Banana Peach Smoothie

This banana peach smoothie recipe is thick, creamy, and delicious. Naturally sweet with no added sugar, this smoothie also has twenty grams of protein - with no protein powder necessary!

If y'all follow my Instagram stories, you may have seen that we personally ushered in August with our AC breaking not one, not two, but THREE TIMES in five days. That was fun (especially in Florida)! Fortunately we were able to bring the babies to my parents house with working AC for a couple days, but we also focused on all the hydrating and cooling foods. Just like this banana peach smoothie!

Why You'll Love This Banana Peach Smoothie:

This banana peach smoothie is cool, creamy, and naturally sweet. It contains healthy fat, plenty of protein, and fiber. All of these help make this smoothie more satiating, keeping you fuller, longer.

Plus, pairing carbs with healthy fats, fiber, and protein help promote more balanced blood sugar levels! In fact, I've got a whole post sharing 40 ways to add protein to smoothies for more balanced smoothie inspiration.

And nutrition aside? It's delicious. Everyone in my family loves this smoothie, even the toddlers! (And since there's no protein powder in it, I don't have any problem with them regularly enjoying it!)

Ingredients

This smoothie packs some ingredients that are delicious and incredibly nourishing!

• Peaches: Peaches contain fiber and are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and other micronutrients including vitamins E and K, niacin, folate, iron, choline, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, and copper.
• Banana: Bananas get a bad reputation for being a "high sugar" fruit, but they're actually quite nourishing with many antioxidants! Micronutrients include vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and folate.
• Cottage Cheese: If you've never tried cottage cheese in a smoothie before, it may sound a little odd, but give it a go! It makes your smoothie incredibly creamy and adds significant protein - 14 grams per half cup (may vary slightly based on brand used).
• Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds are a powerful little seed, full of healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
• Milk: Alternatives "milks" like almond, cashew, and coconut milks are popular in health and smoothie recipes, but if you can tolerate dairy milk, it actually is loaded with some nutritional benefits! Dairy milk helps boost the natural protein content of this banana peach smoothie, and it's also a source of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A, and vitamin D.

How to Make It:

It couldn't be simpler!

Add milk and cottage cheese to the blender first, then add remaining ingredients.

Blend at least 60 seconds, or until smooth and creamy. And yes - don't skimp on time! Even if it looks blended, blend a little longer to help your homemade smoothies turn out more like smoothie shop smoothies.

Ingredient Substitutions:

Don't have cottage cheese? You can use Greek yogurt, too, but head's up that it will change the taste, texture, and nutrition stats slightly! I know cottage cheese can sound a little weird in a smoothie, but I promise it doesn't have a noticeable taste. Plus it helps create that delicious smooth and creamy texture!

Out of milk? Use whatever milk you drink or have on hand. But substitutions will change the nutrition. Something like almond milk has significantly less protein than dairy milk.

No hemp seeds? Again, the nutrition profile of the smoothie will change if you omit or substitute them. But you can add a tablespoon of nut or seed butter or other nuts/ seeds, like ground flax seeds or chia seeds.

Bananas and peaches are essential to a banana peach smoothie, but you can use fresh, frozen, or even canned. In fact, I actually prefer frozen fruit in smoothies! Frozen fruit helps give the smoothie an even creamier and more decadent texture!

Frozen Fruit is Just as Healthy as Fresh

Plus, did you know frozen fruit is just as healthy as fresh? And actually, sometimes even more nutritious?

When fruit is frozen, it's first picked at peak ripeness - when the fruit is most nutrient-dense. After harvest, it's typically flash frozen within hours, locking in all those nutrients.

Frozen fruit can also be a more affordable and accessible option. Plus it can help reduce spoilage and food waste, too!

Have Fun with Flavor Infusions:

Want to change up this smoothie and add a bit more flavor? Experiment - have fun with it! Here are a few ideas:

• Add cinnamon & vanilla: cinnamon and vanilla both naturally enhance the sweetness of the smoothie, and add a sweet and homey vibe.
• Get spicy! If you're a spice lover, try adding spices like turmeric, black pepper, and ginger. Even a pinch of cayenne can play well with the creamy, cool sweetness of the smoothie.
• Use citrus zest! Adding the zest of limes, lemons, or oranges is one of my favorite ways to majorly dial up flavor! The citrusy zest adds some lovely bright contrast to this smoothie, too.

More Healthy Smoothie Recipes You'll Love:

• Strawberry Banana Blackberry Smoothie
• Orange Strawberry Squash Smoothie
• Black Forest Whey Protein Smoothie
• Wild Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Smoothie

Like bananas or have overripe bananas lying around? You've got to check out my healthy chocolate chip banana bread or my kids' favorite spinach banana muffins!

And if you loved this banana peach smoothie, don't forget to check out my go-to guide for creating a nutrient-packed smoothie: the Nutrition to Fit 5-a-Day Green Smoothie Guide!

Did you make this recipe? Give it a 5★ rating below! For more healthy recipes and tips to create your own balanced relationship with food and health, be sure to follow Nutrition to Fit on Instagram!

This post was originally published August 6, 2019, but has been updated and republished on February 25, 2022.