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Creamy Peach Smoothie Recipe

Peaches are one of the tastiest, juiciest fruits making this easy 6 ingredient Creamy Peach Smoothie simply delicious.

This smoothie recipe will make for a nice balanced breakfast or even mid-day snack.

Nutrition Benefits

Peaches are known for their sweet taste and soft texture. They are a low calorie food (1 peach is about 50 calories) and they’re PACKED with nutrients!! Peaches contain vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B6 and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, chlorine, manganese, copper and iron. They also contain insoluble fiber that can help improve digestion.

Interesting health benefits of peaches:

  • They can reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
  • They can help in reducing the creation, growth, and spreading of cancer cells throughout the body.
  • They can boost our immune system thanks to their vitamin C content!
  • Consuming peaches and using peach flower extracts can actually help in protecting your skin
    from harmful rays. It can also help you overcome skin allergies.

Peach season begins in May and ends in October (depending on the climate), however peak season is in July and August. When peaches are in-season and at their peak is when they yeild the highest nutrition quality!

So next time you have that sweet craving, grab a peach!

The Recipe – serves 2

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup non-fat greek yogurt OR 1/2 c kefir
1/4 cup walnuts
2 small dates (if needed to enhance sweetness)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon seed blend (ground flax seed, hemp seed, chia seed)
2 medium to large peaches
1 cup ice
Cinnamon (if desired)

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1.

Blend yogurt, walnuts, dates and water.

Step 2.

Add ice and sliced peaches and blend.

Step 3.

Pour into glasses and if desired sprinkle with cinnamon.

Enjoy!

Serves 2. 250 calories per serving. If desired, add small dates to enhance sweetness of smoothie for additional 30 calories each.

 

References.

Montoya, Martha. “18 Interesting Facts About Peaches and Health Benefits.” 18 Interesting Facts About Peaches And Health Benefits (abasto.com). Date accessed April 4, 2023.

“All The Health Benefits of Eating Peaches.” Cleveland Clinic. August 26, 2021. Health Benefits of Eating Peaches – Cleveland Clinic.

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