Fruit-Yogurt Delight

A thick, frosty smoothie that tastes like a milkshake but runs on fruit and yogurt. Frozen banana, canned peaches, pineapple chunks, nonfat vanilla yogurt, skim milk, and ice cubes blended until completely smooth.

Freezing the banana before blending is the move that makes this creamy instead of thin and watery. Frozen banana acts like ice cream in a blender, giving the smoothie body and a thick, scoopable texture without any added fat or sugar.

Using chilled, drained canned fruit means consistent sweetness and availability year-round. No need to wait for peak peach season.

Kitchen Tips

• Peel and cut the banana into 1-inch pieces before freezing. Whole frozen bananas are nearly impossible to blend.
• Drain the canned fruit well. Extra syrup or juice thins the smoothie and makes it overly sweet.
• Add the liquid ingredients (yogurt and milk) to the blender first, then the frozen ingredients on top. This prevents the blades from jamming.
• Blend for a full minute on high for the smoothest texture.

Variations

• Swap peaches for frozen strawberries or mango chunks for a tropical twist.
• Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or a scoop of protein powder for a more filling breakfast.
• Use Greek yogurt instead of nonfat for a thicker, higher-protein smoothie.