Whether you’re looking to refuel after a workout or want an easy nutritious breakfast option, this banana berry granola smoothie is the perfect option for you. It’s very simple to make with just five ingredients, and comes together in just a few minutes. For a post-workout treat, it’s got both carbs and protein that can help jumpstart the recovery process and restock those muscles with energy.
Ingredients & Instructions
Here’s what you’ll need to make this simple smoothie:
Granola – The perfect way to add whole grain oats (an important source of fiber) and delicious flavor to your drink! Feel free to experiment with different types; I’ve used chocolate granola, oats & honey, cinnamon, etc.
Frozen mixed berries – Berries are rich in fiber and health-promoting flavanoids, a class of plant-compounds that have tons of benefits in the body. Frozen berries are super convenient to keep on hand in the freezer, especially when they’re out of season.
Unsweetened almond milk – This is an easy way to blend up your banana berry smoothie, and I’ve always got this on hand in the fridge. You can use any milk you prefer though!
Banana – I’ve used half a frozen banana as it adds both creaminess and sweetness. Nutritionally, it also gives your smoothie a little boost of potassium. Helpful tip – a lot of grocery stores place browning bananas on a clearance produce rack. Grab ’em when you see them cheap, then halve them and freeze for smoothies.
Greek yogurt – Adding Greek yogurt is one of my favorite ways to boost the protein content in a smoothie. If you’re using this as a recovery meal after a long workout, regular vanilla Greek yogurt is great. If you’re using this recipe as an everyday breakfast option, I recommend a lower sugar vanilla Greek yogurt (like Too Good). You can also use plain Greek yogurt; it just makes for a tarter smoothie.
Once you’ve stocked up on these five ingredients, you’ll just blend ‘em up together and it’s as easy as that! The result is a smoothie with a great blend of carbohydrates and protein for breakfast or a post-workout mini meal.
Dietary modifications
If you have some dietary restrictions, here are a few ideas for modifications:
- Gluten free – Choose granola that is certified gluten free. (Oats and wheat are often grown near each other and cross contamination risk is high, so be sure to look for certified gluten free oats).
- Dairy free – Use coconut milk yogurt rather than Greek yogurt, or skip the yogurt all together and add a scoop of plant-based protein powder.
- Nut free – Use a different milk alternative rather than almond milk, like dairy milk, soy milk, or oat milk.
Ways to mix up this granola smoothie
This recipe is delish as-is, but if you’re looking for ways to mix it up, here are a few ideas!
- Need extra protein? Add half a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder to the recipe.
- Try using a little less almond milk for a thick, spoonable smoothie bowl. Then you can add your favorite smoothie bowl toppings like more granola, fruit, chia seeds, nut butter, etc.
- Get some extra veggies in your smoothie by adding spinach, kale, arugula, or even cooked beets.
- Change it into a granola banana peanut butter smoothie! Keep the recipe the same except a) skip the berries, b) use a full banana, and c) add a spoonful of peanut butter.
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes
If you’re looking for more healthy smoothie recipes, here are a few of my favs:
I hope you enjoy this smoothie as much as I do. If you get a chance to try it, feel free to leave a recipe rating or comment below. Enjoy!
Banana Berry Granola Smoothie
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granola (plus more for topping if desired)
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- ⅔ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender cup. Blend until smooth. Top with additional granola for garnish if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- The nutrition analysis below assumes the use of regular nonfat vanilla greek yogurt (like any standard store-bought option), which is great if you’re using this post-workout. If you’re making it for breakfast, consider a lower-sugar vanilla Greek yogurt as an alternative (like Too Good vanilla) if you’re looking to minimize added sugar.
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