This smoothie combines seasonal fruit with almond milk and almond meal for a snack that is balanced in carbohydrates, healthy fat, fiber, and protein. The honey and spices give it a flavor reminiscent of peach pie.

Yield: 1 serving

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large fresh peach, pitted, or 1 cup frozen peaches
• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 tbsp old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 tbsp almond meal
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• Ice (optional)

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender. Puree until smooth. Add ½ cup to 1 cup of ice if a thicker smoothie is desired. Pulse until ice is blended with other ingredients. Serve cold.

Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.