Description
This refreshing Peach Smoothie with Frozen Peaches is a quick and nutritious drink perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. It blends frozen peaches, ripe banana, Greek yogurt, and milk into a creamy, naturally sweetened smoothie with optional honey and vanilla extract for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups frozen peaches
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Add Frozen Peaches: Place 1 ½ cups of frozen peaches into your blender as the base of the smoothie.
- Add Banana: Peel and slice 1 ripe banana, then add it to the blender for natural sweetness and creaminess.
- Add Greek Yogurt: Pour in ½ cup of Greek yogurt to provide a creamy texture and protein boost.
- Add Milk: Add ¾ cup of milk to help blend all ingredients smoothly and achieve the desired consistency.
- Add Sweetener (Optional): Include 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
- Add Vanilla Extract (Optional): Add ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth.
- Blend: Blend the mixture on low to high speed for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth.
- Adjust Consistency and Sweetness: Taste the smoothie and add more milk if it’s too thick or additional sweetener if needed, then blend briefly again.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately. Garnish with peach slices if desired for a decorative touch.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and smooth texture.
- Frozen peaches help make the smoothie cold and thick without needing ice.
- Adjust milk type to your preference: dairy or plant-based alternatives work well.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and honey with maple syrup.
- Consume immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
