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Creamy Lemon Smoothie Recipe

This lemon smoothie is sunshine in a glass and loaded with health benefits.  Healthy smoothies with simple ingredients like this one are perfect for breakfast, after a workout, or an afternoon pick-me-up.  Whip up this light, tangy, and refreshing lemon smoothie in just a couple of minutes. 
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, drinks, healthy, lemon, lemon smoothie, smoothie
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Lisa Kerhin

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 cup low carb vanilla yogurt
  • Juice of one whole fresh lemon (about ½ cup juice)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger OR 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • Zest of one whole lemon grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

Instructions

  • In blender, add ice
  • Then, add and combine all other ingredients with the ice.
  • Blend until smooth. Serve immediately
  • Recipe slightly adapted from Food Fanatic

Notes

  • Use Maple syrup or Agave nectar in place of the honey
  • Non-dairy yogurt or Greek yogurt can be used.
  • For added protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 1mg