Sunny Nectarine Smoothie
A refreshing and nutrient-packed smoothie bursting with the sweet flavor of ripe nectarines and banana.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe nectarines, pitted and chopped
- 1 banana
- 1 cup coconut milk (or any dairy-free milk)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Setting out all your ingredients upfront makes the process smoother.
- Chop the nectarines and banana: Pit and chop your nectarines and slice your banana into manageable chunks.
- Add to the blender: Toss in your chopped nectarines and banana into your blender along with the coconut milk.
- Blend until smooth: Secure the lid and blend on high until everything is well combined and silky smooth.
- Taste and adjust: Taste your smoothie; add maple syrup or vanilla if desired, and blend again.
- Ice it up: If you want a chilled vibe, toss in some ice and blend once more.
- Serve it up: Pour your smoothie into a glass and garnish with a slice of nectarine or chia seeds if you wish.
Notes
Add protein powder or Greek yogurt for a protein boost. Substitute peaches if nectarines aren’t available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smoothie, nectarines, healthy drink, vegan, breakfast