This lemon smoothie is SO so delicious, quick and easy to make. Throw together in all of 5 minutes and enjoy a dairy free, refined sugar free and plant based smoothie. Contains 11 grams of protein per serve.
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Plant Based Smoothie Ingredients
There are only 5 ingredients in this yummy smoothie recipe. They are:
- lemon zest
- cashews
- coconut milk beverage
- hemp seeds
- frozen banana
How to Make a Lemon Smoothie
In this recipe, I've used lemon zest to get that beautiful lemon flavour. I would recommend using organic lemons to reduce pesticide exposure, however, if you use non-organic, just be sure to thoroughly wash your lemon before using.
Simply add all of your ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Tips for Making This Plant Based Smoothie
- For the creamiest recipe, the cashews need to be soaked in water for at least 3 hours. If you're short on time, you can use boiling water to soak the cashews for 30 minutes for a similar result.
- Use frozen bananas for extra creaminess.
- Add ice to the blender before blending if you would like an extra cold, frappe style smoothie.
Base for Smoothie
I've used my favourite go-to base for this smoothie - frozen bananas. They really add so much creaminess and are an excellent energy source. Using the soaked cashews as well makes this smoothie naturally high in plant based protein (11grams per serve). This means you will be fuller for longer, which is always a plus!
Lemon Smoothie Toppers
I love adding a little crunch factor and flavour to the top of my smoothies. Some ideas for smoothie toppers are:
- buckwheat groats
- cacao nibs
- toasted granola
- extra lemon zest
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Equipment
- High Powered Blender
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 bananas frozen
- ½ cup cashews soaked for 3 hours
- 2 cups coconut milk beverage or other plant based milk
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 lemon zest
Toppings (optional)
- lemon zest
- buckwheat groats
Instructions
- Add the chopped frozen banana, soaked cashews, milk, hemp seeds and lemon zest to a blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Top with extra hemp seeds, lemon zest and buckwheat groats if desired. Serve straight away.
Notes
Tips
- if short on time, soak cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes.
- add ice for an extra cold, frappe style smoothie.
- drink straight away or store in sealed, air tight glass jar to consume on the same day.
Nutrition
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