This gluten-free, vegan almond peach green smoothie is a delicious way to pack more healthy fruits and veggies into your breakfast!
When I was in first or second grade, my teacher read us James and the Giant Peach. I remember so vividly the part were James crawls through a tunnel in the peach, taking delicious, juicy bites as he goes. It sounded pretty good to me at the time–and all these years later it still does!
Peaches have always been one of my favorite fruits. When I was growing up, in the summertime, my mom used to dice a ripe peach into my bowl of Cheerios every morning. I loved the combination of tart peach, cold milk, and crunchy cereal.
Those are sort of the flavors I was going for with this smoothie made with almond milk, oats, and almond butter and topped with a sprinkle of granola.
A handful of fresh spinach gives this smoothie an extra boost of nutrition, but you won’t really notice it. Instead, this smoothie tastes like pure summer in a glass. I mean seriously, give me this smoothie plus a cold brew iced coffee and I am set for the morning. The almond butter and oats pack plenty of fiber and protein, so it keeps me full until lunch. Plus, the granola and diced peach on top make it feel a bit more substantial.
Would you believe this smoothie is also gluten-free and vegan? Cheers to that! I hope your week is off to a healthy start.
- 2/3 cup chopped frozen peaches
- 1/2 large banana, peeled, frozen, and cut into chunks
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh spinach
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons raw gluten-free oats
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 4-5 large ice cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Diced peaches and gluten-free granola for topping (optional)
- Combine the peaches, banana, spinach, almond milk, oats, almond butter, and ice in a blender (add the vanilla and cinnamon if using) and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with peaches and granola, if desired.
Brittany says
My husband read James and the Giant Peach out loud to our kids recently. They loved it too! I now live in South Carolina and thankfully, peaches are in an abundance here! I love them too! And oats in a smoothie? I’m hooked. Can’t wait to try this for breakfast this week. I already have everything on hand.
Tara says
Beautiful photos! This smoothie is such a great use of peach season. It has been so long since I have read James and the Giant Peach.
Choclette says
I thought I’d read all of the Roald Dahl Books, but know I come to think of it I don’t think I’ve read this one. I think I’d better make up for lost time 😉 Your smoothie sounds delectable.
Tamara says
I loved James and the Giant Peach as a child! Truly, your smoothie does sound like summertime in a glass! Delicious!
Kavey says
Really like the peach almond combo and good to know the spinach flavour doesn’t take away from the delicious summer fruit.
Catherine says
What a refreshing and delicious smoothie. This would be wonderful in the morning. xo, Catherine
Linda @ 2 Cookin' Mamas says
Your pictures make me want to head to the kitchen and make it right now! It sounds like just the type of smoothie I love best and the combination sounds perfect for summer. Now I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow! 🙂