Fruit smoothies and yogurt are delicious and healthy breakfast menus or friends during the day. Once you find the right proportion of fruit and yogurt, experiment with adding different fruits and sweeteners. This article provides recipes for making four different fruit and yogurt smoothies: strawberry banana, triple berry, tropical, and cinnamon spice.
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Method 1 of 5: Strawberry Banana
Step 1. Cut the fruit
For this smoothie, you will need a total of 240 g of fruit. Slice the bananas and strawberries so you have a stack of 240g pieces of fruit.
- If you like a strong banana flavor with a hint of strawberry, use more bananas; if you prefer a light smoothie with a hint of banana flavor, use more strawberries.
- You can refrigerate the strawberries and bananas beforehand for an even cooler smoothie.
Step 2. Choose a sweetener
Strawberries and bananas alone may be sweet enough for you, but some people like it sweeter. You can add a teaspoon of regular sugar, or add honey or agave nectar for a more delicious taste.
Step 3. Decide what type of yogurt to use
You'll need as much as 240 ml of plain, vanilla, or other fruity yogurt, depending on your taste. Use full cream or skim milk yogurt. The more fat in the yogurt, the thicker and richer the smoothie will taste.
Step 4. Blend the ingredients
Place the yogurt, fruit, and sweetener in a blender or food processor. Blend the ingredients until everything is well combined and there are no large pieces of fruit remaining.
- Check the texture of the smoothie. If you want to thin it, add a few tablespoons of milk and blend again.
- You can add a few ice cubes to cool the smoothie and give it a cooler texture.
Step 5. Serve the smoothie
Pour the smoothie into a clear glass so you can see its pretty pink color. Drink your smoothie right away.
Method 2 of 5: Triple Berry
Step 1. Prepare the berries
This smoothie requires a total of 240 g of berries. You can use any combination of berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and any other type of berry you want. Examine the fruit and discard any rotten or too soft. Wash and discard the stalks.
- You can use frozen berries instead of fresh berries for this smoothie.
- When considering what berries to use, it's worth noting that raspberries and blackberries are delicious but contain a lot of tiny seeds.
- Look for blueberries with soft skins rather than hard ones. Hard skin is more difficult to blend.
Step 2. Mix yogurt and milk
Berry smoothies tend to be very thick and almost gel-like. You can make it easier to drink by mixing yogurt with milk, instead of using yogurt alone. Mix 120 ml of yogurt with 120 ml of full cream or skim milk, remember that the more fat contained in milk and yogurt, the thicker the smoothie texture.
Step 3. Determine the sweetener
To thin this smoothie, use 1 tsp of stevia or agave nectar as a sweetener. You can also add a few slices of ripe banana if you want to avoid using sugar.
Step 4. Blend the ingredients
Place the berries, yogurt-milk mixture, and sweetener in a blender. Blend the ingredients until you don't see large chunks. Check the consistency of the smoothie and add milk, yogurt or ice to taste.
Step 5. Serve
Pour this healthy smoothie into a glass to drink at home, or into a water bottle so you can enjoy it on the go.
Method 3 of 5: Tropical
Step 1. Buy tropical fruits
This pina colada-type smoothie is a delicious summer dish. You will need a total of 240g of your favorite tropical fruit. Buy the fruits frozen or fresh, then cut them all into strips of about 1 cm. Consider these delicious options:
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Pawpaw
- Guava
- Passion fruit
- Kiwi
Step 2. Consider using Greek yogurt
The thick texture of the Greek yogurt balances the liquid quality of the tropical fruits, and the sour taste matches the sweetness of the fruits. Buy high-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt. You need 240 ml of yogurt.
Step 3. Use the juice as a sweetener
Sweeten this smoothie with 60 ml of orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, or mango juice.
Step 4. Blend the ingredients
Place the fruit, yogurt, and juices in a blender. Blend the ingredients until everything is smooth. Add more juice if you want to thin the smoothie, or more yogurt to thicken it up.
Step 5. Serve
Pour the smoothie into a glass, and drink it immediately. This delicious drink can also be served in a dessert glass with a luxurious straw as a refreshing dessert in the summer.
Method 4 of 5: Cinnamon Seasoning
Step 1. Prepare the autumn fruits
Chop up apples and pears to use in smoothies this fall. Peel the fruit first so you don't end up with hard skins that are difficult to blend.
Step 2. Use 240 ml of thick yogurt
This healthy smoothie tastes best with a thick, rich texture. Use 240 ml of creamy plain yogurt.
Step 3. Add spices and sweeteners
Add 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg to your smoothie for an autumn flavor. Use 1 tablespoon of maple syrup as a sweetener.
Step 4. Blend the ingredients
Place the apples, yogurt, spices, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend the ingredients until they are completely smooth and form a creamy texture. Add a little milk if you want to thin it out.
Step 5. Serve
Pour into the glass. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top as a garnish, then serve.
Step 6. Done
Method 5 of 5: Strawberry Blueberry Banana
Step 1. Prepare the ingredients
You'll need a box of strawberries, a few bananas (optional), a pack of plain vanilla yogurt, vanilla extract, and a box of blueberries.
Step 2. Cut all the fruit except blueberries
Remove the strawberry leaves. Cut the strawberries and/or bananas into medium-sized pieces. However, the fruit pieces don't have to be the same size as they will eventually be mashed in a blender.
Step 3. Put all the prepared fruit in a blender
Step 4. Take the amount of yogurt you want from the package
Put it in a blender. About 10-15 tablespoons of yogurt should be enough.
Step 5. Pour in about a teaspoon of vanilla
Put it in a blender.
Step 6. Add any other ingredients you like
For example, a little granola or a handful of nuts.
Step 7. Put the lid on the blender
Let it all mix for about 20 seconds, or until it turns pink with black spots.
Step 8. Pour into a bowl
Enjoy!
Step 9. Done
Tips
- If you want to make more than one glass of smoothie, it is recommended to make them separately. If you're trying to make a double recipe, your blender probably won't hold all the ingredients.
- Add peanut butter or almond butter to any smoothie for a richer taste.
