This Banana Peach Smoothie is the perfect drink to cool off during the hot summer days. This smoothie is full of the bright flavors of summer which makes it the perfect treat!
We are officially in the 100's this Summer and it is sweltering. I have never been a huge fan of super hot weather, I hate sweating and I feel like I am doing it constantly! With all this hot weather, I have been craving something cool and refreshing to cool off with. Enter this Banana Peach Smoothie. This smoothie is cool and refreshing, perfect for those hot days where all you want to do is stay in the air conditioning. Frozen peaches, ripe from the farmer's market, and creamy banana to make this cool treat!
For some other smoothie ideas, check out these Pitaya Bowls, this Refreshing Pineapple Mango Smoothie, this Easy Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie or this Blue Spirulina Smoothie Bowl!
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What Makes This Banana Peach Smoothie So Great
- Whole-Food Plant-Based: This smoothie is Whole- Food Plant-Based which means it is dairy-free and vegan. The sweetness comes from the maple syrup and the creaminess comes from the almond milk and bananas.
- 4 Ingredients- It doesn't get any easier than this! We almost always have all these ingredients at our house so it is just pulling together your freezer ingredients and blending them up!
- Healthy and Filling- This smoothie is the perfect post-workout drink or just a fun drink for kids that is healthy and filling. Full of whole ingredients, you won't regret this!
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Peaches- The base of this smoothie is frozen peaches. You can either purchase frozen fruit from the grocery store or freeze your own, however, you want to make sure that they are frozen and not fresh. If you use fresh, you will have to add ice to your smoothie to cool it making it thick.
- Banana- The banana adds a creaminess to the smoothie so it isn't gritty from the berries. If you don't like bananas, you can leave them out.
- Maple Syrup- The maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness to the smoothie, if you prefer your smoothie less sweet, feel free to leave it out.
See the recipe card for the full ingredient list and quantities.
Instructions
- Measure all the ingredients out into bowls
- Add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth
- Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if it is not sweet enough, pour into smoothie glasses and enjoy!
Hint: Add all of the wet ingredients first to make blending easier, you can see in the photo that the peaches and banana were added last.
Substitutions
- Almond Milk - If you want to keep this nut-free, swap the almond milk with your favorite plant-based milk. I love making this with oat milk as well!
- Frozen Peaches -If you can't specifically find frozen peaches, feel free to freeze your own. I lay them out on a cookie sheet and flash freeze them in the freezer before adding them to a bag to keep in the freezer.
- Maple Syrup - You can also sweeten this smoothie with Stevia or another sugar alternative
Variations
- Avocado - Swap the banana for avocado, it will still be super creamy and delicious!
- Spinach - Feel free to load this smoothie with extra vegetables. I love sneaking in handfuls of spinach.
- Protein- Try adding some vegan protein powder to this recipe to boost it!
For another great smoothie recipe, check out this Easy Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie!
FAQ's
I love adding fresh banana to the peach smoothie. The fresh bananas will add a creamy texture. Sometimes I also love adding pineapple, mango or strawberries.
Bananas are high in dietary fiber so they may aid in weight loss. However I always recommend eating a balanced diet and moving your body daily.
Yes, you do have to peel peaches for smoothies when using fresh peaches. I like to use frozen peaches, which come peeled and help make a smoothie thicker.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. See below for the equipment you will need to make this recipe.
- High Speed Blender (I have a Ninja and it works amazing!)
- Measuring Cups
- Smoothie Glasses
Storage
Store for up to one day in the fridge in a tightly sealed glass jar or shaker.
You can make a big batch of these smoothies and freeze them. I like to freeze them in individual portions using mason jars. I just take one out of the freezer the night before and put it in the fridge to thaw.
Top tips
- Always add the liquid first when making a smoothie. It will help it to blend better and have a smoother consistency.
- Make sure to use ripe bananas as they will have the most sweetness.
- If you are able, invest in a high speed blender, it has been a lifesaver for me on so many occasions!
Other Great Summer Recipes to Check Out!
- Healthy Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
- Baked Walking Taco Casserole
- Healthy Loaded Burger Bowl
- Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream
- Sugar-Free Apple Crisp
Banana Peach Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 High Speed Blender
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 3 Smoothie Glasses
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup frozen peaches
- 3 cups almond milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Measure all the ingredients out into bowls
- Add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth
- Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if it is not sweet enough, pour into smoothie glasses and enjoy!
Notes
- Always add the liquid first when making a smoothie. It will help it to blend better and have a smoother consistency.
- Make sure to use ripe bananas as they will have the most sweetness.
- If you are able, invest in a high speed blender, it has been a lifesaver for me on so many occasions!
Nutrition
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Brianna May says
This smoothie is so refreshing. I love to make it with fresh peaches this time of year. The flavor is incredible.
Erica says
This smoothie was delicious. Perfect way to beat the heat in the summer definitly going to be adding this one to the rotation.
Addie says
Such a perfect summer smoothie! I love how thick and refreshing it is!
Cody says
Yum! This was what we had for breakfast this morning! Quick, easy, healthy, and flavorful. Thanks for sharing this one.