Enjoy a bright, creamy peach smoothie that tastes like a lighter slice of peach pie. This easy peach smoothie recipe combines frozen peaches, banana, warm cinnamon, almond milk, and a touch of vanilla for a naturally sweet, dairy-free treat. It’s vegan, naturally gluten-free, and ready in minutes—perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a post-workout refresher.
Easy Peach Smoothie
This peach smoothie is a seasonal favorite that makes the most of ripe peach flavor without any fuss. The ground cinnamon adds a warming spice note that brings out the fruit’s natural sweetness and gives the drink a dessert-like finish. Use frozen fruit for a thick, frosty texture, or fresh fruit with ice if needed.
Why you’ll love this smoothie
- Vegan: All ingredients are plant-based.
- Naturally gluten-free: Whole-food ingredients without gluten.
- Simple: Only five core ingredients to make a great smoothie.
- Versatile: Serve as a drink, or thicken it into a smoothie bowl and add toppings.
5 Whole Ingredients
These basic ingredients create a smooth, flavorful drink. Quantities for one serving are listed below; scale up as needed.
- 2 cups frozen peaches — Use store-bought frozen peaches or peel and freeze fresh peaches at home.
- ½ large frozen banana — Frozen banana provides creaminess and natural sweetness. If you don’t have a frozen banana, slice a fresh one and add ice.
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon — A little cinnamon brightens the peach flavor and gives the smoothie a warm, rounded taste.
- 1½ cups unsweetened plain almond milk — Any plant milk or regular milk works; adjust the amount to reach your preferred consistency.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract — Vanilla deepens flavor and makes the smoothie taste more dessert-like.
Optional
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder — Add for extra protein, especially if you want this smoothie to be a more substantial meal replacement.
Don’t have frozen fruit?
If your peaches or banana are fresh, add 1 to 2 cups of ice and blend well to achieve a chilled, frosty texture. Fresh fruit works well, but frozen fruit gives a thicker smoothie with less dilution.
How to Make a Peach Smoothie
- Assemble ingredients: Add the frozen peaches, frozen banana, cinnamon, almond milk, and vanilla to your blender.
- Blend: Start on low speed and increase to high, blending until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of almond milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately. For a smoothie bowl, use less liquid and top with sliced peaches, granola, seeds, or nut butter.
Variations
- Add protein powder: Stir in ¼ cup vanilla protein powder for a higher-protein option.
- Serve as a bowl: Use less liquid and top with fresh peach slices, toasted oats, chia seeds, or crunchy granola for a more filling meal.
- Change the spice: Swap cinnamon for a pinch of chai spice or pumpkin pie spice if you prefer a different warmth profile.
- Swap the milk: Try oat milk or coconut milk for a different flavor and creaminess level.
Tips & Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness; if peaches are tart, a touch of maple syrup or honey can be added, but often the banana provides enough sweetness.
- To freeze peaches at home: slice and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer, freeze until solid, then transfer to a sealed bag for long-term storage.
- If adding protein powder, note that nutrition values will change; the basic nutrition below does not include protein powder.
- For a thinner drink, use more almond milk; for a thicker bowl, reduce the milk and use more frozen fruit.
Nutrition (approximate)
Nutrition information is an approximation for one serving without optional protein powder:
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 28 g
Make this peach smoothie all summer long for a refreshing, fruit-forward drink that’s quick to prepare and easy to adapt. Whether you want a light snack or a satisfying breakfast, keep these five ingredients on hand and enjoy a delicious, wholesome treat in under five minutes.