Bursting with fresh flavor and ultra-creamy, this Peach Banana Smoothie reminds me of Texas summers in a glass! Simply blend frozen peaches, bananas, yogurt, milk, and your favorite sweetener for a quick and easy treat that’s ready in just 5 minutes.
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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 their at their peak of ripeness and then tossing them in a blender with a banana to make this quick smoothie 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 healthy snack in the afternoon. (Because we all know how blazing hot it can get here!)
My Big Tip for the Creamiest Smoothie: The addition of yogurt gives it the best texture, and with my tip for blending (position the softer ingredients closer to the blade), you get the creamiest smoothie ever without wasting time waiting for fruit to thaw.
Ingredients
Notes about the ingredients needed for this Peach Banana Smoothie recipe are below. Jump to recipe for the exact measurements.
- 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. Choose a plain unsweetened yogurt. Regular, goat’s milk, Greek, or any nut or pant-based yogurt will 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.
Tip for Super Smooth Smoothies
Use a combination of fresh and frozen fruits to make blending the smoothie together so much easier! You can also thaw previously frozen fruit for 15-30 minutes in order to make it softer and easier to blend.
How to Make a Peach Banana Smoothie
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1. Combine ingredients in a blender.
The key to making the absolute creamiest smoothies is power.
You need a blender capable of completely blending up all of the ingredients until all the chunks are gone.
Here is a list of the best blenders for making fruit smoothies:
- Nutribullet – Great for personal-sized smoothies. Use the large cup in order to fit all of the ingredients. Make sure to not go over the max fill line.
- Ninja Blender is also another great option!
- Vitamix – It’s like a traditional blender but WAY more powerful. You get a perfect silky smooth drink every time! It is a bit more expensive though, so only go this route if you make smoothies, soups, or sauces pretty often.
- Food Processor – This is sort of a last resort, but it will work in a pinch if you don’t have a blender.
Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Be sure you have enough space for all the fruit along with the yogurt and milk.
For the best consistency and ease of blending, place the banana and yogurt closer to the blade and the frozen peaches around the banana, on the outside.
Blending Tip
In order to more easily blend frozen ingredients for a smoothie, you’ll want to place the softer ingredients closer to the blade and the frozen ingredients further away from the blade.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Blend for 1-2 minutes. If the blades aren’t catching everything, you might need to add a little bit more milk.
Keep running the blender until you get the perfect smooth and creamy texture.
Up the Nutrition with these Add-Ins
Serve with diced peaches, additional lime zest, and a straw.
This peach smoothie recipe is a basic option for you to work with. Give it a nutritional boost by including any of these healthy smoothie ingredients:
- Nuts and seeds
- Avocado
- Protein powder
- Fish or flax seed oil
- Leafy greens
- Turmeric powder
- Gluten-free oats
- Other fresh or frozen fruits
Meal Prepping a Smoothie
While smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, you can easily save some time with a little prep work. Measure out any frozen fruit and yogurt, then place them in a freezer-safe bag. Store the bags in the freezer for up to 3 to 4 months. Simply let them thaw for about 30 minutes before using, then add your liquid of choice.
FAQs
You don’t need to, and the peel tends to have a lot of fiber! However, peeling peaches will give you a creamier consistency.
Thicker liquids such as milks are best; they will make it creamy. You can also use juices and even water in a pinch!
Any and all berries go wonderfully with peach flavor. Try pairing with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, even blackberries. Citrus, like limes and lemons, also go well.
Include ingredients that will keep you full. Look for items rich in fiber and protein. Nuts, seeds, and protein powder, are good options.
This peach banana smoothie contains 163 calories, 36 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fat, and 3 grams protein. Peaches and bananas have numerous nutrients and vitamins, as well as antioxidants. Both have high amounts of potassium and vitamin C. They’re also a great source of fiber, which is great for digestive health!
More Frozen Fruit Smoothies
Learn the basics for How to Make a Fruit Smoothie, or check out one of these simple recipes:
- Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
- Tropical Green Smoothie
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Orange Julius
- Pumpkin Banana Smoothie
- Mango Lassi
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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-sized banana cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. sweetener optional
- 1 tsp. 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-sized banana, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup plain yogurt, 1 Tbsp. sweetener, 1 tsp. 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.
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.