The creamiest peach banana smoothie!
It’s officially peach season here in Central Texas, which means my Mom’s farm is overflowing with the JUICIEST peaches! I love freezing them when they’re at their peak of ripeness and then tossing them in a blender with a banana to make this quick smoothie recipe all year long.
It seriously tastes like summer in a glass and can be ready in just 5 minutes! Perfect for a busy breakfast on-the-go or a quick snack in the afternoon. (Because we all know how blazing hot it can get here in the South!)
My Tip for the Creamiest Smoothie: The addition of yogurt gives it the best texture, and my unique blending method (positioning the softer ingredients closer to the blade), gives you a silky smooth texture every single time!
Ingredients and Substitutions
For the exact measurements and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below.
- Peaches. It’s best if you use frozen peaches. You can buy already frozen fruit at the store. Or, you can freeze peaches when they’re in season like I do!
- Banana. Make sure you choose ripe bananas for the most natural sweetness. Unripe bananas tend to be a bit less sweet which means you’ll have to add in extra sweetener to compensate. It’s also better to use room temperature bananas so the ingredients can blend together more easily.
- Milk. While real 2% or whole milk works the best, regular, oat, soy, or another nut-based milk such as cashew or almond milk can all be used.
- Yogurt. Plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt is the best option. Regular, goat’s milk, or other nut or plant-based yogurt will all work.
- Sweetener. This is optional. Test the smoothie after making it, then add it in if you would like it sweeter. Peaches and bananas are normally pretty sweet so you may not need any additional sweetener.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Please see the recipe card below for more detailed ingredient amounts and the printable instructions.
Pick your blender.
You can use either a small individual-sized blender (like a Nutribullet or Ninja), or a larger high-speed blender (I LOVE my Vitamix when making large batches!)
Either size will work, but you’ll want to pay attention to where the blade is located. This will have a big impact on the order you add your ingredients.
As a general rule of thumb: place the softer ingredients closer to the blade and the harder ingredients further from the blade.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add all of your ingredients to the blender in the correct order (yogurt, bananas, peaches, etc.) and start blending on low speed. Gradually increase to high and blend for 1-2 minutes or until you reach the perfect creamy consistency. If your blender has trouble, stop and stir, or add a bit more liquid.
You may also need to scrape down the sides of the container to ensure everything is well mixed. Add additional sweetener, to taste, and re-blend if needed.
Serve with fresh diced peaches, lime zest, and a straw.
Pro Tip: Thaw previously frozen fruit at room temperature for 15 minutes prior to blending to make it softer and easier to blend.
Optional Smoothie Add-Ins
This peach smoothie is a great base recipe, but if you want to switch it up, here are some easy additions to try next:
- Protein powder: A scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein will keep you full even longer! (Pea protein is awesome for this!)
- Gluten-free oats: I love adding these into smoothies for an extra boost of fiber.
- Nut butter: Almond, peanut, or cashew butter adds protein, creaminess, and a hint of nutty flavor.
- Avocado: Makes it ultra-creamy.
- Chia seeds, hemp seeds, and flaxseed oil: Blend them in for an omega-3 boost.
- Leafy greens: Spinach or kale blend in easily without changing the flavor too much.
- Other fresh or frozen fruits: Bananas, mango, pineapple, or blueberries mix in beautifully for some fruity variety.
FAQs
Nope! If the skin is soft and you’re using a high-speed blender, you can leave it on. However, peeling peaches will give you a creamier consistency.
Thicker liquids such as milks are best since they will make it extra creamy. You can also use juices and even water, too!
Yes, but it’s best fresh. If you prep it in advance, store it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours and give it a good shake or stir before drinking.
Use frozen peaches and banana instead of fresh, add less liquid, or blend in a spoonful of chia seeds or oats for extra thickness.
Yes! Swap the yogurt for extra banana, almond milk, or coconut milk to keep it creamy and dairy-free.
How to Meal Prep a Smoothie
Prepare the smoothie ingredients in advance to make mornings even easier!
- Measure out the frozen fruit and yogurt and place them in a freezer-safe bag.
- Store the bags for up to 3-4 months in freezer.
- Let it sit out at room for 30 minutes so the ingredients thaw slightly, add your liquid of choice (milk in this case!) then blend and serve.
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Peach Banana Smoothie Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peaches 10 ounces, thawed for 5 minutes
- 1 medium banana cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sweetener optional
- 1 teaspoon lime zest optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender such as a Vitamin or Nutribullet. Place the softer ingredients closer to the blade and the frozen ingredients further from the blade.2 cups frozen peaches, 1 medium banana, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon sweetener, 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Blend for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Serve with diced peaches, additional lime zest, and a straw.
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Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes enough for two 8-oz. smoothies or one large, 16-oz. smoothie.
- Milk: Regular, oat, cashew, almond, or soy milk can be used if you do not like coconut.
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt, goat yogurt, or any other plant or nut-based yogurt may be used.
- Prep-ahead: To prepare in advance, you can measure out ingredients and place them in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Store for up to 3-4 months in the freezer. Let it sit out for 20-30 minutes so the ingredients can thaw, then blend before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi London Brazil, I made this smoothie. For the yogurt I added Alpro blueberry and cherry yogurt and Chia seeds to the smoothie as I’m half vegetarian/vegan and trying to involve more protein and need more of it. I’ve made so many smoothie over the years I’ve forgot on how many and what I’ve made altogether cause love making them. The recipe was heaven. Thankyou London.😁
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Kevin! I’m glad you found a recipe that works. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
Substituted oat milk and didn’t have a lime available so I used about a half thumb-sized nub of ginger. Refreshing flavor!
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe! We love using oat milk as well. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating.