Peach Banana Coconut Smoothie (Printable Version)

Tropical blend of peaches, banana, coconut milk and orange juice for a quick, creamy vegan breakfast or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced
02 - 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and sliced (fresh or frozen)

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned or carton)
04 - 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)

→ Add-ins

05 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
06 - 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)

# How to Make It:

01 - Add the sliced banana, peaches, coconut milk, orange juice, shredded coconut, and maple syrup or honey (if using) to the blender jar.
02 - Toss in the ice cubes for a colder, thicker consistency if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add more maple syrup or honey if a sweeter flavor is desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of shredded coconut if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes exactly five minutes from fridge to glass, which means no excuses on busy mornings.
  • The natural sweetness from ripe fruit means you can skip added sugar entirely and still feel like you are drinking dessert.
  • Everything goes into the blender at once, so cleanup is just one quick rinse.
02 -
  • Canned coconut milk separates when cold, so shake it vigorously before measuring or you will end up with a gloopy lump of coconut cream and a watery smoothie.
  • Overripe peaches blend beautifully but underripe ones leave grainy bits that no amount of blending can fix, so save those for grilling instead.
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas peeled and sliced in a single layer on parchment paper, then transfer to a bag so you never have to wrestle with a rock hard whole banana again.
  • Let the blender run a full minute longer than you think is necessary because the extra time transforms it from chunky to impossibly smooth.

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