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.
Can you freeze coconut milk in ice cube trays and add to smoothie, say preparing it beforehand, mix all in a bag and dump on blender when ready to mix and drink?
Hi Brittany,
While you can definitely freeze coconut milk, you’ll need to add some form of non-frozen liquid base to ensure everything blends smoothly. Looking to prep your green smoothie? Learn more here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/frozen-smoothie-packs
The smoothie tasted heavenly!
Hi Michelle,
YAY! Thanks for taking the time to reach out + share your love for our Peach Coconut Dream Green Smoothie. It’s one of our personal favorites too! 🙂
Hi Ladies,
Thanks for sharing the coconut recipe! Looking forward to trying it! (:
Since I’ve been making Smoothies ( all ‘thanks’ to both of you) I have been a blending fanatic!!! I absolutely love it!! I blend every morning for breakfast. Occasionally, I’ll have a regular breakfast on Saturday. ( But trust that doesn’t happen often. Not always in the mood to make it.) But for the most part I am smoothing like crazy!! (:
I’ve been creating and playing around with trying new things to blend along with the spinach and kale and so far its been fantastic and delicious!
I actually made a smoothie using 2 cups of spinach, 1 avocado, 6 slices of cucumbers, 1tbs flax seed, 1tbs of crunchy peanut butter,
6 strawberries and 2 cups of unsweetened Almond soy milk. And OMG!!! It was delicious!!! At other times I’ve also used 1 scoop of vanilla Whey along with other ingredients. This only happens when I’m blending for my husband separately. I just happen to taste his along with some spinach and other fruits and Almond soy milk and it too was the bomb!!! (:
Since I’ve started my sister has also started and she too is addictive as well. She shares her recipes with me and I with her. Some we create on our own and the rest we tune in to you guys for something ‘new’. (:
Anyway, just wanted to share.(:
Felinda in Big ‘ D’
Hi Felinda!
Thanks so much for reaching out! We’re so happy to have you as part of our community–sounds like you are lovin’ the green smoothie lifestyle!
That’s so awesome that you like to play mini-chef with your blender and come up with new creations! That’s how all of our recipes come about :).
Thanks so much for blendin’ with us and for sharing the green smoothie love!
Hello,
Thank you for sharing this smoothie. It tastes heavenly. My daughter who hates peach with passion tried it and she loved it.
Hi there. I haven’t tried this yet but am planning on it tomorrow as soon as I get the ingredients. I have a general question: I need to get more protein in my smoothies as I’m planning to make them as a breakfast and won’t have an opportunity to eat again for about 5 hours. What do you suggest I use for protein that is not milk dairy or eggs. Thx so much xo
Hi Susan,
We hope you love our Peach Coconut Dream Green Smoothie, it’s one of our favorites! Looking for a protein boost? We love reaching for plant-based protein options like nut butters, chia seeds, + hemp. Learn more about our favorites here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/plant-based-protein-powder
Looking to use your green smoothie as a breakfast meal replacement? We also suggest adding healthy fats along with protein to ensure you’re fueling your body with a complete meal. Check out our favorite meal replacement booster combos here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/meal-replacement-smoothie
Hope this helps!
Quick question: I only have frozen sliced peaches on hand. How much should I use in place of the one peach listed in the ingredients? (I was assuming 1 cup to equal the 3 cups of fruit in most your smoothie recipes.) Thanks.
oops!…that’s TWO peaches listed in ingredients
Hi Sandra,
You’re right! I use about 1 cup of frozen peaches in place of fresh in this recipe!
Cheers 🙂
Excellent! Snuck this one in on my 30 Day Challenge when I couldn’t find Week Two Page 2 and already had the grapes. Can’t wait to try it again.
Hi Vicki,
YAY! Thanks for the smoothie love!
What would be a good substitute for grapes? I like to share some of my smoothie with my dog and grapes are bad for dogs. I know…she’s spoiled! 😉
Hi Heather,
Sometimes pups need green smoothie love too! 🙂 Some great substitutes for grapes are apple + honeydew!
Hope she enjoys this recipe! 🙂
I’m new to this so this might not be a very smart question but is there a certain amount of ice that goes in these?
Hi Jenna,
Great question! We actually don’t add ice to our green smoothies. We suggest adding at least one frozen fruit to ensure your smoothies are creamy + chilled to perfection.
Only have fresh fruit on hand? Freeze your own! We suggest slicing your fruit and placing on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer. Once frozen through store your frozen fruit in a freezer-safe airtight container.
Hope this helps!
One of my favorites. I love having this after running.
Hi Alexandria,
YAY! Thanks for sharing the green smoothie love! Love reaching for a green smoothie post-workout? Check out this recipe to refuel your body!
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/post-workout-smoothie
I wasn’t a big fan of this one… it was one-note and kind of bland. I am not sure if it was the frozen peaches I used, but maybe I can try again with fresh peaches.
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for reaching out + sharing your review. Which recipe has been your favorite so far?
This is so good! Making this my new morning smoothie!
Rawesome! Thanks for blendin’ with us, Joyce!
This is the best smoothie recipe I’ve ever tried. I was skeptical because there’s no banana, but boy is it delicious! I added 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and one packet of stevia. Perfecto!
Hi Meaninc,
Yay! Thank you so much for reaching out + sharing the green smoothie love! Looking to sweeten up your favorite recipes, check out our favorite natural sweetener options…
This is our new favorite! My fiance and I LOVE this recipe. Thanks so much!!!
Hi Chelsea,
Yay! We love the sweet combination of grapes + peaches in this recipe!
Can I use anything else instead of coconut water? milk? How much will it change the taste?
Hi Jenna,
We love switching up our liquid bases! Water is a great replacement for coconut water in this recipe. Learn about more of our favorite liquid base options here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/dairy-free-smoothies
I just tried this recipe and instead put frozen mango (1cup). Was amazing!! I am addicted to this recipe!
Hi Samantha,
Yum! Mango is a great substitute in this recipe!
Best recipe I’ve tried yet! I ended up adding the extra banana to give it more body but is sooo sweet so I suggest you try the original recipe before adding the banana! Definitely something I could drink all day long x
Rawesome, Alice! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂