My smoothie-making methodology usually consists of throwing a bunch of smoothie-appropriate stuff in the blender and calling it good. And it usually is pretty good (except for the time I got the hankering to put in peanut butter, banana, oatmeal and spinach for a protein/vitamin boost…bad, so very bad). I have to admit, I’ve scoffed in the past at smoothie recipes. I mean, do you really need a recipe for ingredients that just get all smashed and jumbled together anyhow? However, when I spied this smoothie recipe on Pinterest, I decided to give it a go and let me tell you, it puts my thrown-together concoctions to shame.
It’s tasty, my friends, tasty. Basic in ingredients, orange juice, frozen peaches, peach yogurt and a bit of honey blend to perfection, but what puts it over the top is the slight hint of nutmeg that just kind of makes you go, “hmmmmm, I love that!”
I’m recommitted to exploring the world of smoothie recipes thanks to this absolutely delightful and refreshing variation. If you have a favorite smoothie recipe, don’t hold out on me – share, pretty please!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh orange juice (or good quality store-bought like Simply Orange)
- 1 cup peach yogurt
- 2 cups frozen sliced peaches
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
For some reason I don’t drink smoothies very often, but my children love them. They like to throw mixed frozen berries and juice- usually apple or Cranraspberry- in the blender. Simple, but they love it. This smoothie looks so delicious, Mel! I know my children will love this smoothie, and it will be a nice change for them!
I have to give this a try! I think the nutmeg would definitely make a difference.
Looks so refreshing! And the nutmeg sounds amazing!
I don’t love nutmeg – do you think cinnamon will work as well?
Mel:
I am so anxious to try the goat cheese raviolis you posted on April 25th but am not sure how to serve them. Did you serve them as a side dish or as an entree? What pairs well with the raviolis?
Can’t wait to try this smoothie and especially the couscous posted yesterday, sounds fantastic!
I’m totally going to have to try these since most of my fruit smoothies are just drop in and go as long as there is fruit, yogurt and frozen banana as a base!
I do have a favorite chocolate smoothie… Just posted it today (I had been waiting for better pictures but I need to share it!) http://marcroftfam.blogspot.com/2012/08/recipe-chocolate-peanut-butter-smoothie.html We make smoothies or pops with it and love them! 
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This sounds like a great flavor combination! The hint of nutmeg sounds perfect!
Sounds so yummy and peach season is upon us! I still have peaches I froze from last year, so I’d better use them up so I can freeze some more! Thanks for sharing.
Here’s my favorite:
FRUIT PATCH SMOOTHIE
-serves 4
Ingredients:
12 oz. raspberry juice
ΒΌ banana
3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
1 cup orange sherbet
1 cup fresh or frozen peaches
1 cup fresh or frozen mango
1 cup ice
Directions:
In a heavy-duty blender, blend all ingredients together on high for 3-4 minutes.
Peaches & Nutmeg….sounds Yum! I’ll have to try it tonight! The smoothie I love to make consists of frozen blueberries, peach yogurt & orange juice ~ so simple, so yum! And it’s so pretty ~ it really is ~ it’s a beautiful purple. I have no idea on the amounts I just add it all in and turn on the blender – test taste and add what’s needed…. 1c. frozen blueberries (if I have fresh blueberries I add a handful of ice) 1c. oj 1/2 c. peach yogurt….sounds about right
Blessings, EMichelle
Oh….this look so good and refreshing. My blender just broke a few days ago when I wad making my kids’ favorite smoothie. I better get a replacement fast so I can try this soon.
The one our family makes all the time is:
1 banana
1 c. orange juice
1/2 can of chunk pineapple with its juice
2 c. frozen strawberries
We usually just throw stuff in until it looks good, but I think that’s about it.
If you’ve had it at Jamba Juice, it’s pretty close to Aloha Pineapple.
Judy – sure, I think a pinch of cinnamon would work.
We love smoothies here, and this was delish!
We’ve been whipping up smoothies all summer long. Peach has been one of our favorites!
I admit that my family is completely addicted to smoothies. The first time my sister asked me to post a smoothie recipe, I actually laughed to myself but I posted our favorite combination for her. Now, the smoothie posts are some of my most popular recipes. How is that possible? Peaches and nutmeg work great together. I like to add a little bit of ginger to that combination as well. Have a blessed week!
My kids loved this smoothie! Tons of vitamin C to help with colds. Great recipe!!!