Creamy Lemon Smoothie

lemon smoothie with whole lemon in a glass with protein powder.

5 from 3 votes

This lemon smoothie recipe is loaded with fruit, plant based protein, and makes a great breakfast or post-work out drink! Vegan & dairy free. This smoothie is made with fiber-rich ingredients and tasty plant based protein to keep you satisfied until lunch. A bright, fresh, and delicious smoothie ready in just 5 minutes. I used the whole lemon for this recipe: rind and all!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: smoothies

Calories: 260kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $2

Equipment

Vitamix or High Speed Blender

Ingredients

2 frozen bananas
1 small lemon whole, with the peel!
2 cups plain unsweetened almond milk or any plant-based milk of choice
2 dates
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
1/2 cup ice

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. If you have a high-speed blender, you can add the lemon with the peel! If not, zest the lemon and add the juice, and discard the rest.
Blend all ingredients on high speed until you get a smooth consistency. Pour into your favorite glass or mason jar and enjoy.

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Notes

A Note On Blending Lemons

I use a high-speed blender for all my smoothies , it can blend anything. I add the entire lemon to this smoothie - peel and all! Make sure you have a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix or Ninja system, etc.), and not a regular lower speed blender as it can leave chunks of the lemon peel in the smoothie.

Substitutions and Variations

- Instead of a whole lemon, you can use 2 lemons, zested and juiced! The lemon juice will give it a more subtle flavor.

- You can substitute another natural sweetener for the dates: use pure maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey if desired.

- If you don't want to add vanilla protein powder, substitute it with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. This gives the lemon smoothie a delicious dessert-y feel.

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