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Lemon Smoothie Recipe
A dairy free, refined sugar free and plant based smoothie recipe with a hint of lemon. The smoothie is high in plant based protein and makes for a perfect breakfast.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine:
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Plant Based, Vegan
Diet:
Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword:
breakfast smoothie, dairy free smoothie, lemon, lemon smoothie
Servings:
2
Calories:
382
kcal
Author:
Sarah Bell
Equipment
High Powered Blender
Measuring Cups & Spoons
Glass tumblers
Ingredients
2
bananas
frozen, sliced
½
cup
cashews
soaked for 3 hours
2
cups
almond milk
or other plant-based milk
1
tablespoon
hemp seeds
1
lemon
zest
40
millilitres
lemon juice
or the juice of one lemon
Toppings (optional)
lemon zest
buckwheat groats
Instructions
Add the chopped frozen banana, soaked cashews, milk, hemp seeds, lemon juice and lemon zest to a blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
2 bananas,
½ cup cashews,
2 cups almond milk,
1 tablespoon hemp seeds,
1 lemon,
40 millilitres lemon juice
Top with extra hemp seeds, lemon zest and buckwheat groats if desired. Serve straight away.
lemon zest,
buckwheat groats
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 and refrigerate (to consume on the same day).
Optional Extras
protein powder
medjool dates
pure maple syrup
top with a drizzle of almond butter
Nutrition facts are an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories:
382
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
45
g
|
Protein:
12
g
|
Fat:
21
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
10
g
|
Sodium:
331
mg
|
Potassium:
731
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
18
g
|
Vitamin A:
127
IU
|
Vitamin C:
47
mg
|
Calcium:
344
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg