Simple Smoothies Series: Blueberry Peach

Smoothies are uber popular, uber easy, and satisfying.  

Since becoming a mom, I have definitely increased my love of smoothies.  It is a great go-to meal or snack when you are short on time.   

There are a tonne of recipes out there, however I tend to just play around in my kitchen and create my own. So I have been blending away and thought I should just start a series so I can share my successful smoothies (let's be honest, sometimes they sound good in theory but don't taste as good when created).  I also want to hear from you. So if you have an awesome smoothie recipe, tested and tried, let me know and I would be happy to feature it in my "Simple Smoothies Series".

As soon as I know I want to make a smoothie, I immediately just answer myself two questions:

a) Is this a meal or snack smoothie?
if a meal-time smoothie, I am conscious of the fact I need to incorporate protein; so I tend to add yogurt and milk and/or some nuts as well...or use protein powder (but I am picky on protein powders and only go with those not touted for bodybuilding etc.).

b)  What do I have on hand to make something great?
I like to add fruit,  if I don't have any frozen fruit I want to add ice as I enjoy a very chilled smoothie.  I also like a semi-thick consistency so if I dont have yogurt I add a banana.  I also pinpoint my craving and improvise as needed (i.e. if I want a sweet taste I add shaved coconut or perhaps a bit of vanilla). 

Here is my Blueberry Peach Smoothie,  delicious,  sweet with no added sugar,  healthy and an awesome way to get 2.5 servings of fruit in one drink!  

1/2 a banana

1 peach

a handful of frozen blueberries

1 cup skim milk

1/4 cup low-fat vanilla greek yogurt

1 tsp flax seed