Description
This Quick Peaches and Cream Protein Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend of creamy Greek yogurt, sweet frozen peaches, and banana, enhanced with vanilla extract and chia seeds for an extra boost of fiber and protein. Perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout refreshment, this smoothie takes only 5 minutes to prepare and delivers a satisfying, creamy texture with a balanced sweetness.
Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (2-5% fat preferred)
- 1 ½ cups frozen peaches
- 1 cup sliced banana (about 1 banana), frozen
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add ingredients to blender: Pour the milk, Greek yogurt, frozen peaches, frozen banana slices, vanilla extract, and chia seeds into a blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth with no chunks remaining. If the smoothie is too thick or difficult to blend, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately: Pour into a glass and enjoy your fresh peaches and cream protein smoothie. Alternatively, see notes below for storage and meal prep tips.
Notes
- For a thinner smoothie, add more milk gradually during blending.
- To store, keep the smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; shake or stir well before drinking.
- For meal prep, portion the ingredients into freezer-safe bags and freeze; blend with milk when ready to consume.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
