A thick and creamy peach smoothie that boasts a whopping 15g of protein without the use of any powders!
Summer is slowly coming to a close, and it’s hard to decide what I’ll miss more — the warm weather or the abundance of fresh fruit. Actually, scratch that — it’s not even a contest.
If you’ve been reading Spoons for any amount of time, then you might know that I’m not a huge fan of the heat… or at least my body isn’t. Not only do I get crankier and lazier as the mercury rises, but I also break out in random heat rashes that make me look like I’m suffering from some kind of exotic disease. Super cute.
Fortunately, I live in a place where summer is on the shorter and milder side, so I don’t have to deal with anything too extreme. Unfortunately, this also means that I have to put up with roughly 6 months of winter, but somehow that seems a little bit more manageable (ask me again in 4 months and I might be singing a different tune).
Tangents aside, while I don’t necessarily love the heat of summer, I do love the fresh fruit… and when left to my own devices, I can easily eat my weight in blueberries, strawberries, grapes, watermelon, and peaches…
Ohhhhhh peaches. You guys… I’m crushing on them big time right now and I really hope you are too because they’re the epitome of perfection at this time of the year. So sweet. So juicy. So… ungh. My only complaint is that our encounters usually leave me looking a little worse-for-wear, with peach juice dribbling down my chin and oftentimes staining my shirt without me realizing it until the end of the day. Class all the way.
Thankfully, I’ve managed to come up with a way to get my peach fix while simultaneously maintaining my dignity — the oh-so-reliable smoothie.
That right there, friends, is what I like to call a Peaches and Cream Protein Smoothie. Peaches because… well… that’s what it’s made of and what gives it it’s delicious peachy flavour. Cream because it becomes soooooo luxuriously creamy thanks to the magic of canned coconut milk. Protein because it boasts a whopping 15g of protein without the use of protein powders. And Smoothie because… well… everything is tossed into a blender and pulverized until smooth 😀
This smoothie makes a perfect high-protein breakfast or post-workout snack. Heck, it makes a perfect anytime-you’re-craving-peaches snack. It’s cool, creamy, subtly sweet, and has the most wonderfully refreshing touch of tang. Oh! And the best part is that it’s quick and easy, requires virtually no clean up, and can be prepped in advance and ready when you need it. Yup! You know how you usually need to drink a smoothie right away to prevent it from separating and getting all weird? Not so with this baby! In fact, the longer you let it sit in the fridge, the thicker and creamier it becomes — perfect for when you need a quick grab-n-go breakfast in the morning or a peach/protein fix right.this.very.second.
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Peaches ‘n’ Cream Protein Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 large smoothie 1x
Ingredients
- 1 fresh peach, pitted and sliced*
- 1/4 cup peach or vanilla Greek yogurt**
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup canned lite coconut milk***
- dash of cinnamon
- optional: 1-2 tsp. maple syrup, to taste
- optional toppings: shredded coconut and granola
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into any standard blender and blend until smooth. This smoothie can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for extra thickness and creaminess!
- When ready to eat, sprinkle with desired toppings and dig in!
Notes
* if fresh peaches aren’t available, use 1 cup frozen.
** you can also use plain yogurt, but you might have to add a touch of extra sweetener.
*** you can sub this with the milk of your choice, but it won’t be as creamy. You can also do 1/4 cup of coconut milk and 1/4 cup of your preferred milk.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
Looking for more creamy smoothie recipes? Try one of these!
Thick and Creamy Chocolate Smoothie
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This looks delicious!!
Oh my this looks heavenly- love the addition of coconut milk, Amanda! I’ve been drinking the same smoothie combo for the past month:
Almond milk with a frozen banana, Sunwarrior vanilla, peanut butter & cinnamon…with cereal on top for some crunch! I’m still hooked on it but this peaches & cream smoothie sounds divine enough to put that on the backburner temporarily!
Seriously I am obsessed with this smoothie and your pictures! I think I say that every time, but you are such a talented photographer! Love how simple this is and all the fresh delicious ingredients! Pinned 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend Amanda!
My current obsession is watermelon! I will go to the store and buy 2-3 at a time–I just can’t seem to get enough of them! Berries are another summer favorite. Ugh, I don’t want summer to end. I’m loving your peach smoothie. It’s hard to believe I haven’t had any peaches these season…that needs to change ASAP! Also, that chocolate mousse smoothie looks divine! I will also be making that.
I know exactly what you mean about the watermelons — I can easily polish off a giant one within the span of a couple days… and then have to deal with the melon baby that inevitable follows 😆
Peaches are SOOOOOO yummy right now and I love the ingredient list, especially the addition of cottage cheese. I’m really not much for added protein powders, so this is perfect!
I am super pleased you made a high protein smoothie without the use of powders. 🙂
I had my first peach of the season this week. It was magical and messy, so much so I ate it over the kitchen sink.
Chocolate and coffee smoothies please!!
These pictures are so gorgeous Amanda! Jersey peaches have made their way to my lunch quite a few times. 🙂
We’ve been hitting peaches and watermelon pretty hard over here. Thankfully, I live in a household of fruit lovers so we have fruit out the wazoo! My personal favorite of summer is apricots <3 And I'd imagine this smoothie would be extra delicious with a hint of Malibu rum ;o)
Peaches and cream reminds me of that dirty song…maybe it was just in Australia. I feel like everyone in the northern hemisphere is on a similar ingredient wavelength for a week then changes to the next- damn Australia not matching up seasons. This looks delicious and I need to try coconut milk in smoothies- I randomly love the layer of coconut cream on top of cans. Is that bad? Nope.
All the more reason that you need to relocate to the northern hemisphere 😛
Why haven’t I noticed this recipe just a bit earlier today?? I just finished the last peaches that have been sitting in the fridge. I’ll make it asap though because this smoothie sounds super delicious!
Yummm! I don’t make smoothies with peaches often (read: ever) and I don’t know why – I really should!
Lately I’m loving blueberries and raspberries from the farmers market. I’m trying to eat as many as possible before their season is done and I have to go back to buying those sour imported berries. 😛
And this is why I think Edmonton is too far north for me. I neeeed my hot summers! :-p And confession: I have not had one peach yet this summer. But I’ve been putting away blueberries and strawberries like it’s my job!
This looks like dessert in a cup! I’ve been enjoying all kinds of berries this summer!
yesssss peaches are legitimately one of my favorite fruits. I grew up wroth my daddy having peach trees, which means I’m pretty much spoiled and super picky when it comes to peaches now. I refuse to buy grocery store peaches since most are so hard and tiny, but farmers markets peaches? I buy em all!!
This looks absolutely mouth-watering! Confession time, though. I’ve never had a peach before! Shocker! I grew up in a pretty guarded dietary household, so I’m always finding new delicacies to try out – and this smoothie is an awesome motivator!
By the way, I just started using canned coconut milk in my smoothies and it is INSANELY delicious! It makes it sooooo creamy and tastes more like ice cream than a smoothie! YUM!
Never? Oh girl! Prepare to have your mind BLOWN! Peaches are amazing (as long as you get a good one_. I wish I could remember my first time!
I just picked up more peaches to make a cobbler for tonight. Can’t wait!
Smoothies must be on everyone’s minds. I posted a citrus melon one today. Loving the peaches lately and this looks delicious! I love that you added cottage cheese. Extra protein is always good.
This sounds amazing and so refreshing! Firstly, I love that it’s so thick – you know I’m a fan of eating my smoothies with a spoon! Secondly, I love peaches! My dad has a few peach trees and will be giving me some tomorrow, so I’m totally making this. And finally, I love that it has so much protein without using protein powder. This would definitely make a perfect breakfast!
Peaches currently hold a very important place in my personal favored fruit hierarchy. Followed by apples.
However, when it’s smoothie time, I keep it simple: banana, almond milk, spinach, ice.
Your chocolate mousse smoothie! Which I may have had for lunch today along with some butternut squash 😀 .
Gosh those peaches are just too pretty – plump and perfect. <- note the approriate use of the term "plump" thank you getting me even more excited for summer…soon. Yes it feels like just yesterday I was squealing over the "icy cold". Well…bring on summer 😉 .
I keep forgetting that the seasons are the complete opposite for you guys! And chocolate mousse paired with kabocha sounds absolutely epic. Gonna have to try that one!
I have been loving allllll fruit smoothies lately, and I just so happen to have peaches in my refrigerator 🙂 Happy Friday love!
Oh why have I never thought of a peach based smoothie! This sounds SO refreshing! Hang in there the snow will be here in a blink of an eye!
Ooooo! Yes yes yes. I have one more peach left and this smoothie is its fate today. Peaches are definitely my fruit o’ choice these days!
I only have full fat coconut milk…oh well. More emphasis on the CREAM!
Give me all the peaches!! I’ll gladly hold on to a few more hot days with one of these in my hand. And I was dying to find out what made it high in protein – cottage cheese! I would have never thought to add that to a smoothie. It looks so creamy and perfect!
YUM! I have been obsessing over peaches like you wouldn’t believe! Can’t wait to give this one a try 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
This looks amazing and I’m pretty sure it qualifies as primal (if i use plain full fat yogurt)- i want to make it!! it feels like fall here in boston- im in shorts and a wool sweater- i dont even mind though. its really quite cozy, bring on fall 🙂
Chunky sweaters and boots are the love of my LIFE. I seriously wan’t wait for it to cool down enough so that I can bust them out.
I have never added cottage cheese to my smoothie!! I need to try this… especially all the protein without powder, that’s amazing!!
I love that this protein smoothie doesn’t use any powders!! What a perfect use for all of the delicious peaches right now 🙂
I’ve been eating a lot of nectarines lately, and this sounds so so good! I usually use frozen banana and frozen grapes to make my shakes creamy, I’ll need to try the coconut milk sometime
Frozen grapes!? Ohhh I’ve never tried that one! Definitey gonna have to give it a go!
I’ve been loving on peaches lately! And I also like to add cottage chews into my smoothies- it’s a nice change from protein powder and doesn’t have a weird taste.
Thanks Amanda, It was worth the 2 day wait you promised, and I can’t wait to try it out this weekend. Have a good one yourself! 🙂
Your smoothies are always so pretty! I’m the complete opposite of you, however. I HATE winter and cold weather. I will never live north of Virginia because I can’t handle the cold.
Mmmm, I love peaches! I have one down in my fridge now, perhaps I’ll go eat it while E is napping so I don’t have to share. 😉
Yum, yum, yum! I had a peach smoothie last night made with the perfect peach. I look forward to trying your version.
I cannot get enough watermelon. It has been far too hot here and watermelon is an excellent thirst quencher.
My current smoothie of choice involves frozen banana and berries plus avocado, milk, yogurt, protein powder, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Watermelon is my kryptonite BIG TIME. I can easily polish off a whole one in 2 days… and have to deal with the melon baby that inevitably follows 😆
That looks SO GOOD! I was reading about how we should be trying to stay away from protein powders, so this fits the bill! I can’t wait to try it!
Enjoy the cool mornings!
I’m very into peach this summer. Looks incredible and I’m sure my kids would love it too 🙂
Yum! I love how it has all that protein without any powder! And fresh fruit definitely is the best thing about summer!
I’m currently obsessed with nectarines. Yummmmm! I’m actually not a big smoothie girl, but this peaches and cream one sounds soooo good. I love the use of cottage cheese!!!!
I can see where the creaminess comes from! Instead of using yogurt, I think I’ll add in extra coconut cream to replace it and keep it paleo-keto.
Oooh yes please! Please don’t remind me that summer is leaving us soon! I have LOVED peach season this year, although a peaches and cream smoothie would be a great way to say goodbye to peaches! Thanks for this recipe, and all your other smoothie recipes! Yum!