Yogurt Smoothie

Making Yogurt smoothies has become part of our light dinner regimen. The following yogurt smoothie recipe is just a guide that can be easily adapted in so many ways.

Yogurt smoothies have become part of our light dinners for the summer. They are so refreshing and the fact that yogurt smoothies are another way to get probiotics in our diet is just another reason I gladly serve them anytime!

Did you know that because yogurt is so easily digestible, many people who are not able to tolerate other dairy products can tolerate yogurt! Yogurt normally has 5 – 7 strains of beneficial bacteria that help your body digest foods. These beneficial bacteria nourish your gut and help keep things running smoothly!

While you can buy yogurt, I encourage you to make your own – it is so easy and much more economical. Plus, if you have access to fresh raw milk, you can take advantage of the good enzymes by making raw milk yogurt. You can find detailed instructions on making your own yogurt in Making Yogurt Video.

To make your own yogurt, you need a starter which is simply the cultures containing the probiotic bacteria that you add to milk to “start” the next batch.

There are 2 ways to obtain a starter culture – it can be purchased from Cultures for Health which has several different types of cultures to choose from, or you can purchase store bought yogurt containing “active yogurt cultures”. I have used both successfully – just remember to save enough for your next batch!

Whether made with fresh fruit or frozen fruit, yogurt smoothies are delicious. Be sure to adjust the amount of honey to your liking. And, the amount of fruit for that matter. In fact, the following yogurt smoothie recipe is just a guide – use your imagination and add flavorings, fruit combinations and, well, just be creative!

Suggestions For Making A Yogurt Smoothie;

• Fresh berries are always delicious with yogurt smoothies
• A frozen banana is great blended with yogurt, it gives a cold ice cream like texture
• Add any fruit, whatever you have on hand
• Honey is a great sweetener
• Fresh lemon or orange juice squeezed in is delicious

** If I am adding fresh fruit to the yogurt smoothies, I add a handful of ice cubes and blend to make a cold slushy drink – Mmmm!

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Yogurt Smoothie

Prep Time

4 mins

Cook Time

4 mins

Total Time

8 mins

 

Use your homemade yogurt to make a delicious and filling smoothie.

Course: Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: kids, smoothie, yogurt smoothie

Servings: 1 servings

Calories: 246 kcal

Author: Cultured Palate

Ingredients

To Make 1 Serving

• 1 c. yogurt
• 1/2 c. fresh or frozen fruit strawberries, peaches, blueberries, bananas ...
• 1 Tbsp honey adjust to taste

To Make 6 Servings

• 4 c. yogurt
• 1 c. fresh or frozen fruit
• 4 Tbsp honey adjust to taste

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and serve.
3. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Suggestions For Making A Yogurt Smoothie;

• Fresh berries are always delicious with yogurt smoothies
• A frozen banana is great blended with yogurt, it gives a cold ice cream like texture
• Add any fruit, whatever you have on hand
• Honey is a great sweetener
• Fresh lemon or orange juice squeezed in is delicious

Nutrition Facts

Yogurt Smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 30mg 10%

Sodium 110mg 5%

Potassium 547mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 37g 12%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 34g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 4.7%

Vitamin C 85.7%

Calcium 30.5%

Iron 2.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Dina-Marie, RN and founder of Cultured Palate has learned the importance of diet for health - the hard way! As the mom of 10, and leaving the corporate world to start a vineyard, she knows the value of simple living and you can too! Dina-Marie and Cultured Palate's medical advisors, Dr. Dalton and Dr. O'Connor, want you to have accurate information at your fingertips.