Pioneer Woman Peach Smoothie

This creamy, naturally sweet Pioneer Woman peach smoothie is made with frozen peach slices, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, cinnamon, and a touch of fresh ginger. It takes about 5 minutes from start to glass.

Frozen peaches do double duty here. They give the smoothie a thick, frosty texture without needing ice, which would water it down. The half banana adds body and natural sweetness so you don’t have to load it up with honey. Start with one tablespoon of honey and taste before adding more. Depending on how sweet your peaches and banana are, you might not need any extra.

The cinnamon and ginger are small additions that round out the whole thing. Cinnamon adds warmth that pairs naturally with stone fruit, and fresh grated ginger gives a subtle spicy bite that keeps the smoothie from tasting one-note. Blend on low first to break up the frozen fruit, scrape down the sides, then hit it on high for about 20 seconds. Over-blending heats the mixture and thins it out, so stop as soon as it’s smooth.

Pioneer Woman Peach Smoothie

Author: Hamdi Saidani Cuisine:American Courses:Peache Desserts Drinks

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:2 servingsCalories:232 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

This Pioneer Woman peach smoothie blends frozen peaches with banana, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, cinnamon, and fresh ginger for a thick, creamy, naturally sweet summer drink.

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen peach slices (about 10 ounces), plus more for garnish
  
• 1/2 ripe banana, peeled
  
• 3/4 cup milk
  
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  
• 1 tablespoon honey, plus more to taste
  
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
  
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)

Instructions

1. Add the frozen peaches, banana, milk, yogurt, honey, cinnamon, and ginger (if using) to a blender.
   
2. Blend on low speed to break up the frozen peaches, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
   
3. Increase to high speed and blend until very smooth, about 20 seconds.
   
4. Taste and add more honey if desired.
   
5. Divide between 2 glasses and garnish each with a peach slice.

FAQs

Can I use fresh peaches instead of frozen?

You can, but the smoothie will be thinner and less frosty. If you go fresh, freeze the slices on a baking sheet for about an hour first, or add a handful of ice cubes to the blender. Frozen fruit is what gives this its thick, creamy consistency without diluting the flavor.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Swap in any plant-based milk and dairy-free yogurt. If you don’t have dairy-free yogurt, skip it and use the full banana instead of half. The extra banana adds enough body to keep the texture thick and creamy.

What do I serve it with?

A plate of the strawberry oatmeal bars or a couple of the easy Strawberry Danish pastries make a great breakfast pairing alongside this smoothie. For brunch, the Strawberry French Toast on the same table rounds out a full spread with something warm against this cold drink.

Why does the recipe only use half a banana?

A full banana overpowers the peach flavor. Half gives you enough sweetness and body without turning the smoothie into a banana drink with peach in the background. Save the other half for a second batch or freeze it for later.

Can I prep this the night before?

You can measure everything into the blender jar and refrigerate it overnight, then blend in the morning. The texture won’t be quite as thick since the peaches start to thaw, but adding a few extra frozen slices before blending brings it back. Don’t blend ahead and store it, the smoothie separates and turns watery within an hour.