Description
A refreshing and creamy smoothie blending ripe peaches, kefir, and almonds, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe peaches (peeled and sliced)
- 1 cup plain kefir (or your preferred flavor)
- 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Peel and slice the peaches, ensuring you remove any pits. Measure out the kefir and almond milk, and have your honey or maple syrup on hand. For a smoother blend, you may want to freeze the sliced peaches ahead of time as they add a delightful chill without needing too much ice.
- In a blender, combine the sliced peaches, kefir, almond milk, sliced almonds, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend on high speed until velvety and smooth. If the mixture seems too thick, feel free to add more almond milk until you achieve your desired consistency. Remember to taste and adjust sweetness as necessary, adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Pour the smoothie into chilled glasses for a refreshing presentation. Top it with additional slices of peach and a sprinkle of almonds for an inviting look. Serve immediately to enjoy the optimum freshness!
Notes
For a protein boost, consider adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Swap out fruits for variations like bananas or berries for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg