Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups strawberries, fresh or frozen (hulled if fresh)
- 1 cup peaches, fresh or frozen (peeled and sliced if fresh)
- 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (Greek or regular)
- ½-¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½-1 cup ice cubes (optional, omit if using frozen fruit)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- Optional: handful of spinach for extra nutrients
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: If using fresh strawberries, remove the green tops and hull them. If using fresh peaches, peel if desired and cut into chunks, removing the pit. No prep needed for frozen fruit – use straight from the freezer!
- Add Liquid First: Pour the milk into your blender first. This prevents the blender blades from getting stuck and helps everything blend more smoothly. Starting with liquid on the bottom is a key blender trick!
- Layer Remaining Ingredients: Add the yogurt, then the strawberries, peaches, and honey. If using any optional add-ins like chia seeds or spinach, add them now. Top with ice cubes if using.
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure the blender lid tightly. Start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy with no chunks remaining. If your smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it’s too thin, add more frozen fruit or a few ice cubes and blend again.
- Taste and Adjust: Stop the blender and taste your smoothie. Add more honey if you prefer it sweeter, or more milk if you want it thinner. Blend briefly to incorporate any additions.
- Serve Immediately: Pour into tall glasses, add a colorful straw, and enjoy right away! Smoothies are best when freshly made, though they can be refrigerated for a few hours.
- Optional Garnish: For a pretty presentation, garnish with a fresh strawberry slice on the rim of the glass, a peach wedge, or a sprinkle of chia seeds on top.
Notes
- Sweetness Adjustment: The amount of sweetener needed varies based on how ripe and sweet your fruit is. Always taste before adding the full amount of honey.
- Thickness Control: For a thicker smoothie bowl consistency, use less milk and more frozen fruit. For a drinkable smoothie, use more liquid.
- Frozen vs. Fresh: Frozen fruit creates the thickest, coldest smoothie without needing ice. Fresh fruit makes a lighter texture and requires ice for that frosty quality.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a tablespoon of nut butter to make this more filling and increase protein content.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut yogurt or almond yogurt and your favorite plant-based milk for a completely vegan version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (16 ounces)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg