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Looking for a simple (non-green) smoothie to start your day off right? Look no further! This vanilla bean yogurt smoothie is not only simple to make, but uses only five whole food ingredients. The best part? You can easily modify it to fit your dietary needs. I like to switch things up and use different non-dairy yogurt alternative.
Yogurt smoothies like this one or my Yogurt Persimmon Smoothie are a great way to add extra protein to your day.
Make this healthy yogurt smoothie fit your taste buds!
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How to Make a Healthy Yogurt Smoothie
Since this isn’t a green smoothie, the blending directions are slightly different (and easier!):
- Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Use frozen peach slices for a cool drink.
- Pour into a fun glass and enjoy!
If your smoothie is a little too thick, add 1/4 cup of plant milk (cashew or oat are great in this recipe). If you want to add in a sweetener, add before blending. My recipe below uses organic dairy yogurt, however, feel free to swap in a plant-based option.
Tips for a Creamy Smoothie
I prefer smoothies that are creamy, not thin. It’s harder for me to down a watery smoothie, so I’m always looking for ways to bump up that cream factor.
How do I keep my smoothies creamy? Easy! Just make sure one of these ingredients is included in the blender: mango, yogurt, avocado, banana, cauliflower, hemp hearts or chia seeds. Swapping water with almond, cashew or oat milk also helps.
While this healthy yogurt smoothie is already super thick n’ creamy, feel free to add 1/4 cup of plant milk if your blender needs a little help.
Yogurt Smoothie FAQs
They can be! Choose unsweetened yogurt that has a simple ingredient list. Yogurt contains live cultures (yay probiotics!), yet can often be loaded with sweeteners, artificial colors, and additives. So read your labels!
You sure can 🙂 The problem is 66% of Americans have a dairy intolerance, so it might not make your gut happy. Yet if you can tolerate dairy, then definitely add it. My yogurt smoothie recipe uses whole milk, organic dairy yogurt.
I like to make smoothies using 100% whole food ingredients. So the sweetness comes from fruit, the liquid base is typically water or plant milk, and there are usually leafy greens in it. This yogurt smoothie recipe does use organic, unsweetened, whole milk yogurt that provides creaminess + protein. You can swap out the dairy with your fav non-dairy yogurt too.
The Best Yogurt for Smoothies
When buying yogurt… you guessed it… READ THE LABEL. Make sure that yogurt doesn’t contain added sugar, or other weird ingredients aside from the live cultures. Use Greek yogurt or regular— it’s up to you! I like using Costco brand greek yogurt, Stonyfield Organic whole milk plain yogurt or Forager’s Cashewmilk yogurt.
If you go the non-dairy route, both cashew milk or coconut milk versions work great. Or try making your own (it’s easy!). My version doesn’t include probiotics, yet you can easily add them in.
More Creamy Yogurt Smoothies to Try
After trying cashew yogurt (and loving it) I started creating a few smoothie recipes with yogurt. Grab your fav yogurt brand and start blending:
If you like the yogurt for the creaminess it adds, then cashews, bananas, mango, cauliflower or avocado also help you create a silky smooth beverage.
Protein Options for Smoothies
The point of this yogurt smoothie is protein. Yogurt is a fantastic source of protein. Yet if yogurt isn’t your thing, then I’ve got lots of other great protein options for boosting your next smoothie… and they come from plants:
- Chia seeds
- Hemp hearts
- Chickpeas
- Homemade Protein Powder
- Oats
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews, etc)
What’s your fav way to add protein to smoothies? Leave a comment with your answer; I love reading which ingredients everyone prefers.
Vanilla Peach Yogurt Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened yogurt
- 1 cup peaches frozen
- 2 tablespoon raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon raw honey optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1/2 vanilla bean scraped
Instructions
- Place ingredients into blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
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Notes
- Sweetness level: If your peaches are extra ripe or you prefer a lighter smoothie, skip the honey.
- Yogurt type: Greek yogurt will make your smoothie thicker and higher in protein, while regular yogurt gives a lighter, drinkable texture.
- Nut-free option: Swap the cashews for a tablespoon of chia seeds or rolled oats for creaminess without the nuts.
- Extra chill: Add a few ice cubes before blending or freeze your yogurt in an ice tray for a milkshake-like texture.
Light and lovely smoothie.
But, after several days of green smoothies, I find myself missing them.
Thank U very much for sharing your recipes.
We love that you like the green smoothies so much. Keep rawking them, Linda.
Been trying your green smoothie recipes for a week. Made a combination of your Vanilla Yogurt smoothie and Warm Apple smothie, followed directions for Vanilla yogurt smoothie,added 1Apple, 2 tbsp.oatmeal, 2 dates, and 1/4 cup almond milk. Wonderful result; an Apple Crisp flavored smoothie. Just had to tell you.
I made this today with some homemade yogurt and it was amazing!! Next time I’m going to make it as a smoothie bowl and eat with granola.
Made this into a smoothie bowl for breakfast with granola, strawberries, and bananas. It was delish!
Yum Olivia! Rawkstar breakfast!
Mmmmmm… awesome.
I had this for a snack today and it was delicious! I’m not the biggest yogurt fan but it totally works in this recipe.
Yay for yogurt!
I always wondered why you didn’t have a yogurt smoothie on your blog, This was the first sorta smoothie I ever made— of course it was way unhealthier than this one. Yet I like how you give options with yogurt types and that you use fruit and honey as the sweetener (instead of the yogurt with the sugar added into it).
Yogurt for the win! Yay!