Sweet and refreshing, this peach smoothie is perfect for hot days. See how to make this treat using just 4 ingredients in 5 minutes.
Recipe Highlights
- A peach smoothie is a pureed fruit drink made in a blender. It takes just 5 minutes to prepare.
- The combination of bananas and peaches taste great together. Both ingredients are mildly sweet.
- White grape juice adds a bright tartness to the smoothie.
- Get the step-by-step instructions, plus tips for making it the best peach smoothie.
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Ingredient Notes
- White grape juice: Get 100% white grape juice for the healthiest choice. Look for one that contains minimal sweeteners and additives.
- Chia seeds: When added to smoothies, chia seeds add a nutty flavor. You can also use hemp seeds or flax seeds.
- Bananas: Use a ripe banana for the best flavor. Look for a banana with a yellow peel with some brown areas.
- Frozen peaches: This smoothie gets its cold, icy consistency from frozen peaches. It’s a better choice than ice, which would make the texture and flavor too watery. Avoid using fresh peaches unless you’re using frozen banana.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Variations
Leafy greens: Leafy greens are great sources of antioxidants and vitamins. An easy way to eat more greens is to add them to this smoothie. Tasty options include baby spinach and kale. The sweetness of the peach and banana will balance the earthiness of these greens.
Green powder: Another way to make this smoothie a green drink is to add green powder. Green powders are made of dehydrated vegetables and fruits. They’re rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Protein powder: Increasing your protein intake is helpful for muscle growth and recovery. It also increases satiety. You can increase the protein content of this smoothie with protein powder. This recipe will work best with unflavored protein powder or vanilla protein powder.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Pour white grape juice into the blender. Add chia seeds.
To prevent air pockets, load the liquids first.
Step 2: Add sliced banana and frozen peaches.
Step 3: Blend on low speed, then increase to high.
Step 4: Pour smoothie into a cup. Serve immediately.
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Blender Tips
Cut fruits into small pieces.
Before adding the banana to the blender, cut it into slices first. If you’re freezing fresh peaches, cut them into wedges or cubes. Be sure to remove the pit.
If you have a powerful blender, you can chop fruit into bigger pieces. But if your blender is not as strong, you’ll need to cut them into smaller chunks.
Load the lightest ingredients first.
There’s a right way to add ingredients to a blender. The liquids should go in first. Next, load liquid add-ins such as sweetener. Add any powder or seeds, leafy greens, fresh fruit, and heavy ingredients like frozen fruit and ice, in that order.
Adding lighter and softer ingredients first then heavier and harder ingredients last will ensure a smoother blend.
Use a tamper.
To avoid air pockets, use a blender tamper. This tool lets you push ingredients toward the blades, which helps them puree properly. The proper way to use a tamper is to rotate it in the blender. This creates a vortex that moves ingredients toward the blades.
Gradually increase the speed.
Blend on low speed for the time listed. Then increase to high speed for a minute. Don’t use the blender on low for too long. This can overheat and damage the motor.
Get out every last bit.
When you pour a smoothie out of the blender, there will always be some left. A blade scraper is a special tool that will fit into the grooves of your blender. This way, you’ll get every last drop.
Expert Tips
- Replace the white grape juice with unsweetened almond milk milk for a creamier smoothie. Other options include oat milk or soy milk.
- You can use frozen banana and fresh peaches. The result will taste the same.
- If the smoothie is too thick for your preference, add a bit of white grape juice and blend for 10 seconds.
- Drink the smoothie as soon as you make it. If you need to store leftovers, keep it in an airtight jar for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
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Peach Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ cup white grape juice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 banana (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups frozen peaches
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put white grape juice, chia seeds, banana, and frozen peaches into a blender. Secure lid.Place ingredients into the blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth.Start the blender on LOW speed for 10 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for a full minute.
- Pour smoothie into a cup. Serve immediately.
EQUIPMENT
NOTES
- Get 100% white grape juice for the healthiest choice. Look for one that contains minimal sweeteners and additives.
- Replace the white grape juice with unsweetened almond milk milk for a creamier smoothie. Other options include oat milk or soy milk.
- You can use frozen banana and fresh peaches. The result will taste the same.
- Use a ripe banana for the best flavor. Look for one with a yellow peel with some brown areas.
- If the smoothie is too thick for your preference, add a bit of white grape juice and blend for 10 seconds.
- Drink the smoothie as soon as you make it. If you need to store leftovers, keep it in an airtight jar for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.