Trying to eat healthier? Need a quick breakfast? Want to switch up your usual post-workout snack? We can do all of those with these delicious and healthy smoothie recipes!
If you’re on a journey to embrace a more balanced diet while striving for longevity and healthy living, look no further than these delectable and nutritious smoothie recipes. What’s more, we’ve integrated a medley of other wholesome ingredients to ensure that every sip contributes to your journey towards healthy living.
This week I’m sharing a different smoothie recipe each day. All of them are made with yogurt to help keep you full (it’s packed with protein) and fruit to sweeten the deal! Plus a few other healthy ingredients for a different delicious smoothie from Monday through Friday!
One 8 oz serving of vanilla yogurt has about 10g of protein. And adding whole grains (from the quick cook oats), fruit that’s packed with fiber and sweetens the smoothie plus healthy fats (from the nuts and chia seeds) – all contribute to a healthy and filling grab-and-go breakfast. I’ve found that when I have a good amount of protein and fat at breakfast or after a workout – I stay full longer than when I have a light snack or something that’s not balanced this way.
5 Healthy Smoothie Recipes with Yogurt
PB&J Smoothie Recipe:
- 1 – 6oz Real California milk vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 1/4 cup quick cook oats
- 1 tsp sugar or stevia
- ice and a splash of water or milk
Directions: Combine all ingredients. Blend thoroughly in blender.
Enjoy! Optional: Top with granola or nuts.
Banana Nut Smoothie Recipe:
- 1 – 6oz Real California milk vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/4 cup quick cook oats
- 1 Tb. peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- ice and a splash of water or milk
Directions: Combine all ingredients. Blend thoroughly. Serve topped with nuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Berry Bowl Smoothie Recipe
- 1 cup Real California milk berry yogurt (or vanilla flavored)
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- handful spinach
- 1 Tb. flax seeds
- ice or a splash of milk (depending on how thick you’d like it)
Directions: Combine all ingredients. Blend thoroughly. Add ice or a splash of milk to get desired consistency – add ice to make it thicker, add milk to make it a drink.
Serve topped with nuts, granola or your favorite smoothie bowl toppings.
ManGo Green Smoothie Bowl Recipe:
- 1 – 6oz Real California milk vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup frozen mango
- handful of spinach
- 1 Tb. chia seeds
- (ice or splash of milk to get desired consistency)
Directions: Combine all ingredients. Blend thoroughly – adding a splash of water if it’s too thick. Serve topped with granola, cacao nibs, chia seeds, nuts, etc…
Birthday Cake Smoothie Recipe
- 1 6oz. Real California milk vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup frozen bananas
- 1/4 cup quick cook oats
- 1 tsp sugar or stevia
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt (optional)
Directions: Combine all ingredients. Blend thoroughly. Serve topped with sprinkles.
Tip: Blend it for a little longer than you think needed to make it extra fluffy and smooth.
You can switch out the flavor of yogurt suggested above for your favorite. I always have a few containers in the fridge for quick snacks or smoothies like this. It’s just a super easy healthy snack.
Yogurt has:
- Protein, which helps build and repair muscle tissue
- Calcium and phosphorus, which help build and maintain strong bones and teeth
- Riboflavin and pantothenic acid, which help your body use carbs, fats and protein for fuel
- Vitamin B12, which helps with normal blood function and keeping the nervous system healthy
- Zinc, which helps maintain a healthy immune system
(source)
Bonus – a new study suggests yogurt may help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with high blood pressure. – check out the study on the National Dairy Council site here
Look for the Real California Milk seal when you’re buying yogurt for these recipes or other dairy!
You can find Real California Milk sold at your nearest grocery store here – product locator.
In the mood for something savory instead?
Check out this >>> Breakfast Pizza Recipe
Question: Which smoothie would you want first?
This post is in partnership with Real California Milk. All opinions are my own.
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