Carbohydrate totals are not reported: the ingredient sources use different definitions (CoFID available carbohydrate and US-label total carbohydrate including fibre), which cannot be added consistently. Energy, protein and fat are estimates from the listed weighed ingredients; fibre is shown only where every ingredient has supporting data. These recipes are not suitable for carbohydrate counting.
These recipes have been checked on paper, but have not been kitchen tested. Cooking times are estimates; use the stated doneness checks. Finished weights, texture and portion volumes have not been measured.
Snack / Recipe 7 of 8
Banana, milk and yogurt smoothie
A banana smoothie made with milk and Greek yogurt.
5 min prep0 min cookingMakes 1
BSc (Hons), PgDip, MSc, RDNutrition review and final publication approved · 2 October 2026
Estimated per recipe serving, including listed accompaniments. Changing the batch size keeps these values the same. Calculation notes
Estimated fibre per recipe serving: 1.1 g. Values vary by brand, product and country; check labels.
Ingredients
Weights are the recipe reference. Household measures are approximate. Ingredients below make 1 serving.
Allergens: Milk. Check all product labels and cross-contact information; this is not an allergy-free guarantee.
Method
Blend
Put the banana, milk and yogurt in a blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.
Adjust
If too thick, blend in cold water a tablespoon at a time. Added water changes volume but not the batch's nutrition.
Serve
Pour into a glass and drink slowly. Refrigerate any remainder immediately in a clean covered container and use the same day.
Serving tips and swaps
Use this as a snack or one part of your day. It is not a nutritionally complete meal replacement.
Lactose-free milk and strained yogurt are options. Plant-based versions differ substantially in protein, so their nutrition needs recalculation.
Storage and reheating
Best freshly made. Refrigerate any remainder immediately in a clean covered container and use the same day. Keep chilled at 4°C / 40°F or below.
About the estimates
Sum reference values for the listed edible ingredient weights, divided by recipe yield. Raw weights unless the ingredient states drained or cooked. No cooking-retention or waste adjustment. All listed oil is counted. Vanilla, cinnamon and cumin are excluded; optional swaps are not included. Brands and portions change the result. Values are estimates. CoFID reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ingredient references and assumptions
- Banana, peeled: Bananas, flesh only. UK CoFID 2021, 14-318.
- Semi-skimmed milk (1.7% fat): Milk, semi-skimmed, pasteurised, average. UK CoFID 2021, 12-313. Semi-skimmed milk reference contains 1.7% fat. A 2% product changes the estimate.
- Plain strained Greek yogurt, 0% fat: FAGE Total 0%, US 16 oz tub. Manufacturer nutrition label.
General food information. Individual needs and tolerance differ. A clinician or registered dietitian can help if you regularly struggle to eat enough.