🍓🧊 Grandma’s Summer Sunset Smoothie (Cold, Creamy, and Cherry-Kissed)

Description

This was grandma’s “drink, not dessert” creation every summer. A blender full of ripe peaches, cherries, and strawberries – chilled to perfection and kissed with a swirl of honey and yogurt. Served in mismatched glasses from the 70s, and gone before lunch. This smoothie tastes like golden-hour light and sticky fingers.

Ingredients

• 🍑 1 ripe peach, sliced (about 150 g / 5.3 oz)
• 🍒 100 g (3.5 oz) pitted fresh or frozen cherries
• 🍓 100 g (3.5 oz) strawberries, hulled
• 🥣 120 ml (1/2 cup) plain yogurt (or plant-based alternative)
• 🍯 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 🧊 5–6 ice cubes
• 🍋 Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice for brightness

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Add 🍑 peach, 🍒 cherries, 🍓 strawberries, and 🧊 ice to a blender.
2. 2️⃣ Pour in 🥣 yogurt and 🍯 honey. Add 🍋 lemon juice if using.
3. 3️⃣ Blend until smooth and creamy – about 30–45 seconds.
4. 4️⃣ Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
5. 5️⃣ Serve immediately, preferably with feet up and fan blowing.

Total Time

🛠️ Prep: 5 min
🕒 Total: 5 min

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