30+ High Protein Greek Yogurt Smoothie Recipes
- May 6, 2022
- Last Updated: October 3, 2025
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- Smoothies
These smoothie recipes with greek yogurt are great as an after-workout smoothie or snack smoothie, offering up fruits, vegetables and tons of nutrients. Plus, these greek yogurt smoothies are ready in minutes.
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I’m always making smoothies with greek yogurt. In my opinion, it’s not a creamy smoothie if you aren’t adding greek yogurt to it!
A+ for texture and nutrition.
Greek yogurt is so versatile outside of smoothies, too! Have you ever tried it in greek yogurt donuts or greek yogurt banana bread? So many fun recipes with greek yogurt – it’s a blank canvas for flavor.
These greek yogurt smoothies are a high protein breakfast idea for practically anyone, and if they’re hearty enough, smoothies can even be fun as non sandwich lunch ideas.
But today, we’re using this star in showcasing recipes for greek yogurt smoothies recipes – kid friendly, pre/post workout, smoothies for weight loss, 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 balanced breakfast recipe, 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 pregnancy and postpartum – A powerful smoothie with greek yogurt makes for a great postpartum snack that you can sip with one hand. It’s also 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.
- Supports exercise and recovery– 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.
- Good for weight loss – Many of these greek yogurt smoothies for weight loss will fill you up, but are lower in overall calories. Pair it with an overall healthy diet!
- No need for protein powder– Smoothie recipes with yogurt have natural sources of protein, without the need for protein powder. They also offer calcium, Vitamin D and even micronutrients like Vitamin B12, magnesium and more. However, if you choose to add a protein powder, I like a clean choice like Puori.
In this roundup, I’ve collected over 30 of my favorite smoothie recipes with greek yogurt. Most of these recipes have over 1/3 cup of greek yogurt, and you can always go up from there.
Adding to Protein Content
With a 1/4 to 1/3 cup serving size of greek yogurt, the greek yogurt in these smoothies generally contributes at least 10 grams of protein per recipe, before accounting for the other ingredients, which we’ve outlined below.
Add In’s for Protein 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 processor
- 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. Fat free will help save on total fat and calories.
- 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 smoothies on the go
- Resuable storage bags reusable storage bags or stasher bags for reducing waste
How To Make A Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
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.
Making a Smoothie Thicker
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.
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 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.
Fun Ingredient to Try
You can even add black beans to your greek yogurt smoothie – try this chocolate black bean smoothie for inspiration!
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.
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.
These are good weight loss smoothis with greek yogurt, 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.
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.
Make this tropical mango kiwi smoothie for an on-the-go breakfast, a nourishing high protein snack, or just a fun hydrating drink!
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 delicious and refreshing smoothie idea!
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
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!
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.
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Support Bucket List TummyI can’t stand yogurt, the taste and smell make me gag. I need to consume Greek yogurt for the probiotic benefits and I love smoothies, eating them on a very frequent basis but never with yogurt. Any tips on how to best “hide” the taste and smell if I start trying to add plain Greek yogurt to my smoothies? Any of the recipes you listed better at this than others?
Such 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!