Lemonade Smoothies
Quench your thirst with these vibrant and refreshing Lemonade Smoothies—a delightful twist on classic lemonade, reimagined as a creamy, frosty treat! Bursting with the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice and zesty lemon peel, this smoothie is perfectly balanced by the natural sweetness of a frozen banana and a touch of honey or maple syrup. Greek yogurt adds a rich, velvety texture, while a handful of ice cubes ensures every sip is cool and invigorating. Ready in just 10 minutes and ideal for a hot summer day, this easy-to-make treat is packed with zesty citrus flavor and can be elevated with a sprig of mint for an extra cooling touch. Perfect for breakfast, a mid-day pick-me-up, or a refreshing dessert, these Lemonade Smoothies are a healthy, hydrating, and utterly delicious way to beat the heat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 medium Frozen banana
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 cup Water (or coconut water)
- 2 sprigs Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the frozen banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, honey, ice cubes, and water.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup, if needed. Blend again for a few seconds to mix.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing lemonade smoothies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 87 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 851 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
