Step 1: Add the Liquids First
Pour your milk (start with ½ cup) and Greek yogurt into the bottom of your blender pitcher. Adding liquids first helps the blades to spin freely and prevents the frozen fruit from getting stuck. This creates a vortex that pulls the solid ingredients down towards the blades, ensuring a smoother blend.

Step 2: Add the Soft and Solid Ingredients
Next, add the frozen banana slices and the frozen mango chunks. If you are using any optional add-ins like chia seeds, flax seeds, or a scoop of protein powder, now is the time to add them. If you’re unsure about the sweetness, hold off on adding any honey or maple syrup for now.

Step 3: Blend to Perfection
Secure the lid on your blender and start blending on a low speed, gradually increasing to high. Blend for about 45-60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no remaining chunks of fruit. If the smoothie seems too thick and isn’t blending well, stop the blender, scrape down the sides, and add another splash of milk (about a ¼ cup at a time) to help it move.

Step 4: Taste and Adjust
Once the smoothie is perfectly blended, give it a taste. Is it sweet enough for you? If not, now is the time to add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup and give it a quick final blend to incorporate the sweetener.