Fresh ginger brings out the natural sweetness of the ripe fruit used to create this protein-packed breakfast smoothie – perfect for back-to-school or any time of the year.
I love fall more than words can express. Beautiful foliage, freshly picked apples, crisp lake walks and plenty of pumpkin recipes. We will be celebrating our 8th wedding anniversary, our son’s 2nd birthday, my 33rd birthday and the birth of our second son in the coming months. To say that I’m excited for fall would be a complete understatement.
Can I tell you the one thing I’m going to miss about summer? Wearing a bathing suit. Ok not really. I’m going to miss FRESH FRUIT!!!!! Strawberries, blueberries, cherries, plums, raspberries and more.
Our family has had so much fun visiting blueberry patches, peach orchards and other fruit farms from all over the region over the past few months. One of my favorite photos from the season is the one above which reminds me of the book Blueberries for Sal. Ironically, our son’s middle name is Salvatore named after his paternal grandfather.
Sadly, we enjoyed the very last of the 12 pounds of peaches we picked in the form of a sinfully delicious Fresh Peach Cobbler that I made for a big family dinner recently. The good news is that Cascadian Farms organic frozen berries are picked at their peak ensuring maximum nutrition for smoothies all year long.
Your straw is waiting.
Blueberry Ginger Peach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 peach halved pit removed
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger about 1 in. piece
- 2 scoops scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
- 1 cup water
- ice
Instructions
- Pulse all ingredients except for the ice in a high speed blender until smooth.
- Add ice until you've reached desired consistency.
- Serve in two tall glasses.
Notes
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Disclaimer: Cascadian Farm compensated me for my time to create this seasonal recipe inspired by a local farmers market. As always, all thoughts are 100% my own.
Susan
September 7, 2013 at 11:58 amI made this for breakfast this morning, and we both really enjoyed it. The combination of flavors and the flavor balance are perfect. I ended up doing individual servings in my Magic Bullet cups, and only had room for two ice cubes, so they were kind of room temperature. Because of that, next time I will either freeze my banana, blueberries, peaches, or do it in the big blender so I can add more ice. Actually, using frozen blueberries and peaches would make this an all-year-around smoothie… :-) I also appreciate that this is my kind of smoothie, with no changes needed – a very unusual experience. Unless I’m using a whole cup of Greek yogurt, I always put in protein powder to get the protein level up, and flaxseed is another ingredient I always use.
Liz DellaCroce
September 8, 2013 at 11:42 amWow thank you so much for your nice words Susan!!! I love mine super icy as well so I don’t blame you for using frozen fruit next time!
Susan
September 4, 2013 at 12:49 pmI love smoothies and am always looking for new ideas. This one sounds amazing, so I’ll be trying it soon. Thank you for posting this.
Liz DellaCroce
September 4, 2013 at 3:42 pmI hope you enjoy it Susan!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
September 4, 2013 at 12:00 pmI want to lick fall!! Favorite season fo’ sure! And I am so digging your smoothie recipes. Love me some ginger!
Liz DellaCroce
September 4, 2013 at 3:41 pmLOL I want to lick it too!!! How come you so funny?
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen
September 4, 2013 at 11:05 amGreat smoothie, Liz! I love peaches and ginger together! Sounds like you guys have a great fall ahead of you :)
Liz DellaCroce
September 4, 2013 at 3:41 pmThank you Kelli!! I just think peaches and ginger should be BFFs. :)
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
September 4, 2013 at 10:41 amI am so ready for fall but will definitely miss all of the fresh fruit of summer! Love combining ginger and peach! Great smoothie!
Liz DellaCroce
September 4, 2013 at 3:42 pmI know tell me about it – I’m already sad about strawberries!!
Marie @ Not Enough Cinnamon.com
September 4, 2013 at 9:09 amI’m with you on the fresh fruits. I really wish we could get fresh berries all year long! I’m not going to complain since the strawberry season has just begun here in Australia, but it’s always too short! Can’t wait for summer to be here (in December!) to enjoy delicious fruits.
I’ve never tried adding ginger to my smoothie. Gonna try that next time! Thanks for sharing :)
Liz DellaCroce
September 4, 2013 at 9:35 amI’m so jealous your strawberry season is just beginning!! Enjoy it on my behalf!!
Aggie
September 4, 2013 at 6:49 amWhat a pretty smoothie!! I have never added ginger to a smoothie, sounds so good!!!
Fall has a special place in my heart too – my anniversary, sons birthday, and now another sons birthday! What I’m missing for my fall is the cooler temps and the changing of the leaves…that gets pushed to winter here, but I can deal :)
Liz DellaCroce
September 4, 2013 at 9:36 amI love fall babies!!! You will love the ginger – when I forget it my smoothie is majorly lacking!!
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September 3, 2013 at 6:36 pmI miss the fresh fruit once autumn comes, too. But wow, you really do have a lot to look forward to in the near future! How exciting and memorable this fall will be :)
Love everything in this smoothie- you’ve reminded me to stock up on protein powder!
Liz DellaCroce
September 3, 2013 at 8:05 pmThank you Christy – it’s going to be a great season!! :-)
ashley - Baker by Nature
September 3, 2013 at 1:03 pmI looooove blueberry & ginger together, so I just know this smoothie is killer!
Liz DellaCroce
September 3, 2013 at 2:05 pmI think we should have my smoothie for breakfast and your sammie for lunch!!
marla
September 3, 2013 at 12:18 pmAhhhhh. Gotta love a blueberry smoothie. Nice pics!
Liz DellaCroce
September 3, 2013 at 2:05 pmThanks so much Marla! I’m going to miss fruit season, that’s for sure.
Eat Good 4 Life
September 3, 2013 at 12:00 pmI am loving smoothies of any kind. I pretty much always start the day with a smoothie. So much nutrition you can pack in it. Congrats on the birth of your second son :-)
Liz DellaCroce
September 3, 2013 at 12:08 pmOhh I’m actually not due until early November!! I was just listing the many reasons I’m excited for fall – ahaha..I agree with you on smoothies!!!
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September 3, 2013 at 9:41 amI love ginger, but I always forget about it. This sounds so refreshing!
Liz DellaCroce
September 3, 2013 at 12:07 pmWhenever I leave it out of a smoothie it’s missing something!!
Dan from Platter Talk
September 3, 2013 at 9:03 amGreat recipe – and pretty and delicious looking!! Thanks for sharing!
Liz DellaCroce
September 3, 2013 at 9:10 amThanks so much Dan! Enjoy!
Kim |Just For Clicks
September 3, 2013 at 8:05 amI gotta tell you….. I too LOVE Fall. In my book, it starts today. Seriously, I’ve already brought out the fall decorations. Love it!
This is a great breakfast smoothie recipe…. Love the idea of combining peaches and blueberries and ginger. Can’t wait to make this for my kiddos and I!
Have a great day Friend!!!
Liz DellaCroce
September 3, 2013 at 8:20 amI love fall too!!! It’s the best!! I hope you enjoy this recipe!!