Greek yogurt also provides a good amount of calcium in a form that’s more easily absorbed
due to the beneficial bacteria, or live cultures.
I prefer the plain full-fat Greek yogurt for my smoothies, which was used to calculate the
nutritional information here, but there’s also a nonfat option for those who would prefer
that. Greek yogurt is versatile and can be used in many different smoothie recipes.
There aren’t many smoothie ingredients better than thick, creamy, and healthy Greek yogurt.
When you strain the liquid whey, lactose, and sugar from regular yogurt, you’re left with the thick and creamy goodness known as Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has roughly the same amount of calories
as regular yogurt, but it contains about twice as much protein (6 ounce serving contains 15 to 20
grams) with half the sugar content. Most health experts agree that it’s much healthier than regular
yogurt. Greek yogurt is also rich in beneficial bacteria, or probiotics.
Recipe
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
1/2 TBSP honey
1/2 cup water
1 cup Greek yogurt
Nutritional Information
Calories: 364 | Fat: 24g | Protein: 9g | Carbohydrates: 32g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin
A: 16% | Vitamin C: 13% | Calcium: 36% | Iron: 2%
