Susan Belsinger’s Creamiest Summer Peach Fruit Smoothie

Excerpted from “Diet Simple Farm to Table Recipes: 50 New Reasons to Cook in Season!“

“Another great combo is raspberries with peaches. Besides being quick and easy, the best thing about this recipe is that it tastes good and it is good for you!   Sometimes when I know I’m going to be burning a lot of energy—I add a handful of dry oatmeal—if makes it thicker and more filling, adds protein, and keeps me going longer. Just double the recipe if you are making smoothies for two,” says Susan. I’d like to add that soymilk makes extra creamy smoothies. Try it!

Serves 2

About 1 to 1 1/2 cups peaches and/or other fruit, cut into chunks
About 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 cup cold soy milk
3 to 5 ice cubes
2 drops pure vanilla extract

Put the fruit in the blender. Drizzle the syrup or honey over it. Add the ice cubes. Pour the soy milk over all and add the vanilla. Blend until pureed and frothy. Serve immediately in a tall glass with a straw.