Name: Maple Syrup: Banana Yogurt Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 frozen banana; 1 Tbs maple syrup; 1/2 cup yogurt, (greek, icelandic, plain or vanilla yogurt)(dairy free yogurt works as well); 1/4 cup almond milk; 1 Tbs almond butter; ice as needed, (we added about 1 cup of crushed ice)

This Banana Yogurt Smoothie with Maple Syrup is a creamy smoothie with the most satisfying banana, maple syrup, and almond butter flavors. It comes together in 5 minutes and makes for a lighter and filling breakfast or snack!

We make smoothies for breakfast at least once a week. Our wild blueberry smoothie, cherry mango carrot smoothie, and this banana smoothie with yogurt are on our regular rotation.

We love this banana smoothie in particular because the flavors of banana, maple syrup, and almond butter compliment each other really well. And the yogurt in this recipe adds a nice amount of creaminess and protein to the smoothie, which helps keep you full for longer. It is a lighter smoothie that tastes great.

Banana smoothie with yogurt with almond butter drizzled on top.

Why this recipe works

You only need a handful of ingredients. And it comes together quickly in a matter of minutes.
It tastes great! It is like dessert in a cup, but in a healthier form.
It can easily be made dairy free, by using dairy free yogurt.
It is naturally gluten free and grain free.
It has a high protein content thanks to the yogurt. This helps keep you full.
Bananas are a good source of potassium.
Maple syrup adds a beautiful flavor and sweetness to the smoothie. It also is filled with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Recipe ingredients:

Ingredients needed to make a banana yogurt smoothie with maple syrup.

frozen banana– we like to freeze our very ripe bananas the night before or a few days before. Just peel them and place into freezer safe bags and freeze.
maple syrup– make sure to use a pure maple syrup.
yogurt– Plain or vanilla yogurt is best. You can use greek yogurt, icelandic yogurt, or plain yogurt. You can also use dairy free yogurt if you are avoiding dairy.
almond milk– or any type of milk of choice.
almond butter– we like the drippy kind. Make sure it doesn’t have added sugar.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to make it

It is simple! Just add all of your ingredients into a high powered blender and mix. Then pour into a glass and enjoy.

Banana maple smoothie in a glass with a straw.

Recipe FAQs

Is it lighter to put yogurt in smoothies?

Yes! It adds protein, which helps keep you full and satisfied. It also adds probiotics, which is great for your gut health.

Can you use maple syrup instead of honey in smoothies?

Absolutely. We actually prefer it because maple syrup doesn’t harden when it gets cold.

How do you freeze your own bananas?

Wait for them to get ripe, then peel them and place into freezer safe bags and freeze.

Maple syrup smoothie with almond butter drizzled on top.

Prep 5 minutesTotal 5 minutesMakes 1

Ingredients

1 frozen banana
1 Tbs maple syrup
1/2 cup yogurt, (greek, icelandic, plain or vanilla yogurt)(dairy free yogurt works as well)
1/4 cup almond milk
1 Tbs almond butter
ice as needed, (we added about 1 cup of crushed ice)

Method

Put all of the ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth. Start with a little bit of ice, taste and add more if needed.
Serve and then sprinkle a little more almond butter on top of your smoothie.
This recipe makes 2 cups of smoothie, which serves 1.

Notes

Plain or vanilla yogurt is best. You can use greek yogurt, icelandic yogurt, or plain yogurt. You can also use dairy free yogurt if you are avoiding dairy. <h3 class="wprm-recipe-header