This dairy-free Pineapple Peach Smoothie is a citrusy, sweet, and refreshing way to enjoy seasonal summer fruit! It’s delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla protein powder, depending on your health and nutrition needs.Â
If you’re looking for a way to use up your summer fruit, this Pineapple Peach Smoothie is the answer!
Peaches are a big deal where I live in Texas. If driving along the highway in summer, you’ll be sure to see billboards for farms selling fresh peaches and peach ice cream. Peaches are an important seasonal crop here and I always get excited seeing them at my local HEB grocery store!
I also love buying fresh pineapples in summer. When in season, they’re one of the most affordable summer fruits and their bright, tangy flavor is hard to beat!
Sometimes my eyes are bigger than my stomach, however, which leads to an abundance of quickly ripening summer fruit in my kitchen.
That’s where this smoothie comes in! With the incredible flavor combination of pineapple, peaches, and orange, it’s everything you want in a smoothie – refreshing, smooth, and packed with vitamin C and antioxidants.
And if you’re trying to build muscle or are simply following a higher-protein diet, this recipe has you covered as well!
Ingredients
- Pineapple – One of the star fruits in this smoothie, pineapple is bright, tangy, and refreshing. It’s also a vitamin C superstar! You can use fresh or frozen pineapple.
- Peaches – Fresh peaches make for a delicious seasonal treat in the summer and complement the tangy flavor of pineapple with its own sweet, mellow flavor.
- Banana – Adds a smooth, creamy texture.
- Orange juice – Adds citrus to brighten the flavor of this smoothie and make it extra refreshing.
- Soy milk – Adds creaminess and a dose of plant-based protein.
- Vanilla plant-based protein powder (optional) – Not required, but a good option for people trying to build muscle or make this smoothie into a more filling, nutritionally balanced meal or snack
How to Make
First, measure out each ingredient.
Add all ingredients to a blender. Cover with the blender lid.
Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape the sides with a spatula as needed.
Taste, adding more fruit, soy milk, or juice as needed to suit your taste preferences.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Nutrition & Health Benefits
- Contains 3 times the recommended Daily Value of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant to neutralize damaging free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.
- 1 cup of fortified soy milk provides 25% of the Daily Value for calcium to help support strong bones and teeth.
- Contains 8 grams of dietary fiber to help keep your bowel movements regular and support overall gut health.
- Adding a scoop of protein powder can help with managing blood sugar levels in those with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
Recipe card
Pineapple Peach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or frozen
- 1 cup sliced peaches fresh or frozen
- 1 banana medium
- 1/4 cup orange juice chilled
- 1 cup soy milk unsweetened and chilled
- 1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Taste, adding more fruit, soy milk, or juice as needed to suit your taste preferences.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to use fresh or frozen fruit, but try to include at least one type of frozen fruit. I used a frozen banana, frozen peaches, and fresh pineapple.Â
- Makes 1 large smoothie or 2 regular smoothies.
Nutrition Info
In 1 large smoothie:Â
- Calories: 327
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Dietary fiber: 8g
- Added sugars: 0g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated fat: 0.6g
- Sodium: 88mg
- Calcium: 321mg
- Iron: 2.4mg
- Zinc: 1mg
- Vitamin C: 261mg
Note: Nutrition info does not include optional protein powder.
Variations & Substitutions
- Soy milk – Feel free to use your favorite non-dairy milk in place of soy. If you want to keep the protein content higher, use pea milk or almond milk fortified with plant protein.
- Juice – I used orange juice for a fruitier, more citrusy flavor, but pineapple juice works great as well. You can also try mango nectar if that’s what you have on hand.
- For a boost of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats, consider adding a tablespoon of flax, hemp, or chia seeds.
FAQ
Can I use a different non-dairy milk?
Yes, feel free to use whichever non-dairy milk you prefer. I like using soy milk because it’s a high-protein plant-based milk that adds 7-8 grams of protein, helping make this smoothie a bit more balanced.
Why is protein powder optional?
I included protein powder as an optional ingredient to help you adapt this recipe to your health and nutrition goals. Adding protein powder can help support muscle-building and make this smoothie into a more filling breakfast or snack. If you’re just looking for a tasty way to use up fresh or frozen fruit, you might not feel the need to add protein powder.
Do I need to use frozen fruit?
Since this recipe doesn’t use ice, I recommend using at least one type of frozen fruit so that the smoothie is cold enough. Frozen banana slices are pretty easy to keep on hand and are great to use with fresh pineapple and peaches in the summer.
Make ahead / storage tips
This smoothie can be kept in the fridge for a few hours after blending but is best consumed right away.
