Description
This 5-Minute Peach Smoothie is a fresh and easy recipe perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack. Combining ripe peaches, banana, Greek yogurt, and almond milk, it offers a creamy texture and natural sweetness. Optional add-ins like chia seeds, oats, spinach, or protein powder boost the smoothie’s nutritional value, making it customizable to suit your dietary needs and preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1½ cups frozen or fresh sliced peaches
- ½ ripe banana
- ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup almond milk or preferred milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Optional Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon oats
- A handful of spinach or kale
- A scoop of vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, measuring out the peaches, banana, Greek yogurt, and almond milk. If using, also prepare any optional add-ins like chia seeds, oats, spinach, or protein powder.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sliced peaches, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a blender. Add any optional add-ins at this stage to boost nutrition and flavor.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, usually about 30 to 60 seconds. Ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated and the texture is even without lumps.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy right away for the best fresh taste and texture. You can garnish it with a peach slice or sprinkle of chia seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use frozen peaches for a thicker, colder smoothie, or fresh peaches for a lighter texture.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup, or omit it entirely if your fruit is ripe enough.
- Almond milk can be substituted with any milk of choice, including dairy or plant-based alternatives.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and sweeteners like maple syrup instead of honey.
- Optional add-ins not only enhance nutrition but can also improve satiety and flavor.
