Peach Almond Smoothie

By Martha Rose Shulman

Published September 29, 2014

  • Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
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Total Time
18 minutes (including oatmeal soaking time)
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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

  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons hot or boiling water (enough to just cover the oats)

  • 1 ½ 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

  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon almond extract (to taste)

  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (to taste)

  • 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons agave nectar (to taste)

  • 3 or 4 ice cubes if using fresh peaches

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 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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Notnef

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.

Justician

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

moilechef

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

Allison

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

C. Fox

You could use almond butter instead.

Rachel

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

Jan Moorman

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.

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