Banana Peach Smoothie

Get ready for a refreshing treat that’ll make your taste buds spark joy.

It’s a simple banana peach smoothie made with Greek yogurt, milk and honey, and it’s delicious.

Why we love smoothies

• They’re nutritious. When you make your own smoothies, you are in control of what goes in them.
  • Generally, the bulk of a smoothie is made of fruit and sometimes vegetables, which we know are packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
  • You can also add other nutrition powerhouse ingredients like chia, flax and hemp seeds, avocado, yogurt, nuts and dark leafy greens like spinach and kale.
  • They can also be quite balanced from a macronutrient perspective (macros are protein, fat and carbs) if you have a combination of, say, fruit and veggies (carbs), Greek yogurt (protein, carbs) and fats (avocado, seeds, nuts).
  • You can also control how much and what kind of sweetener you use (if you use any).
  • Basically what I’m saying is you can pack a ton of nutrition into one glass.
• They’re quick and easy to make. Smoothies don’t require a ton of prep. You can grab frozen fruit and/or vegetables and pop them in a blender with yogurt, milk and whatever else you have on hand that you want to add in.
  • Give the ingredients a whirl in the blender and voila! You have a quick, easy and wholesome snack or meal.
• They don’t require cooking. Most smoothie ingredients go in raw, so you don’t have to do any cooking.
  • This is especially nice when you’re in a hurry in the morning or when it’s hot outside and you don’t want to turn the oven or stove on.
• They’re highly customizable. You can add (or subtract) basically whatever you want to a smoothie! Alternate the types of fruits and vegetables you use, mix up your mix-ins, use spices and herbs, try it with or without yogurt, add some greens.
  • Anything goes (well, almost anything)!
• You can sneak ingredients in. Not that I’m a big fan of sneaking around, but smoothies are a vehicle for introducing or including ingredients into your diet (or someone you love) that maybe you wouldn’t otherwise consume.
  • Greens, like spinach and kale, for example, are often rejected (I’m looking at you, husband), but when mixed in a smoothie with fruit, you hardly even know you’re there.
• They’re delicious and refreshing. I don’t know about you, but I find an ice cold smoothie to be delicious, lightly sweet and totally refreshing.

How to make banana peach smoothies

• Start with the base ingredients: The first step to making a delish smoothie is to nail the “base” ingredients.
  • My smoothie formula is about 1 1/2-2 cups of frozen fruit + 1/4-1/2 cup Greek yogurt + 1/2-1/3 cup milk.
  • In this case we’re using bananas and peaches as our fruit.
• Then, you can add some mix-ins.
  • Try a tablespoon or two of chia, flax or hemp seeds or nuts, a handful of leafy greens, 1/2 an avocado, extracts and/or your sweetener of choice.
• Add it all to a blender, then puree until smooth.
  • You can certainly adjust how much liquid you add based on how thick or thin you like the smoothie.
• Give it a taste and adjust, if needed.
  • If it tastes a little bland or the flavors just don’t “pop”, I’ll add a bit of honey or a sprinkle of stevia – or even a pinch of salt.

Ingredients

• Bananas. Grab a few bananas, peel them and place them in a Ziploc in the freezer. When you’re ready to make a smoothie, so are the bananas.
• Peaches. I keep a bag of frozen peaches (or mango or pineapple) in the freezer almost always. Adding them to a smoothie brightens my day.
• Greek yogurt. You can use whole milk, 2%, non-fat – whatever suits you. You can also use plain or vanilla or another flavor if it goes well with the other smoothie ingredients.
• Milk. Any milk will work, it’s up to you.
• Vanilla extract. If you use plain Greek yogurt, you can add a splash of vanilla extract to give the smoothie more flavor.
• Honey. This is optional, but it brings the smoothie to life.
• Salt. For the same reason I use salt in all of my cooking, I use it in my smoothies. Just a small pinch will make it taste that much better. Of course this is optional.

Equipment

• A high-powdered blender.
• Measuring cups and spoons, unless you want to wing it (no judgment).
• Maybe a spatula for scraping the sides, depending on your blender.
• A glass and straw for serving.

Recipe Substitutions & Alterations

• To make it gluten free: This recipe is naturally gluten free!
• To make it dairy free: Use a dairy free yogurt and milk alternative such as oat, soy, almond, cashew, coconut or rice milk.
• To make it vegan: Use a plant-based yogurt and milk alternative such as oat, soy, almond, cashew, coconut or rice milk.
• Fruit: Try it with mango, pineapple, dark sweet cherries or berries instead of or in replacement of some of the peaches.
• Yogurt: Use any type of Greek yogurt or regular yogurt. If you’re looking for dairy free or vegan options, try oat, soy, almond, cashew or coconut yogurt.
• Milk: Use any type of milk. If you’re looking for dairy free or vegan options, try oat, soy, almond, cashew or coconut milk.
• Sweetener: If you want to add a little sweetness to your smoothie, try adding honey, maple syrup, stevia, monkfruit extract or agave. You can even add a few dates to the smoothie for natural sweetness.

Smoothie Mix-Ins

• Seeds: Such as chia, flax or hemp.
• Nuts: Such as walnuts, pecans, almonds or cashews.
• Extracts: Such as vanilla or almond.
• Greens: Such as spinach or kale.
• Avocado: If you want a higher fat, creamier smoothie.
• Dates: For added sweetness.
• Vegetables: Such as carrots (they’re mild yet nutritious).
• Protein powder: Unflavored or a flavored one that goes well with the other ingredients.
• Spices and herbs: Maybe that’s fresh ginger, turmeric, cinnamon or nutmeg or fresh basil or mint.

This may be controversial, but I do not add ice to my smoothies. I use frozen fruit, instead, because I feel adding ice waters it down, yielding a less flavorful smoothie.

Other delicious smoothie recipes:

• Morning Glory Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie
• Mandarin Breakfast Smoothie
• Best Green Smoothie

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