06.29.2009 12:20 pm

Pick a peach, make a smoothie

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Local peaches are just coming into season. I can eat an almost unlimited number out of hand. With the rest, I like to bake and make jam. Here’s a new idea, from the Culinary Institute of America: a peach smoothie.

PEACH SMOOTHIE

Makes 2 servings

2 ripe peaches, peeled and pit removed
1 banana, sliced
1 cup peach juice or nectar
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 Tbsp honey, or to taste
2 peach slices for garnish

In a blender, combine peaches, banana, peach juice or nectar, yogurt, and honey. Purée until smooth and thick.
Serve the smoothies at once in chilled tall glasses garnished with a peach slice.
Nutritional information, per serving: 300 calories, 5g protein, 1g fat, 72g carbohydrates, 55mg sodium, 5mg cholesterol, 4g fiber