This vanilla peach smoothie with added protein and yogurt makes a refreshing and healthy end of summer snack.
Is this vanilla peach smoothie Good4You?
Peaches are available year round in most grocery stores, but there is nothing quite as lovely as a peach right off the tree and devoured soon after the picking. July and August is the time to find the sweetest peaches.
“Peaches are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain beneficial plant compounds like antioxidants, which can help protect your body from agingand disease.” Healthline.com
Protein is essential in your diet.
“Your body needs protein to stay healthy and work the way it should. More than 10,000 types are found in everything from your organs to your muscles and tissues to your bones, skin and hair.
Protein is also a critical part of the processes that fuel your energy and carry oxygen throughout your body in your blood. It also helps make antibodies that fight off infections and illnesses and helps keep cells healthy and create new ones.” Webmd.com https://www.webmd.com/diet/benefits-protein
Ingredients:
- 2 fresh, juicy peaches, sliced
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoon G4Y vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup crushed ice
Directions:
Puree peaches in a blender until smooth.
Then add the next 3 ingredients and blend until creamy.
Add ice and blend. Pour into two glasses.
Serve immediately while this vanilla peach smoothie is freshest.
Serves: 2
Calories/serving 125 Carbohydrates 19.3
Total fat 1.6g Fibre 2.8g
Cholesterol 1.7g Sugars 16.6g
Protein 10.6g Sodium 120mg
