Any Fruit Yogurt Smoothie Recipe

Looking for a simple and delicious anything-but-basic basic yogurt smoothie recipe? Try this easy Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie recipe that's perfect for breakfast, post-workout, or a mid-day snack. It requires only 4 ingredients and can be customized with whatever fruit or other add-ins you might want.

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Some mornings call for a tall stack of fluffy pancakes, others for a full-on brunch spread—but then there are those mornings when you need breakfast in a cup. Enter the ultimate Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie: endlessly customizable, effortlessly delicious, and ready in about the time it takes to convince yourself not to hit that snooze button again.

Whether you’re team almond milk or all about that whole milk life, a berry fanatic or a mango maniac, this smoothie is your blank canvas. Grab a blender, toss in your favorites, and let’s cheers to breakfast!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Below are all the ingredients you need to make a delicious fruit smoothie with yogurt. I'm adding blueberries to this one, but you can add whatever fruit you like. Let's look over the (very few) major players and how you can make changes if you need:

• Fruit - I prefer to use fresh fruit, but absolutely use frozen fruit if it's out of season or if I want a thicker consistency. I buy frozen strawberries and raspberries, and even use my own frozen mixed berries in smoothies all the time. If using small pieces of fruit, like tiny blueberries, you'll use one and a half cups, but if you're using larger chunks like strawberries or mango or peaches, you'll use 2 cups of fruit.
• Yogurt - I prefer a thicker yogurt, such as Greek yogurt, French yogurt, or skyr. If you use a thinner yogurt, your finished smoothie will be that much thinner. Adding a banana or a handful of ice will thicken the consistency.
• Milk (or liquid of your choosing) - Your smoothie, your rules! Whether you go classic with milk, keep it dairy-free with almond or soy, or lean tropical with coconut milk or coconut water, the choice is yours. Even fruit juice, like pineapple or orange juice, can get in on the action! Just remember—liquid goes in first. It keeps your blender happy and your smoothie silky smooth (because nobody wants a blade battle with frozen fruit).
• Honey - I like to use nice thick honey to sweeten my fruit smoothie, but you can use agave or regular sugar or even your favorite stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
• Jam or preserves - This is a totally optional ingredient that I didn't even include in the picture because it's that optional. If your yogurt is not particularly sweet or you just want to amp up the fruit flavors, add a tablespoon of complementary jam or preserves. In this case I added a tablespoon of blueberry preserves.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Variations

Oh my gosh if I was going to give you all the variations on a fruit smoothie we would be writing an entire book. Not out of the question, but not today. Here are my favorite fruit smoothie variations to hold you over for now:

• Peach - Although I'm not normally a huge banana fan, I love this peach banana smoothie that is really peach forward and so delicious!
• Strawberry - Add strawberries to your yogurt smoothie. I mean - a strawberry smoothie  is like having a strawberry milkshake for breakfast and I'm a big big fan!
• Mango-coconut - A tropical mango smoothie made with coconut milk is thick and rich, no banana necessary - although you can add one if you like.
• Boost the protein: Go for Greek yogurt, then toss in a scoop of your favorite protein powder, nuts, or a spoonful of nut butter for a more satisfying sip.
• Smoothie bowl magic: Skip the cup and grab a spoon! Use Greek yogurt and ice for a thicker texture, then top with nuts or seeds for extra crunch and extra fruit for a more filling start to the day.

Equipment: Blenders

We aren't trying to blend anything too difficult here, it's a smoothie for goodness sake. An affordable one, like the Black and Decker blender I used to have, will work fine. I have since upgraded to a Vitamix blender and I love how absolutely smooth my smoothies are, but you should use the best blender that you can afford. Don't feel pressured to buy something fancy. Again, it's smoothie for goodness sake.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Making a smoothie is so easy I feel like I should just call each of you and say "here's what you do", but that's not how the Internet or Food blogs work, so below you'll find some nice pictures. Make a smoothie. You won't regret it!

Step 1: Add milk and yogurt to your blender.

Step 2: Add honey or other sweetener of your choice. This is where you could add a ripe banana if you wanted it for thickness and sweetness.

Step 3: Add jam, if using.

Step 4: Add your choice of fruit. For a thicker smoothie, use frozen fruit or a combination of fresh and frozen.

Step 5: Blend on low for about 10 seconds to get things started, then increase to high, or the smoothie setting, for about 30 seconds. Use a long handled spoon or other utensil. to get to the bottom and stir, cover again and then blend for another 30 seconds.

Step 6: Pour into the cutest glasses you have, for scientific reasons, of course.

Step 7: Garnish with more fresh fruit and/or a dollop of yogurt. Pop in a straw and enjoy!

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