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My daughter is going to camp this summer and it starts a lot earlier than we are used to getting up. I made some Greek yogurt smoothies that are a grab-and-go breakfast for us in the morning. Normally, I have time for elaborate eggs and pancake making in the morning, but that all changed this summer. Now that I have discovered how yummy this green yogurt smoothie is, I have been drinking them non-stop to beat the heat. We even packed them on our road trip to Orlando. Gotta love when you make a recipe that immediately becomes part of your routine.
My routine starts with my bi weekly visit to Publix. Truthfully, it is more like 3 times per week. I am a food blogger and they always have what I need. The people are always friendly and helpful. At my Publix, everyone knows me and my daughter from our many grocery trips. This week, I grabbed some fresh spinach that is pre-washed 3 times, fresh mangoes, bananas, and Yoplait® Greek Yogurt.
Freezing Fruit
We eat as many ripe bananas and mangoes as we can through the week. Sometimes the bananas and other fruits start getting too ripe and instead of tossing them and wasting the fruit, I freeze them. I like to freeze my banana, mangoes, and any other fruit that I know will be yummy in a Simple Green Smoothie. I cut the fruits into bite-size pieces so that the blender will take them down with ease when they become part of a yummy smoothie later.
Freezing Bananas for Smoothies
Start by washing the outside of the banana. Some people skip this step, but I wash every piece of fruit in my house.
Peel the banana.
Cut the banana into 3 pieces.
Add the cut pieces into a small freezer bag.
Add an expiration date 3 months from today onto the bag with a sharpie.
Let fruit freeze for 24 hours.
Freezing Mangoes for Smoothies
When you are freezing mangoes it depends on how ripe the mango is. If it is really soft, you can just peel it by hand like you would an orange. Then, slide the mango guts into a freezer bag. Add an expiration date 3 months from today onto the bag with a sharpie. Let fruit freeze for 24 hours.
Start by washing the outside of the mango.
Slice the mango into 3 pieces.
Then, dice the mango into cubes.
Add the cut pieces into a small freezer bag.
Add an expiration date 3 months from today onto the bag with a sharpie.
Let fruit freeze for 24 hours.
Ingredients: Greek Yogurt Smoothie
½ Cup Yoplait® Greek 100 Protein Yogurt
2 Cups Fresh Spinach
1 Cup Frozen Banana
1 Cup Frozen Mango
Yoplait® Greek 100 Protein Yogurt
The Greek 100 Protein has 15 grams of protein and only 100 calories. It has awesome nutrients like 15% of your daily value of Calcium, 4% of your daily value of Vitamin A, and 10% of your daily value of Vitamin D.
How to Make a Greek Yogurt Smoothie
In a blender, add the Yoplait® Greek Yogurt with the fresh spinach, frozen banana and frozen mango.
Blend until smooth.
Serve with a straw.
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Greek Yogurt Smoothie
This simple Greek Yogurt Smoothie is made in the blender with Yoplait Greek Yogurt 100 Protein making low calorie and filled with protein
Pack up this simple green smoothie for any road trip family this summer. Publix is making it easy to go places this summer. It is time to create memories outside! Rather than hang indoors all summer, head to the beach or take a road trip and go places with the family! What are your plans for the summer?
I think Greek yogurt is the best for smoothies because of it's rich, creamy texture, tangy flavor, AND it's high in lean protein. Is Greek Yogurt Good for You? Yes, Greek yogurt is good for you! It's one of my favorite healthy ingredients.
Additionally, yogurt provides more protein than milk and can contribute to a smoothie's healthy, filling qualities. On the other hand, a smoothie with milk will be lighter and more fluid, but may lack some of the richness and tang of yogurt.
You can use ½ cup less liquid and add ¼ to ½ cup greek yogurt to your smoothies instead. This base has a thick, creamy consistency and is a good source of protein. If you freeze yogurt in ice cube trays, this creates an even thicker texture.
Here's what you need for this Blueberry Almond Greek Yogurt Smoothie: Almond milk -- you can also use your favorite milk, but I like to use almond milk to keep it dairy free. Greek yogurt. Frozen banana.
Yogurt is to be avoided with cheese, hot drinks, sour fruits, milk, mangoes, nightshades, beans, eggs, fish. Fat and proteins are mismatched foods as they need different digestive juices. Cheese cannot be paired with eggs, fruits, hot drinks, milk, beans, yogurt.
Typically you would add ice to a smoothie, but if your fruit is pre-frozen, it is unnecessary to use ice. Adding fruit juice is a good option, but remember to be aware of the sugar content of any fruit juice you are adding to your smoothie.
It's thicker than many other Greek yogurts, and its smooth and creamy texture makes it a great addition to your favorite smoothie or a yogurt-based dip like tzatziki. One tester even commented that you could use the yogurt in the place of sour cream.
In addition, you'll benefit from the heart-healthy fat, fiber, micronutrients, and antioxidants that seeds and nuts offer. You can also blend plain yogurt with peanut butter, nut butter, or seed butter if you prefer a smooth taste.
Layering foods properly helps your blender thoroughly emulsify everything so you get a more cohesive, undeniably smooth smoothie. Basically, you want the liquids on the bottom, to create the vortex that pulls solids down into the blade, and the heavy stuff higher up to push everything down.
You can use nearly any type of dairy milk to make Greek yogurt, but for best results, we recommend using whole pasteurized milk. Avoid ultra-pasteurized or UHT milk when making yogurt.
Greek yogurt often goes in recipes to increase texture, provide moisture or serve as a substitute for mayonnaise, sour cream or buttermilk. It can be used in everything from savory dishes to ice cream. Plain regular yogurt is lighter and often mixed into smoothies, dressings and lighter dishes.
Yes, Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute for protein powder in smoothies. Greek yogurt is a good source of protein, as it is made by straining regular yogurt to remove the whey, which results in a thicker, creamier product that has more protein and less sugar than regular yogurt.
It's thicker than many other Greek yogurts, and its smooth and creamy texture makes it a great addition to your favorite smoothie or a yogurt-based dip like tzatziki. One tester even commented that you could use the yogurt in the place of sour cream.
The typical, go-to base for a luscious smoothie is plain greek yogurt. For good reason too–yogurt is delicious and contains calcium, protein, Vitamin D, and probiotics for your digestive system.
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