30+ High Protein Greek Yogurt Smoothie Recipes
- May 6, 2022
- Last Updated: May 7, 2024
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These smoothie recipes with greek yogurt are great as an after workout smoothie or snack smoothie, offering up fruits, vegetables and tons of nutrients.
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I’m always looking for smoothies with greek yogurt. In my opinion, it’s not a creamy smoothie if you aren’t adding greek yogurt to it!
I am such a smoothie person, especially in the warm months! I just find them so palatable, so delightful, so easy and so nourishing.
Greek yogurt is so versatile – did you know you can use it in greek yogurt donuts and other baked goods, like muffins and quickbread?
It really can be a blank canvas for flavor, and a great addition for texture and nutrition in several recipes.
For instance, it’s a high protein breakfast idea for practically anyone, and if it’s hearty enough, it’s even a great option for lunch. Here are some more lunch ideas that aren’t sandwiches.
But today, we’re using this star in showcasing recipes for greek yogurt smoothies – kid friendly, pre/post workout, no added sugars, dairy-free, etc.
We have all sorts of variations that you’re sure to find one (or a few!) to make at home, plus we’ve broken them down into green smoothies, fruit smoothies and more.
Why We Love Greek Yogurt Smoothies
There are so many reasons to love these tasty greek yogurt smoothie recipes – here are just a few!
- Ready in minutes – Greek yogurt smoothies usually require a blend of fresh or frozen ingredients and is ready instantly – perfect for a kid-friendly or post-workout snack!
- Kid and toddler friendly – Greek yogurt is such a nutrient-rich addition to a smoothie, offering probiotics, protein, calcium and B-Vitamins. Plus, smoothies are easy to hide fruits, veggies and other healthy ingredients in, making these greek yogurt smoothies a powerhouse to craft your own toddler smoothie!
- Easy snack for postpartum – A powerful smoothie with greek yogurt makes for a great postpartum snack that you can sip with one hand. It is great for breastfeeding hydration, as well as getting necessary calories, protein and nutrients in!
- Great any time of day – While I love a smoothie with greek yogurt and berries during the day, I would sometimes save half for my breastfeeding night snack because it provides ample protein and electrolytes, which I needed when nursing at night.
- Bone health friendly – A greek yogurt smoothie is a great vehicle for adding protein, calcium, Vitamin D. Because greek yogurt offers calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin D, three of the nutrients important for integral bone structure, it can be great for enhancing bone health.
- Great around exercise – Smoothies with greek yogurt are wonderful as a pre game snack or post game snack because they can be full of energy and important recovery nutrients! Greek yogurt smoothies are wonderful recovery drink for runners after a long workout. Furthermore, post workout smoothies are a great part of any marathon or half marathon nutrition plan or post half marathon recovery because they offer so many nutrients.
- No need for protein powder– Smoothie recipes with yogurt have natural sources of protein, without the need for protein powder. And a slew of other nutritious ingredients! This is important for meeting protein for runners high needs and macronutrients.
In this roundup, I’ve collected over 30 of my favorite smoothie recipes with greek yogurt.
All have over 1/4 cup of yogurt, and most have at least 1/3 cup.
In other words, the greek yogurt in these smoothies generally provides at least 10 grams of protein per recipe, before accounting for the other ingredients, which we’ve outlined below.
I also recommend many of these as smoothies for pregnancy because they are very nutrient dense at a vulnerable time when growth is important.
Add In’s for Smoothies with Greek Yogurt
Here are some of my favorite add-in ingredients for smoothies with greek yogurt. This is a basic formula for an easy smoothie that can always be personalized from here!
- high powered blender or food processer
- ice cubes or frozen fruit – Both can thicken a smoothie up.
- greek yogurt – I often recommend starting with plain, but you could also use vanilla greek yogurt or another flavor. I opt for full-fat greek yogurt for the ultimate creamy yogurt, but fat-free also works!
- liquid of choice – milk, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, pea milk, 100% juice, etc.
- nut butter – I love a dippy peanut butter or almond butter!
- spinach or cauliflower – These veggies provide extra nutrients without the taste
- banana – Fresh or frozen. A frozen banana can also add a more creamy texture! A ripe banana can add more natural sweetness.
- hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds – I love to buy in bulk from Thrive Market
- flavorings and spices – cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa powder, nutmeg, turmeric, ginger, etc.
- pouches for taking them on the go
- Resuable storage bags reusable storage bags or stasher bags for reducing waste
How To Make A Greek Yogurt Smoothie
You no longer need to be intimidated about adding greek yogurt to your smoothie. Making smoothies at home is super simple if you have a high speed blender.
The ultimate question becomes: Ice or frozen fruit?
Personally, I think frozen fruit is the best smoothie base, but sometimes I’ll use a combination of fruit and ice for optimal thickness.
Then, all you have to do is scoop the greek yogurt and throw it in for an instant healthy protein smoothie.
To make a smoothie with greek yogurt:
- Start with your ice or frozen fruits/vegetables
- Add in greek yogurt and any other ingredients (nuts, seeds, nut butter)
- Lastly, pour liquid(s) of choice in. There should be enough liquid to cover all of the frozen ingredients.
If you want to make a smoothie without milk or yogurt, you can use water, coconut water, milk substitutes, or even 100% fruit juice.
Orange juice and pineapple juice are great for a tropical flavor, and beet juice (beets for runners) can be beneficial for performance.
Greek Yogurt Smoothies for Athletes
Greek yogurt is full of protein, calcium, vitamin D and even the amino acid, leucine, so it’s one of my favorite athlete-friendly options. It’s great for muscle building and muscle recovery!
I also love that it can be a source of protein for kids who need extra protein, without needing protein powder.
Adding greek yogurt to your smoothies after a workout will HELP you perform and recover better because it will be quickly absorbed and delivered to the muscles.
You can even add black beans to your greek yogurt smoothie – try this chocolate black bean smoothie for inspiration!
Adding nutrient-dense add in’s will also amplify your greek yogurt smoothie. For instance, chia seeds for runners offer so many extra micronutrients, like iron, calcium, magnesium and more.
And if you like an extra crunchy smoothie, like me, I like to add granola on top!
My favorites are this maple cinnamon granola or high protein granola.
Greek Yogurt Smoothie FAQs
Absolutely! Many times, I’ll combine the ingredients in my blender or a bag (minus the liquid) and put in the fridge overnight. Then, just blend in the morning. You can also pre-blend all of your ingredients and then transfer them to single serving bags to freeze for when you need them. In the morning, add some more liquid, and it’s ready!
I typically prefer plain greek yogurt to minimize the added sugars, but if you prefer a strawberry greek yogurt smoothie or a vanilla yogurt smoothie recipe, you can use flavored yogurt options. I typically find that all of the other ingredients cover the taste of the tart greek yogurt, but this may a personal preference.
Adding more or less liquid can make your greek yogurt smoothie thicker or less thick, depending on your desired consistency. Personally, I love thick smoothie recipes, and sometimes even transfer them to a bowl, like this strawberry banana smoothie bowl, and add toppings.
Changing up the proportion of ice can also make your smoothie thicker or thinner. You can make a smoothie without ice. It all depends on your texture preference.
If you want to make a smoothie without milk or yogurt, you can use water, coconut water, milk substitutes, or even fruit juice. Orange juice and pineapple juice are great for a tropical flavor.
I generally recommended starting with 1/4 – 1/3 cup of greek yogurt in your smoothie. You can go up from there, but that is a great amount as a base to add creaminess and nutrition.
30 Recipes for Smoothies with Greek Yogurt
Green Smoothie Recipes
If you’re in the mood for a healthy spinach smoothie, these recipes are for you.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense addition that never changes the taste of the smoothie, though it will make your smoothie a delightful green color.
It’s my favorite neutral add-in for extra nutrients, especially for kids, since you don’t taste it.
In fact, a smoothie with peanut butter and spinach is my favorite way to hide “strong” flavors in smoothies.
Adding greens to apple smoothies with greek yogurt is a great way to use fall apples, too!
Green Smoothie Recipes
These healthy green smoothie recipes are creamy and nutritious, and a great way to add an extra serving of greens to your day!
This delicious sugar-free Pineapple Kale Smoothie is perfect for a workout shake or to cool off in the summer heat.
A delicious apple smoothie with a twist of arugula makes for a sweet and tangy smoothie.
This Green Smoothie with Pineapple and Mango is quick and easy to prepare; and makes a tasty, nourishing breakfast smoothie or an energizing afternoon snack.
This healthy green shake is made with banana, greek yogurt, spinach, mint, and milk.
You wouldn't know greens are in this blueberry spinach smoothie but you're still reaping all the benefits!
Blueberry Kale Smoothie is a nutritious way to start your day or mid-day snack. Blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk and kale are blended together into a sweet smoothie. This is a kid and adult favorite in my house full of antioxidants!
Green never tasted SO good! This Green Monster Smoothie is loaded with vitamins, calcium, and antioxidants, without tasting ‘green’.
This Green Protein Power Smoothie is healthy, filling, and absolutely delicious. A great kick start to your day or post workout snack!
Fruit Smoothies with Greek Yogurt
Easy fruit smoothies with greek yogurt are a great place to start for novice smoothie drinkers who want/need a boost of protein and nutrition!
Whether it’s a strawberry smoothie with greek yogurt or a healthy greek yogurt berry smoothie, there’s nothing more refreshing than a greek yogurt berry smoothie.
These options will add a sweet twist to your frozen fruit smoothie with yogurt before or after a workout, and offer a nourishing option for lactation smoothies for breastfeeding.
Fruit smoothies are also great as a post workout shake recipe or the best smoothie after a workout because the extra carbohydrates from the fruit go towards glycogen replenishment in muscle.
Since they are loaded with carbohydrates and protein, these are typically my go-to post workout smoothie recipes.
Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Many of these fruit smoothie recipes are also heart healthy smoothies, due to their high potassium and magnesium content!
This orange smoothie with bananas and yogurt is made with Cara Cara oranges, some of the best of the winter citrus season.
This carrot banana smoothie is an easy, whole-foods smoothie filled with flavor, nutrition and only 6 key ingredients. Great any time of year, it has the perfect hint of creaminess and spice.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl is a deliciously creamy post workout snack, or can even be made into a meal with your favorite toppings.
This cantaloupe mango smoothie is great for kids. Make it in minutes with just 5 simple ingredients.
The BEST strawberry banana smoothie recipe ever! It’s easy (ready in less than 5 minutes), healthy, and made with yogurt so it’s full of protein! It’s the perfect snack or breakfast!
A stunning combination of oranges and strawberries makes this tropical smoothie a hit!
A fun and refreshing cantaloupe smoothie with ginger and lime.
This Tropical Creamsicle Post Workout Smoothie is the perfect cold, creamy and refreshing liquid after a workout. Full of carbohydrates, protein and electrolytes, it's a great way to balance your nutrition needs after exercise.
This bright hued sweet potato beet smoothie is the best post workout smoothie recipe. Made with mango, beets and sweet potatoes, it's antioxidant rich, and helps replenish and restore your muscles to expedite recovery.
Wild blueberries, greek yogurt and tea make this smoothie unique and tasty
This tart cherry recovery smoothie is a great post workout smoothie to help reduce inflammation.
Watermelon Smoothie, fun drink with watermelon, yogurt, lime, and other easy ingredients. An easy breakfast or afternoon snack that even the kids will enjoy!
This creamy peach cobbler smoothie recipe is deliciously thick and creamy. Add a little granola on top and you’ll feel like you’re eating dessert for breakfast!
Delicious & easy Orange Mango Smoothie is packed with vitamin C & protein, and tastes so refreshing like sunshine in a glass, this is a delicious healthy mango smoothie.
right and creamy, this Lemon Smoothie is a great way to kick start your day. It’s refreshing, easy to make and loaded with superfoods that will boost your mood and your immunity. It’s a perfect energizing morning drink that is totally delicious!
This Pineapple-Lemon Smoothie is the perfect way to start the day. Made with pineapple and lemon Greek yogurt, it makes for a bright, delicious morning!
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie ~ why whey protein isolate matters.
Now you can have your {cheese}cake and eat it too! This Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie is cheesecake in a glass.
Peanut Butter & Almond Butter Smoothies
While a healthy strawberry banana smoothie is certainly refreshing, I also really love a good greek yogurt peanut butter smoothie or almond butter smoothie.
The perfect definition of a natural greek yogurt protein smoothie. There are a few different variations of the greek yogurt peanut butter banana smoothie here, too.
Peanut Butter smoothies are great for the peanut butter lover – in liquid form!
Peanut Butter Smoothies
These peanut butter smoothies include other fun ingredients for delicious and nutritious options.
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie - Your Choice Nutrition
Why not add oatmeal to your peanut butter banana smoothie? You get a dose of extra protein, fiber and carbohydrates for energy.
Almond Butter Smoothie with Greek Yogurt is a delicious protein-packed meal option made with berries, banana, milk, Greek yogurt and almond butter.
This scrumptious smoothie is made with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, nutella and banana. The combination of flavors tastes amazing together. Enjoy this smoothie any time of the day.
This Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is nutritious and is perfect for an afternoon snack or for breakfast on the go!
Coffee Smoothies and Chocolate Smoothies
There’s nothing like a healthy coffee smoothie to give you energy AND nutrients.
A coffee smoothie is one of my favorite greek yogurt breakfast recipes – a great way to start the day AND get my caffeine fix.
Personally, nothing beats a healthy chocolate banana smoothie with cocoa powder, frozen banana, milk, yogurt and a little bit of honey.
If you’re looking to add more plain greek yogurt recipes, coffee smoothies are a great way to do so. The flavor will be overpowered by the coffee or chocolate.
Coffee Smoothies
There's nothing like a healthy coffee smoothie to give you energy AND nutrients.
This Peanut Butter Coffee Smoothie is an easy, delicious breakfast smoothie with a kick of dark roast coffee. The best of both worlds, whether enjoying after a workout or to beat the heat.
If you're a coffee fan and are looking for a healthy Frappuccino, this healthy coffee smoothie with banana is for you. It's full of mocha espresso flavor and will help energize your day!
Healthy Almond Milk Smoothie ~ Tastes like an Almond Joy Candy Bar
ark chocolate, almonds and coconut with a punch of protein ~ this healthy smoothie is just what you need to satisfy your sweet craving and fuel your body.
Chocolate Avocado Smoothie (paleo, vegan, dairy-free options) - Texanerin Baking
This chocolate avocado smoothie is super healthy, quick, simple and ultra creamy! Doesn’t taste a bit like avocados and can also be made as pudding. Naturally gluten-free with paleo, vegan and dairy-free options.
I hope you enjoyed these yogurt based smoothie ideas!
If you’re busy or on-the-go after a workout, take one of these healthy, balanced yogurt smoothies for the road to keep you fueled.
What’s your favorite kind of smoothie?
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Support Bucket List TummySuch a fun variety of delicious smoothies! Thank you so much for including my Peanut Butter, Nutella and Banana Smoothie!
Love this collection of smoothies! There’s something for everyone. And thanks for including my Green Smoothie with Pineapple and Mango!
You’re welcome!
This is my favorite post ever, Sarah – I absolutely LOVE morning smoohies!
I hope you get some inspiration from this post, then!
I haven’t bought yogurt in forever since I went through a phase where I ate it everyday and got sick of it haha. But some of these recipes sound really good and I might have to add Greek yogurt back onto my grocery list.
Greek yogurt is one of our weekly staples. So much to do with it – we use it in baking alot, too!