This peach spinach smoothie screams summer and is the ultimate in refreshing green smoothies. It’s loaded up with heart-healthy dietary fiber and relies on refreshing fruits for its mildly sweet flavor. By the way, if you prefer a sweeter smoothie — feel free to add a banana, which also adds more potassium and will make the smoothie creamy.
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Peach Spinach Smoothie Ingredients
This is such a fun smoothie to make + sip! It’s the perfect post workout drink because it’s easy to make, with just 4 rawkstar ingredients:
- Spinach– a superfood leafy green packed with iron.
- Grapes– loaded with vitamins C and K, as well as nutrients that help keep the heart healthy.
- Peaches– rich in antioxidants, which help fight chronic disease and cancer.
- Coconut water– contains electrolytes, which aid in workout recovery.
Basically, this peach spinach smoothie is a powerhouse of wellness… plus it tastes delicious.
Green vs red grapes
Is there really a difference in nutrition between green and red grapes? The easy answer is… not really. If there’s one variety you like best, then go for it. Yet the darker in color the grape is, the more antioxidants it contains. So if that’s why your popping grapes, then aim for the darker red varieties.
I think green grapes are more tart, and pair well with the sweet peaches + tangy coconut water in this smoothie, so I typically blend those.
If this peach spinach smoothie causes you to fall in love with grapes, then check out these other grape smoothie recipes:
To peel or not to peel peaches
Depending on the type of blender you have, you may want to peel your peaches. Yet if your blender can handle the skin, then I def recommend keeping it. Many of the nutrients from peaches are found in that fuzzy skin, so taking it off causes you to lose some value. Looking for more peach smoothies? Check these incredible recipes out:
Green Smoothie Ingredient Swaps
As with any green smoothie, I want you to get all the benefits you can. If that means swapping out an ingredient for one you can more easily find, ingest, or grow, then go for it! Spinach can be swapped out for Swiss chard or baby kale. Peaches can be swapped for almost any other stone fruit (apricots, nectarines, plums), or mango. Swap coconut water out for plain water, or even brewed tea. Obviously the flavor + consistency will change based on the swaps you make, so if the blend doesn’t feel right, don’t be afraid to add in extra fruit or liquid for the perfect drink.
Protein Boost
Want to turn this smoothie into a meal replacement? Adding 1 serving of my protein powder recipe will boost this smoothie by 10 grams of protein. This is the cleanest protein powder on the market, specifically designed for smoothies, so it works with any kind of smoothie you make! It also adds 4 grams of healthy fat as well as 7 grams of fiber, which helps your body turn that smoothie into clean energy.
Freezing Ingredients for Smoothies
Peaches are great smoothie ingredients, yet they have such a short growing season. Honestly, I buy them by the crate at Costco and Trader Joe’s, then slice them up and freeze. This way I can use them throughout the year, and I know they were super ripe + fresh when frozen. When freezing, I slice peaches into wedges, then lay them out on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Freeze for 1 hour, then toss the wedges into a freezer-safe container for storage.
Did you know grapes are also great frozen? My kids love to eat frozen grapes for snacks in the summer, yet freezing them also makes them the perfect ‘fruit cube’ for smoothies. Just lay grapes out on a tray lined with parchment, freeze for 1 hour, then store in a freezer safe container.
If using frozen grapes in this smoothie, make sure to up the liquid to 3/4 a cup instead of 1/2. This is because grapes act as a liquid and a fruit in smoothies, but not when frozen.
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Peach Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup coconut water
- 1 cup grapes frozen
- ½ cup peach frozen
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend spinach, grapes and coconut water until smooth.
- Add the remaining fruits and blend again.
Notes
- Freeze at least one of these fruits to make the smoothie cold.
- Other stone fruits can be used in place of the peaches, if needed. Grapes can be substituted with cubed melon. Plain water may be used in place of the coconut water, if needed.
- You can use either green or red grapes.
- Swap spinach for the leafy greens of your choice.
I was super excited to try this one and unfortunately was very disappointed. I’m not sure if it’s that I don’t like coconut water as a smoothie taste but it had a strange aftertaste to me. Also when I hear dream in the name I think thick, sweet and creamy. It was sweet enough but definitely not creamy like I would have liked. I will try it again with either water or coconut milk. Also maybe more peach as I didn’t taste the peach at all.
Next time I’ll use fresh grapes and more peaches. Perfection!!
Love the grapes in this, an interesting twist! I made it a second time over the weekend and used almond milk for the liquid and that was delicious as well.
Three stars sweet yet good
I didn’t like the grapes, but I used red not the green shown in the picture. So, I’ll have to try the green before I so no. That’s what its all about isn’t it?
Definitely was not my favorite. The taste of the grapes overpowered the peaches. I’d add more peaches next time.
I thought about a 3 rating for this because it was so sweet to me. (I don’t like them super sweet) This was like candy in a jar…but my son absolutely loved it. However it made me a believer for frozen grapes in my smoothies
Also I think the name is not fitting for the smoothie. Let’s rename it!!
While this was tasty it was not what I was expecting. I think I will try what someone else suggested by leaving it for a bit to let the flavours meld!!
Liked it better than the first time I tried it. Would like to try grapes with other fruits in a smoothie.
Delicious! Can’t wait to make it again!
This one was good! I used regular water instead of coconut water since I don’t like coconuts. I was a bit skeptical about the grapes because I’ve never heard of grapes in a smoothie. It was really good though! I really like this one and will keep it on regular rotation!
When I first blended this I was surprised by how much I could taste the spinach, but I let it sit a bit, while preparing for my day and getting out the door, and it got sweeter and sweeter as it sat. It ended up being super refreshing. I can not wait to try this at the peak of summer when peaches are at their best.
I think this has been my favorite smoothie so far in the challenge. It is subtlety sweet with a nice coconut flavor. I used frozen peaches as they’re quite out of season here to buy fresh and it may have changed the taste a bit in that the peach wasn’t overly strong, but that was quite alright. It was tasty!
Did not enjoy this one. I mostly tasted spinach. Maybe I will try to make again.
WOW – never thought about grapes & peach combo but it is delicious. True about the high sugar content but another delicious way to get more fruits & veggies in my diet.
Liked this one, nice and refreshing. Mango instead of peaches and a tablespoon of chia.
I would add avocado next time to thicken it up a little.