If you find yourself with a batch...

If you find yourself with a batch of ripe peaches, here’s a cool way to use them up. A peach smoothie makes for a healthful, refreshing drink. Try one for breakfast, or whip one up after a day at the pool.

Pick the ripest peaches you can find; they blend the best with the milk and nonfat yogurt. Honey adds a bit of sweetness to the drink, while the lemon juice gives a tangy edge.

Pour the smoothie into a pretty glass, sit back and enjoy.

Peach Smoothie

Active Work and Total Preparation Time: 5 minutes

1 ripe peach

1/2 cup nonfat milk

1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 cup ice

Fresh lemon juice

Lemon slices, mint sprigs, for garnish, optional

Wash the peach under cold water. Peel the skin from the peach with a small, sharp knife. Cut the peach in half and remove the pit. Cut the peach into large cubes.

Place the peach, milk, yogurt and honey in a blender. Add the ice and puree until the ice is crushed and the drink is smooth and thick. Blend in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Garnish with the lemon slices and mint, if desired.

1 serving: 303 calories; 120 mg sodium; 4 mg cholesterol; 0 fat; 0 saturated fat; 70 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams protein; 0.92 gram fiber.

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Napkin from Sur La Table stores and glass from Freehand, Los Angeles.