Simple Breakfast Smoothie
No time for breakfast? Think again! This 3 minute smoothie is the perfect breakfast if you’re in a rush. Full of nutrients and rich in flavor, this smoothie is the way to go!
Ingredients
- 1 cup skim milk
- ⅔ cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
- 1 banana
- ⅔ cup blueberries
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 TBSP maple syrup
Calories and Macronutrients
- Calories: 427
- Protein: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 88g
- Fat: 1g
Directions
- (Optional step.) Freeze the banana, spinach, and blueberries the night before. This will make for a thicker, chilled smoothie. Slice the banana before freezing to allow for a quicker blend the next morning.
- Combine ingredients in a blender and blend to desired texture. Depending on if you used fresh or frozen ingredients, this should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Substitutions
Whether you have dietary restrictions or you don’t fancy these ingredients, check out some alternatives to customize your smoothie!
Milk Alternatives
Don’t drink skim milk? You can use milk with a higher fat content if you’d like. Note that this will increase the fat content of the overall smoothie: about 2.4g with 1% milk up to 8g with whole milk.
Lactose Intolerant or Vegan? This recipe also tastes great with other milks: almond, soy, and cashew to name a few. My favorite is vanilla almond milk. Note that using other milks may decrease the amount of protein in the overall smoothie.
Yogurt Alternatives
Don’t like plain yogurt? Try vanilla instead! I recommend fat free greek yogurt, as it will keep your fat intake down and your protein intake up! If you do use flavored yogurt, omit the maple syrup – you’ll have plenty of sweetness from the yogurt itself!
Lactose Intolerant or Vegan? Instead of greek yogurt, try substituting with your favorite almond or coconut milk yogurt. Remember to look at the nutrition facts. Traditional greek yogurt has anywhere from 9 to 15 grams of protein per serving. If your yogurt has less, try adding a scoop of protein powder to your smoothie!
Why I Love This Recipe
Ready in minutes. This smoothie is perfect on jam-packed mornings or on days when you just don’t feel like cooking breakfast. Try having this recipe as a midday snack instead of breakfast!
Easy to alter. Don’t be shy when playing around with this recipe. Use any of the aforementioned substitutions, change up the berries, or even try adding a scoop of protein powder to keep you feeling fuller longer!
**The calories and macronutrients provided are in accordance with the original recipe. If you make any modifications, this information may be different.