Peach and Blueberry Green Smoothie Bowl
When made, it was about 6 oz of peach mango purée, 2 oz almond milk, roughly 1 oz of blueberries, and a white scoop of ice.
After seeing the ingredients and high sugar content on the base mix containers, it turned into a turn-off for me. When people asked about smoothies, I usually recommended Tropical Smoothie Cafe down the street — you could actually get a smoothie without added sugar there.
Here’s a closer look at the ingredients for Panera’s Peach Blueberry Smoothie with Almond Milk (via the Internet Wayback Machine):
- Peach Mango Base: Mango and peach purées, white grape and passionfruit juice concentrates, water, natural flavors
- Water
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: Filtered water, almonds, potassium citrate, dipotassium phosphate, sunflower lecithin, sea salt, natural flavors, guar gum, gellan gum
- Fresh blueberries
Inspired by the idea — but wanting a healthier, fresher version — I created my own Peach and Blueberry Green Smoothie Bowl featuring real greens, frozen fruit, and natural add-ins like ginger, turmeric, chia seeds, and protein powder.
Ingredients:
- 3-4 cups kale, spinach, chard. I used to buy Earthbound Farm Power Greens at Costco, but availability may vary
- 1 cup blueberries frozen
- 1 1/2 cup peaches frozen
- 2 inches ginger
- 1 1/2 inches turmeric
- 3 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup almond milk. I use Costco’s Kirkland Almond Non-dairy Beverage (the blue box)
- 1 scoop SunWarrior Warrior Blend Vanilla Protein Powder
I started with 1/4 cup of almond milk, Vitamixed it for a bit, scraped down the sides, and added the other 1/4 cup. Blend again until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl and add the toppings.
Toppings:
Top with fresh blueberries, slivered almonds, granola, and coconut chips for extra texture and flavor. You can also add sliced peaches if you like — I skipped them this time. I used Carlo’s Grain-Free Blueberry Walnut Granola.
This smoothie bowl is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber from fruits and leafy greens. The combination of sweet blueberries, juicy peaches, and nutrient-packed greens makes for a refreshing and satisfying breakfast or lunch. Customize your toppings based on what you have on hand and enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures!
Equipment used Vitamix 5200
8 Comments
Tamara
That’s the thing with fruit such as mango, grapes, cherries or pears: they natrually contain pretty high amount of sugars. That’s why people who watch their blood sugar, shy away from fruit. Great that you got to engineer your own smoothie mix!
Jodi
You make a great point about the natural sugars found in fruits like mangoes, grapes, cherries, and pears. These sugars come packaged with essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which contribute to overall health. In contrast, the added sugars prevalent in the standard American diet, often found in sugary beverages, processed snacks, and desserts, provide little to no nutritional value and can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess. It’s all about finding a balance that supports both nutritional needs and blood sugar management. How do you approach balancing fruit intake with your overall dietary choices?
Martha
The coconut chips got me on this one, I love coconut and with blueberries, super yum! I’m not much of a peach person, maybe I could substitute them for strawberries? I’m loving all your smoothie bowls.
Jodi
You definitely could swap the peaches for strawberries. I think if I did that, I might go easier on the turmeric or skip that as well.
Safrianna Lughna
Oh YUM! Your smoothie recipes always look so good. I’m officially putting this one on my summer bucket list though because I’m always here for a Panera dupe and an upgrade on health!
Anne
I love this one! How can anyone go wrong with peaches and blueberries, and some fresh ginger. You continually make me hungry! YUM!
Kristine
Your smoothie recipes are amazing! This peach and blueberry green smoothie looks yummy. This is a great way to use spinach, kale, and chard. Personally I do not like most kale, so I always stear tward the spinach. I never thought of using chard. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration to make a healthy treat! I look forward to your next recipe!
Jodi
Thank you Kristine! I think on the bitterness scale it goes spinach, chard, and then kale. Earthbound Farm makes really nice blends.One type of green doesn’t seem to overpower the other. They make it really easy to use their product as pretty much all the prep work is done for you.