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Georgie Peach Smoothie

Last Updated on October 5, 2019

Peach Smoothie Recipe peach smoothie in glass garnished with a piece of peach

Georgia Peach Smoothie glass with peach smoothie garnished with a peach slice

Who doesn’t love a good smoothie right? Well, we’re going to get away from the go-to, popular strawberry smoothie recipe and instead make a peach smoothie!

(YAY!)

We’re calling this Georgia Peach Smoothie because we’re pairing it up with a Martin Luther King, Jr., children’s book!

 
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(More on that in a bit!)

So . . .

why smoothies recipes?

 

Smoothie recipes are great for kids because:

  1. They’re quick and easy.
  2. They’re fun.
  3. They’re very healthy.
  4. Kids can add a variety of different things and tailor them to their liking.

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How To Make A Smoothie

Smoothies are so easy! To make easy healthy smoothie recipes, just add fresh fruit and/or vegetables, yogurt or milk, and a couple of ice cubes into a smoothie blender.

Blend until smooth and serve immediately!

✅ SMOOTHIE TIP: Keep your eye out for sale prices on this specific smoothie maker. (We have it, too, and love it!) It’s awesome because it’s simple to switch between different smoothies for different kids. If you find it for under $39.99, then that’s a GREAT deal! Snatch it up! CHECK IT NOW.

 

What can you put in smoothies?

What can you put in smoothies? cut up fruit in heart shaped bowls

Honestly, you can put anything that you want in smoothies! (That’s one of the reasons they’re so great, especially for kids!) Smoothies are a great way to help kids get their daily vegetables because you can add in things like spinach and kale and your kids won’t even know. Here are some ideas for smoothies that kids will love:

  • Bananas
  • Strawberries
  • Mangoes
  • Blueberries
  • Cherries
  • Carrots
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Oatmeal
  • Peanut butter or nut butters
  • Chocolate
  • Milk
  • Soy milk
  • Coconut milk
  • Rice milk

& MORE!

Smoothie recipes really are only limited by your and your children’s imaginations! So, don’t be afraid to play around with them.

How do you make a smoothie thicker?

Sometimes you can add too much milk (or too many ice cubes) and your smoothie becomes watered down or too thin. To make a smoothie thicker, you can add frozen fruit. Some people also add things like avocado or pumpkin puree to make it creamier and thicker. Just don’t add more ice cubes or milk.

—Jump to Recipe—

 

Georgia Peach Smoothie Paired With Martin’s Big Words

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. children's book with Dr. King smiling on the front I always want to be sure to talk to my daughter about different aspects of history, difficult times, and the important people in it.

So it was clear that we would read about Martin Luther King, Jr. as one of our children’s books and theme recipes pairing.

One of our favorite books has become Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. written by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier.

We read it a couple of times each year (still!) and especially make sure to read it on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Because of the significance of King and his journey, I wanted a children’s book that was accurate and not filled with fluff that dodges the difficult issues.

After reading the synopsis online, this biographical book seemed to fill that.

The book starts with King as a child and his understanding of racism (with seeing “Whites Only” signs) and moves all the way through significant events in his life to his death.

I love that the book incorporates different quotes from King within the story and covers the  importance of the civil rights movement in a basic way without getting too detailed and going over children’s heads.

There are fantastic watercolors that fill each page, also.

Listed Book Age Range: 5-8 years

CAUTION: This is a difficult topic, so be sure to consider your child’s age and maturity stage. I first read it to my 4 year old, but I spent a great deal of time discussing each page and the issue of race and civil rights and hatred from some people. Although the book doesn’t go into details on his death, it does reveal that he was shot and died, which may be too much for little children. Later, after reading the book and discussing it, I asked my daughter if she was happy we read it and she said “yes and no” and then she wanted to look at the page that talked about him getting shot again. 

 

Since this is such a serious and important topic, it was hard to come up with a recipe to pair with this book.

However, in a nod to Dr. King’s birthplace of Atlanta, we decided to make a “Georgia” peach smoothie.

We first made it when my daughter was four years old and she said, “This is the best smoothie I’ve ever had!”

(It IS tasty! If you’re making it for a healthy smoothie for yourself, throw in a tablespoon of flaxseeds or chia seeds!)

We made our peach smoothie without yogurt, but you can also make this peach smoothie with yogurt for a creamier version.

 

Peach Smoothie Recipe peach smoothie in glass garnished with a piece of peach

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PEACH SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Georgia Peach Smoothie glass with peach smoothie garnished with a peach slice
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5 from 1 vote

"Georgia" Peach Smoothie

This is such refreshing smoothie recipe that it will quickly become a favorite in your house! You can also use frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Little Cooks Reading books

Ingredients

  • 2 Peaches (washed)
  • 1 Banana
  • 1/2 Cup Orange juice
  • 1/2 Cup Soy Milk (You can also use regular milk, coconut, almond milk, etc.)
  • 3-5 Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Wash and slice peaches. Add to blender. (We like to set aside a couple of slices of peaches to garnish with!)
  • Peel and slice banana. Add to blender.
  • Add soy milk and orange juice to blender. Blend until all ingredients are blended completely.
  • Add ice cubes and pulse/blend until ice is blended into mixture.
  • Pour, garnish with a piece of peach (optional), and and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is estimated. Changes to the recipe and use of different brands may cause changes to the nutritional information to vary slightly from the ones provided here.
 
 
Don't forget to pair the recipe with Martin's Big Words children's book!

READ MORE: CHILDREN’S BOOKS ON MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

If you want to continue learning more about Martin Luther King, Jr. and civil rights, these are some of our favorite children’s books on the topics:


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About The Author

Jacqueline Wilson is a professional writer of 17 years, an educator, mom, wife, homeschool super freak, and #1 Bestselling Author. She loves incorporating books and cooking into their homeschool learning and just for fun.

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  1. Jacqueline
    June 13, 2019 at 3:56 pm · Reply

    5 stars
    SUPER refreshing!

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