Peaches and Cream Breakfast Smoothie

Fruit smoothies are a filling and energizing start to the day…even when you’re not rushed for time. When you’re on the run, tote this along in a thermal cup to keep it deliciously cool.

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Serves: 4

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Ingredients

  • 4 large Ontario Peaches, pitted and diced                                             
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) 2% plain yogurt (or almond milk)
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) Ontario Honey
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) almond or peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (250 mL) ice cubes (about 8)

Garnish:

  • Ontario Blueberries and Strawberries

Instructions

In blender, place peaches, yogurt, honey, nut butter, oats, vanilla and cinnamon. Add ice cubes; blend on high until smooth, stirring if needed to combine the ice and fruit. Garnish with skewered blueberries and strawberries. Serve immediately. 

Variations:  

Go Green:  Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh Ontario Blueberries, 2 large slivered Ontario Kale Leaves (or a handful of Ontario Spinach). Substitute vanilla and cinnamon with 3 fresh Ontario Basil Leaves.

Make it Melon: Add 1 cup (250 mL) diced Ontario Muskmelon and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated fresh gingerroot.

Tip:

Ontario Peaches are available from July to September.

Nutritional information

(Makes 4 cups/1 L):

  • PROTEIN: 4 grams
  • FAT: 6 grams
  • CARBOHYDRATE: 28 grams
  • CALORIES: 177
  • FIBRE: 3 grams
  • SODIUM: 25 mg