Today I present to you a creamy, high-protein Greek yogurt smoothie for weight loss that all yogurt lovers will absolutely love!
If you have ever worked with a personal trainer or had your menu done by a professional, you will know that yogurt plays a big part in the success of your fitness journey.
So, I started working on yogurt smoothie recipes for weight loss. Today’s recipe is a product of many recipes I attempted, so today you are getting a great recipe that’s been tested, and loved by many!
A Greek yogurt smoothie is not only good for losing weight, but it’s also good for providing your body with important vitamins and nutrients.
The smoothie contains other healthy ingredients too, such as blueberries too, making it even better.
Is Yogurt Smoothie Good For Weight Loss?
A yogurt smoothie is good for weight loss. Unsweetened yogurt provides your body with quality protein and minerals such as calcium, and it’s typically relatively low in calories, but very filling.
Furthermore, plain Greek yogurt also contains probiotics, which are super beneficial to our gut health.
Yogurt smoothies can help you lose weight only if you use plain yogurt though, not a flavored with added sugars.
Flavored yogurt unfortunately contains quite a lot of added sugar and other processed ingredients to make it tasty and to add color to them.
So avoid these types of yogurts if you are trying to lose weight.
What Are The Benefits of Greek Yogurt Smoothie?
The benefits of a Greek yogurt smoothie are many, but they also vary based on the other ingredients you use with the yogurt.
However, here is a list of the typical benefits you can expect from drinking a Greek yogurt smoothie:
- Weight Loss: Yogurt is high in protein and fruit typically used in yogurt smoothies is high in fiber. Both of these elements help satiety and a feeling of fullness. Not being as hungry will allow you to cut down on calories, which can lead to a calorie deficit.
- Nutrient Dense: Yogurt smoothies can be a source of various essential nutrients including calcium, protein, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, all of which contribute to overall health.
- Digestive Health: Greek yogurt contains probiotics which can promote a healthy gut. The presence of fiber from the fruit typically used in yogurt smoothies further enhances the gut-health benefits.
- Sustained Energy: The combination of ingredients in the smoothie provides a balanced mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that can offer sustained energy throughout the day.
- Bone Health: Dairy offers calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for bone health.
- Protein Boost: Greek yogurt and the milk liquid smoothie base provide a good amount of protein, which helps in muscle repair and growth.
How To Make Greek Yogurt Smoothie (No Banana)
You will need these ingredients:
- Plain Unflavored Greek Yogurt
- Blueberries
- Peanut Butter Powder
- Honey (I used manuka honey)
- Low Fat Milk
This Greek yogurt smoothie for weight loss comes out thick, and perfectly sweet.
The smoothie packs an amazing 12g of protein per serving! It will keep you feeling full for hours, without all the extra calories!
To make this yogurt smoothie – add all the ingredients to a blender, and blitz!
Serve and enjoy!
Optional Recipe Variations
When you make any meal or snack, you customize it to suit your own preferences and tastes.
So, below you will find some of my suggestions for optional variations of this weight loss yogurt smoothie.
- If you don’t have peanut butter powder at home, you can use regular protein powder.
- For a smoothie with Greek yogurt and frozen fruit, use frozen fruit of your choice. I personally used fresh blueberries, but using frozen fruit can help thicken the smoothie even more!
- If you don’t mind bananas, you can make a banana yogurt smoothie for weight loss, by adding 1/2 banana to your blender along with the other ingredients listed. This will make the smoothie sweeter and also thicker too.
- If you like rich smoothies, add a tablespoon of nut butter to your smoothie. Just note that this will impact the calories per serving. However, it will make the smoothie much more filling and tasty.
Greek Yogurt Smoothie For Weight Loss
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp of Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup/75g handful of blueberries washed
- 2 tbsp of peanut butter powder I used this one
- 1 tsp of honey I used manuka honey
- 1 cup/250ml of low fat milk
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
- *You can serve it over ice, for extra freshness!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Kind Of Yogurt Is Best For Smoothies?
When choosing the best yogurt for smoothies, always use unsweetened and unflavoured yogurt. Also don't be scared of fat; fat in yogurt is much tastier and it helps make your smoothies much creamier than low fat yogurts.
Does Greek Yogurt Work In Smoothies?
Greek yogurt works very well in smoothies. It's not only a great smoothie base, but it also provides protein and minerals such as calcium to your smoothies.
Is Greek Yogurt With Fruit Good For Weight Loss?
Greek yogurt with fruit is good for weight loss. The reason for this is the protein and fiber. Yogurt is high in protein, fruit is high in fiber which help with satiety. Apart from weight loss, these two ingredients contain numerous other benefits which contribute to overall health.
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