Dairy Free Peach Protein Smoothie +VIDEO

Getting enough protein in during the mornings can be difficult if you can’t have milk, cheese, whey or cottage cheese. I’ve paired three plant-based sources of protein to mix into this refreshing peach smoothie that makes it a delicious breakfast on-the-go. This peach protein smoothie is also free of: casein, wheat, gluten, egg, fish, shellfish, peanut, tree nut and sesame making it incredibly allergy friendly!

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WHY THIS PROTEIN PEACH SMOOTHIE ROCKS

• So many smoothie recipes use milk as a base, which is a no-go for me. I also didn’t want to use up your almond milk or whatever other type of expensive non-dairy milk you have in the fridge–save that for cereal.
• I also like that this doesn’t call for straight juice. Because if there’s a juice container sitting in my fridge, my kids will drink it before I can use it in a smoothie.
• Instead, for the liquid portion, it uses a can of mandarin oranges (just the ones in water or juice for less sugar) so that it uses up my pantry staple and we get a little more fiber from the oranges being blended up.
• We have this exact smoothie every week before church. We call it our “Sunday Smoothie” because it’s a quick, on-the-go breakfast my kids all like and can drink while we’re running late as usual.
• I also like that it calls for fresh bananas, because I rarely have frozen bananas. The only frozen thing you need are frozen peaches, which are easy to find in the freezer section–it doesn’t even require ice!

HOW IS THIS PEACH PROTEIN SMOOTHIE DAIRY FREE?

Because this smoothie recipe uses no milk, uses a dairy-free yogurt, and a dairy-free protein powder it is free of all milk and dairy products! The banana, mandarin oranges and peaches are naturally dairy free (though always check every single label if there is one, just to be sure and stay in that good habit!).

WHAT PROTEIN POWDER DO I RECOMMEND?

You can use whatever dairy-free or vegan protein powder you feel comfortable with. Thankfully, there are quite a few types of non-whey protein powders out there. You can get just a pea protein, or a soy protein or something that has a mixture. We like Orgain’s Vegan Vanilla protein powder because vanilla goes well with this recipe, and is a good neutral base. I like that it has a blend of protein sources in it as well. 

HOW MUCH PROTEIN DOES THIS RECIPE HAVE?

In this recipe it has:

• 6 grams of protein from the Silk yogurt
• 3 grams of protein from the hemp heart seeds
• 10.5 grams protein from one scoop of Orgain
• =19.5 grams of protein in one batch

And, you can adjust it by adding an extra scoop of protein powder, or more hemp heart seeds to meet your needs. For it being so easy, and so delicious, and not having dairy, that’s pretty good! Especially considering most smoothies are just loads of fruit and juice. Note, the amounts may vary if you use different brands.

WHAT ARE HEMP SEEDS, HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO THEY HAVE AND WHERE CAN I BUY THEM?

Hemp seeds, or sometimes called hemp hearts or hemp seed hearts are a fantastic source of vegan protein. They come from the Cannabis Sativa plant (don’t worry–there’s no CBD or THC in it). They’re the soft center found inside the hard outer shell. 

They actually have more protein and more omegas than chia seeds and flax seeds. Some people describe them as nutty, but I feel like that is pretty generous. I don’t find they really have much of a taste, unless you’re eating them plain. They get lost in the overall peachy flavor of the smoothie and if you have a good enough blender, you can’t tell they’re in there so there’s no texture or taste, making it a perfect way to sneak in some extra nutrition. 

You could even adjust the amount and use more hemp seed hearts if you want to boost the protein amount. One Tablespoon gives you approximately 3 grams of protein.

You can often buy hemp seed hearts in natural grocery stores in the bulk section, or Amazon, or by many different companies. They’re getting easier and easier to find and one bag lasts a long time.

WHAT DAIRY FREE YOGURT DO I RECOMMEND?

Dairy-free yogurt can be a landmine. Some people want the nut based kind, but we can’t do that since my son also has nut allergies. If you like and can do cashew or almond based yogurt, go for it!

Some people get upset about the sugar content, or the protein (or lack thereof). We just had to make the decision based on what we could find. We live in a small town in Idaho, and this was the only dairy-free yogurt that had a peach flavor and worked for my son’s allergies. So, we use Silk’s Peach Mango soy based yogurt, but feel free to swap in what works for you. 

WHAT BLENDER DO I RECOMMEND?

For me, there is only one choice: Blendtec. You want something that can crush up the frozen peaches and blend it so well that those small hemp seeds still get completely incorporated. I think smoothie consumption will go way up when you have something that makes it silky and smooth. I’ve had mine for over a decade and it still works like a dream. It’s a worthy investment.

WHAT OTHER TOOLS DOES THIS RECIPE NEED?

A good spatula, measuring cups and measuring spoons are also needed to successfully make this recipe.

LIST OF INGREDIENTS:

• 1 container of dairy-free peach yogurt
• 1 can of mandarin oranges, liquid and all
• 1 banana
• Hemp seed hearts
• Frozen peaches

WHAT OTHER DAIRY FREE BREAKFAST RECIPES DO I RECOMMEND?

I would recommend my gluten-free and dairy-free protein pancakes. I also have gluten-free and dairy-free protein French toast coming soon, so stay tuned! I also have a list of 100+ gluten-free and dairy-free breakfast ideas. 

WHAT OTHER DAIRY-FREE SNACK RECIPES DO I RECOMMEND?

Smoothies not only make a good breakfast, but a good snack too. If you’re looking for more dairy-free snack recipes, remember: all of the recipes on my site are dairy-free. I’d suggest by starting to look at my snack section of my recipe index. Be sure to hit next page, as there are 3 pages of ideas.

IS THERE A VIDEO SHOWING HOW TO MAKE THIS?

Yes there is! I always find visuals a helpful way to see how to use the recipe from start to finish. The video should auto play, but if it doesn’t, it’s embedded into the bottom of the recipe card. If all else fails, you can view it on my YouTube page and while you’re there be sure to like and subscribe! 

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