Peach Almond Smoothie

Name: Peach Almond Smoothie
Yield: 1 generous serving
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons rolled oats; 2 to 3 tablespoons hot or boiling water (enough to just cover the oats); 1 1/2 large ripe peaches, pitted and sliced, or 8 ounces frozen peaches; 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 10 untoasted almonds, soaked overnight in water to cover, skinned if desired; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (to taste); 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (to taste); 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons agave nectar (to taste); 3 or 4 ice cubes if using fresh peaches

By Martha Rose Shulman

Total Time: 18 minutes (including oatmeal soaking time)
Rating: 4(158)
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Peaches and almonds are closely related and make a great match in this not-too-sweet smoothie.

Peaches and almonds are closely related botanically, one reason why they have always made a good match in desserts and baked goods. I combined ripe summer peaches with almond milk and soaked almonds here, and also added some almond extract for additional flavor. The smoothie is further enriched with oatmeal, and only slightly sweet. You can add more agave syrup, or honey if you eat honey, if you wish. If delicious fresh peaches are no longer available, use frozen peaches.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 generous serving

2tablespoons rolled oats
2 to 3tablespoons hot or boiling water (enough to just cover the oats)
1½large ripe peaches, pitted and sliced, or 8 ounces frozen peaches
1cup unsweetened almond milk
10untoasted almonds, soaked overnight in water to cover, skinned if desired
¼ to ½teaspoon almond extract (to taste)
¼ to ½teaspoon vanilla extract (to taste)
1½ to 2teaspoons agave nectar (to taste)
3 or 4ice cubes if using fresh peaches

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine the rolled oats and hot or boiling water in a small bowl or ramekin and leave until the oatmeal is soft, about 15 minutes.
Step 2
Place all of the ingredients (including the soaked oatmeal) in a blender and blend at high speed for 1 minute. Serve at once.

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Notnef5 years ago

I think the soaking is just to soften them so they’re easier to blend. If you have a high speed blender like a Ninja or Vitamix, they should be fine unsoaked.

Justician5 years ago

Can I use almond flour instead of the untoasted almonds? Soaking overnight is a non-starter for a smoothie.

moilechef4 years ago

I used almond flour. No soaking. It was fine.

Alissa4 years ago

I used raw almonds (not soaked) and raw oats (no hot water) and it tasted delish! Not sure if this would work with a weaker blender But Vitamix does the trick.

Allison1 year ago

I doubled this for “two generous servings” and it made enough for 4 people, lol.

C. Fox2 years ago

You could use almond butter instead.

Rachel1 year ago

I did this (about a tablespoon) and can confirm that it adds very nice almond flavor.

Jan Moorman3 years ago

Just think day ahead anc soak the whole almonds. Then blanch for 10 seconds in boiling water. Strain, drop into cold water, then slide off the brown skins. The almonds will be plump and luscious, no need for added extract.