Lemon Smoothie (Sunshine in a Bottle!)
This Lemon Smoothie is sunshine in a glass—refreshing, creamy, and naturally sweetened with honey. With bright lemon juice, zesty peel, and a warming blend of ginger and turmeric, it’s a cheerful, energizing smoothie perfect for breakfast or a midday pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Smoothie, Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup French vanilla yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt for vegan version)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- Pinch of ground turmeric
Instructions
- Prep the lemon: Zest the lemon first, then juice it.
- Blend: Add all ingredients to a blender—yogurt, ice, lemon juice, honey, grated ginger, lemon zest, and turmeric.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high until fully combined and creamy.
- Serve: Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy immediately. Garnish with a lemon slice if desired.
Notes
- For a thinner texture, add a splash of water or almond milk.
- Store leftovers as smoothie cubes in the freezer for easy future blends.
- Add frozen banana instead of yogurt for a dairy-free creamy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyliza.com/lemon-smoothie-sunshine-in-a-bottle/
