Vibrant Fruit Smoothies
Peaches and pears are ready to blend into a range of wholesome, colorful and delicious smoothies – perfect for breakfast, snack or a cool, post-workout replenishment.
• Simple Peach Yogurt: Combine 1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® No Sugar Added Sliced Peaches or Sliced Peaches in Juice, drained, with 2/3 cup plain low fat yogurt and 1/2 cup ice (about 4 large cubes) in a blender; blend about 15 to 30 seconds until smooth.
• Green Zinger: Combine 1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® No Sugar Added Sliced Peaches or Sliced Peaches in Juice, drained, with 2/3 cup plain low fat yogurt, 1 cup frozen bagged spinach leaves, 2 Tbsp. honey, 1 Tbsp. lime juice and 1 tsp. fresh or frozen grated ginger in a blender; blend about 15 to 30 seconds until smooth.
• Golden Milk: Combine 1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® No Sugar Added Sliced Peaches or Sliced Peaches in Juice, drained, with 1 frozen sliced banana, 1 Tbsp. honey, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1 tsp. fresh or frozen grated ginger, 1 tsp. turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper and 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom or cinnamon in a blender; blend about 15 to 30 seconds until smooth.
• Superfruit: Combine 1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® No Sugar Added Sliced Pears or 1 can (15 oz.) Del Monte® Pear Halves in Juice, drained, with 2/3 cup plain low fat yogurt, 1/2 cup frozen blackberries, 1 pouch (100 g) frozen acai purée, 2 Tbsp. honey, 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves and 1 Tbsp. lime juice in a blender; blend about 15 to 30 seconds until smooth.
• Rise and Shine: Combine 1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® No Sugar Added Sliced Pears or 1 can (15 oz.) Del Monte® Pear Halves in Juice, drained, with 1/2 cup almond or oat milk, 1 frozen sliced banana, 1/4 cup rolled oats, 2 Tbsp. honey, 2 Tbsp. almond butter and 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, chai spice blend or pumpkin pie spice in a blender; blend about 15 to 30 seconds until smooth.
Refrigerate any remaining smoothie up to 24 hours.
Leftover smoothie makes great popsicles – just pour into popsicle molds and freeze.