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Lemon Banana Smoothie

This delicious lemon smoothie tastes like a lemonade slushy! It's made with fresh fruit, protein powder, and crushed ice. It's so refreshing!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 smoothies
Calories 125kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1 cup frozen banana
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup ice
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the frozen bananas, protein powder, and spices to the blender and let it sit for a few minutes for the bananas to soften.
  • Zest the lemon and add it to a blender.
    Lemon zest sits in a microplane on top of a blender with other ingredients. There are fresh lemons around the blender.
  • Remove the pith fron the lemon and add the rest of the lemon to the blender, removing seeds if you find them. Blend until smooth.
    Looking down on a blender with fresh lemon pieces and other ingredients. There are fresh lemons and lemon peels around the blender.
  • Add a cup of frozen crushed ice and ½ cup of water. Let it sit for a minute then blend on low speed to break up the ice. Gradually increase speed until the mixture becomes smooth. Take a taste test. If you'd like it to be sweeter, add a bit of stevia or maple syrup.
  • Pour the smoothie into glasses, top with lemon slices, and enjoy!
  • You can refreeze any leftover slushies. Remove from the freezer and allow it to sit at room temperature until it softens to a slushie consistency.

Notes

Optional additions

  • Add a scoop of protein powder to give the smoothie an extra boost of protein.
  • Throw in a handful of spinach for a nutrient boost and a slight green color.
  • A tablespoon of maple syrup can be added for a touch of sweetness.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg