Almond Peach Smoothie

Generally the blender I have does a fine job for my smoothies. Today, I wish I had a Vita-mix.  This smoothie had a good taste, but the flecks of almond were a bit to chunky for me.  I don't believe I will be getting a Vita-mix anytime soon, so I would have to find a different way to puree my almonds.  Maybe in my handheld blender or the milling blade on my Baby Bullet....hmmm.

On a plus side, I just got my boxes of peaches and pear from our fruit order!!! Can't wait to use this fresh fruit in my smoothies.  Any suggestions out there for a good peach or pear smoothie?

Almond Peach Smoothie

1/2 C raw whole almonds

1/2 C almond milk

Heat up the almonds and almond milk (microwave or stove) to help soften the almonds.

In the blender add the almond / milk 

1 Banana

Blend on high to puree the almonds

1/2 fresh peach ( I left the skin on, more fiber. And since I already knew if was going to be chunky the skin wasn't going to make a difference.)

1 T ground flax seed

1 T wheat germ

1 T Hemp Seed

2 T raw quick oats

enough almond milk to make 4 cups

Strawberry Peach Kale Smoothie

Recently I made Kale chips for the first time. So simple and delicious. I wanted my oldest to try them and I told him they were Dino Chips.  Saying anything is dino related usually peaks his interest. He ate them and LIKED them and has asked for me to make more! I love when kids surprise me!
Today I added Kale to my smoothie.  Kale is a thicker leaf than spinach and took more blending. Even then, next time I will steam it really quick to help soften it first.  Kale also has a stronger flavor than spinach.

Strawberry Peach Kale Smoothie

1 banana

1 stem of kale, remove the leaf from the steam

7 whole strawberries, frozen thawed

1/2 large peach

enough almond milk to make 4 cups

Blend the banana and kale together until kale is fine puree. Add other ingredients and blend.

I didn't add all the grains today, but certainly you could.

Stone Fruit Smoothie

Stone fruit are in season! I love a good peach.  So I blended a couple together for this delicious smoothie. I have also come across a new addition to the smoothie. Hemp seed.  Hemp seed is nutty (think sunflower seed) in taste and a health benefit in many ways. Check it out here. There is also another smoothie recipe there.

Stone Fruit Smoothie

1 black plum (pitted, the skin came of easy on this one)

1 Prunacot (hybrid plum / apricot yum. Also pitted, left the skin on)

1/2 a large peach (pitted skin off)

1 banana

1Tground flax

1 T wheat germ

2 T raw quick oats

1 T raw hemp seed

Blend with enough almond milk to make 4 cups. This doesn't have a thick consistency to the smoothie, but still yummy!