Creamy Lemon Smoothie
This zesty and refreshing lemon smoothie is a citrusy way to kickstart your morning or as an afternoon snack! It’s loaded with vibrant flavors and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large or 2 small 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Drink
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup milk of choice (or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup milk or water)
- 2 cups frozen pineapple
- 1 banana (room temperature, broken into chunks)
- 6 ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or 1 to 2 Medjool dates)
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp turmeric (optional, for color)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender in the order listed. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary, and adding a bit more liquid if necessary.
- Taste and if necessary, add another drizzle of maple syrup depending on the ripeness of your pineapple (you likely will not need it). Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 1 day.
Notes
- Fresh lemon is essential. Both the zest and juice are key to the flavor: bottled lemon juice will not deliver the same result.
- Turmeric is just for color. It won’t change the taste, but it gives the smoothie a golden hue.
- For a higher-protein version, replace ½ cup of the milk with ½ cup plain Greek yogurt.
- Banana substitution: The banana is important for texture and sweetness, and there’s no perfect 1:1 swap. If you want to omit it, add extra frozen pineapple and a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt to maintain body.
- Make it sweeter naturally: 1–2 pitted Medjool dates blended in make a great natural sweetener.
- Vegan and dairy-free: Simply use your favorite plant-based milk.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/lemon-smoothie/
