Peach Banana Almond Milk Smoothie
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A light, dairy-free smoothie with ripe peach, banana and unsweetened almond milk for a refreshing pre-workout boost.
A light, dairy-free smoothie with ripe peach, banana, and unsweetened almond milk, a refreshing pre-workout boost. The banana gives it body, the peach gives it sunshine, and the almond milk keeps it light. Two minutes, zero regrets.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1 ripe peach, pitted and sliced (about 120g)
- 🫗 1 medium banana
- 🫗 1 cup (250ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 🫗 1/2 cup ice
- 🫗 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🫗 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Add the peach, banana, almond milk, vanilla and ice to a blender.
Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until smooth.
Taste and add the honey if the peach is not sweet enough.
Pour into a glass and serve cold.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Adding too much ice, which turns it watery.
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Using an unripe peach that tastes bitter.
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Over-blending, which warms the smoothie and thins it out.
🔄 Variations
Add a handful of fresh spinach for extra nutrients.
Swap the peach for a nectarine or apricot.
Blend in a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
🧊 Storage
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Best drunk straight away.
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Keeps up to 24 hours in a sealed jar; shake well before drinking.
💡 Chef Tips
Tip 1: Use frozen peach chunks for a thicker, frothier shake.
Tip 2: Add the ice last so it blends more evenly.
Tip 3: Peaches are fine unpeeled if thoroughly washed - the skin adds color and fiber.
Tip 4: Almond milk keeps this smoothie light while still feeling creamy.
❓ FAQ
Is it dairy-free? Yes, it uses only almond milk.
How many calories? About 230 per serving.
Is it good pre-workout? Yes
natural sugars and potassium for quick energy.
Is it high in protein? Not really - about 4g; add a scoop of protein powder if you want more.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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