Peach Smoothie
This peach smoothie recipe uses six ingredients, one blender, and about five minutes of active time once the fruit is frozen. Frozen peach slices replace the ice that waters down thinner versions, so the texture stays thick enough to eat with a spoon rather than sip through a straw.
Equipment
- High-speed blender - breaks down frozen fruit into a smooth texture
- Measuring cups - for accurate liquid-to-fruit ratios
- Cutting board - for slicing the banana before freezing
- Knife - for slicing the banana
- Freezer-safe bags or containers - for storing pre-portioned frozen fruit
- Tall glasses or smoothie cups - for serving
- Rubber spatula - for scraping down the sides of the blender jar
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peach slices - about 300g
- 1 medium ripe banana - sliced and frozen solid, freeze at least 2 hours ahead
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt - 240ml
- 1 cup milk of choice - 240ml, dairy, almond milk, or oat milk
- 1 tablespoon honey - plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes - optional, only needed if peaches and banana aren't fully frozen solid
Instructions
- Slice the banana into coins and freeze flat on a plate or tray for at least 2 hours until solid. If using fresh peaches, slice and freeze them the same way.
- Pour the milk into the blender jar first, followed by the Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. Adding liquid first helps the blades pull everything downward.
- Add the frozen peach slices and frozen banana coins on top of the liquid.
- Blend on low speed for about 10 seconds to break up the chunks, then increase to high speed and blend for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- If too thick, add a splash more milk and blend briefly. If too thin, add a few ice cubes or extra frozen peaches and blend again. Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey if needed.
- Pour into two tall glasses and serve immediately while the texture is thickest.
Notes
- Use fully ripe peaches before freezing for the best sweetness and texture.
- Keep fruit completely frozen solid for the thickest consistency.
- Blend the liquid and yogurt together first if your blender struggles with dense mixtures.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to balance very sweet peaches with a bit of brightness.
- Swap plain Greek yogurt for vanilla Greek yogurt for extra sweetness without more honey.
- A splash of orange juice sharpens the peach flavor more effectively than extra honey.
- Store leftover smoothie in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; stir or shake before drinking.
- Freeze leftover smoothie in ice cube trays for up to 2 months, then blend with milk when ready.
- Prep smoothie packs by portioning frozen fruit into freezer bags for quick blending on busy mornings.
- Do not reheat the smoothie; heat will break down the texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 13gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg
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