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Pucker up and sip on this lovely lemon smoothie. Learn how to make a lemon smoothie with ease and enjoy all the brightness these vibrant fruits have to offer. This vibrant and refreshing smoothie is just what your body needs to stay energized and healthy. Frozen peaches, lemon, honey, ginger, and turmeric come together in a creamy, nutrient-packed drink that tastes like a burst of citrusy sunshine.
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Why This Lemon Smoothie Recipe Rawks
This lemon smoothie is bursting with bright, zesty flavor and functional benefits. It’s refreshing, nutrient-packed, and incredibly simple to make. Each ingredient plays a role in making this smoothie bright, tangy and refreshing. Here’s why this smoothie deserves a spot in your blender:
- High in vitamin C: The lemon flesh adds fiber to help you feel full longer and a crazy dose of vitamin C. Peaches are also a good source of vitamin C and add natural sweetness.
- Naturally sweet: Raw honey is one of my favorite natural sweeteners that adds natural sweetness to balance the tartness. Unlike pasteurized honey, raw honey does not undergo the heating process, so it keeps its natural flavor.
- Ginger: Adds a zippy, spicy kick. Turmeric adds a warm, earthy flavor and a golden color.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This lemon smoothie keeps things simple and clean with just a handful of powerful ingredients. Each one plays a role in making the final blend refreshing, naturally sweet, and full of feel-good benefits. Here’s what to grab before you blend:
- Lemon (peeled): Choose bright yellow, firm lemons with smooth skin for the juiciest flavor. Organic is best—especially if you plan to use the zest—since citrus fruits can be heavily sprayed with pesticides, and those residues tend to linger on the skin. Don’t throw away the peels! Make candied lemon peel.
- Water: Use filtered or spring water for the cleanest taste in your smoothie.
- Raw honey: Look for local or organic raw honey for the best flavor and nutrition; it adds a rich, floral sweetness.
- Raw cashews: Adding cashews (or any nut/seed) to a smoothie increases the protein, healthy fats and fiber to keep you full longer. Raw cashews are mild tasting, which is why I use them most often.
- Cauliflower, frozen: I’ve been on team cauliflower in my smoothies for years now. Why? It’s a sneaky way to boost the fiber and make the smoothie even creamier. Try it— you’ll thank me later.
- Frozen peach: Opt for unsweetened frozen peaches for a naturally sweet and creamy texture. I love buying these in bulk whenever I find them at the store.
- Fresh ginger root: Pick firm, smooth ginger with a strong aroma. Peel the skin from the ginger with a sharp paring knife before grating the flesh. Store in the fridge for freshness.
- Ground turmeric: Choose the most high-quality, vibrant yellow turmeric for the best earthy and slightly peppery flavor. If you don’t have access to fresh turmeric for your lemon smoothie, then you can swap in dried powdered turmeric. If using fresh, then use about a ½ tablespoon-sized knob. Peel the turmeric first, then grate before adding to the blender.
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How to Make a Lemon Smoothie
This lemon smoothie is quite simple to make, especially if you have a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix or one of these smoothie blenders). If you’re on a mission to get healthy and naturally energized, follow along to make this smoothie in minutes.
- Combine the frozen peaches, lemon, cauliflower, cashews, honey, ginger and turmeric in a high-power blender. If using a standard blender, you can soak the cashews to soften before blending.
- Blend until creamy and smooth. If you need a thinner smoothie you can add more water until you achieve the texture you want.
How to remove the rind from a lemon
- Wash and dry the lemon before removing the peel. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the rind (like you would an apple). Leave as much of the white pith on the lemon as possible. This has the most vitamin C of the entire lemon! Discard the rind and cut the lemon into quarters. This fleshy part of the lemon contains the fiber, and adding this to your smoothie will keep you feel full longer.
- Want more tips for perfectly blended smoothies every time? Check out my how to make a smoothie guide.
Recipe Swaps and Add-Ins
One of the best things about smoothies is how flexible they are. Whether you want to boost nutrition, adjust the flavor, or swap in ingredients you already have on hand, there are plenty of ways to make this lemon smoothie recipe your own. Here are some easy tweaks to try:
- Add more frozen fruit: Sweeten this smoothie with more frozen fruit or try a banana! Freeze bananas ahead of time so you always have them on hand.
- Add protein: If you’re looking to turn this smoothie into a meal, then I recommend boosting it with a plant-based protein powder. My homemade vegan protein powder recipe offers 10 grams of plant-based protein, along with 4 grams of healthy fat and 7 grams of fiber.
- Swap lemons: If you find lemons a bit too tart for a smoothie, then try buying Meyer lemons. I can seriously eat these lemons by themselves, they are so sweet and juicy.
- Swap honey: This smoothie can be made vegan by using maple syrup in place of honey and is just as sweet and tasty.
6 Lemon Recipes You Might Like
Here’s some more fruit smoothies and plant-based recipes on the blog that are for my lemon lovers:
Common Questions
Lemon smoothies are packed with vitamin C and bright citrus flavor. They also contain antioxidants and fiber. Plus, their refreshing citrus flavor makes them a delicious way to stay hydrated and energized!
Fruits that mix well with lemon include strawberries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, mangoes, and pineapples. Lemon’s bright, tangy flavor pairs beautifully with sweet or juicy fruits, enhancing both taste and freshness in smoothies, salads, and desserts.
Absolutely! Lemon smoothies are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The hydration from the smoothie feels so refreshing, and ingredients like ginger and turmeric add warm, zesty flavor.
Lemon smoothies can be a great addition to a healthy lifestyle. Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, they’re hydrating and refreshing. When blended with other whole ingredients like fruit, ginger, or turmeric, lemon smoothies offer a refreshing and nourishing way to boost your daily wellness routine.
You can put a whole lemon in a smoothie, but it’s best to remove the rind to avoid bitterness. Using the peeled lemon—including the flesh and pith—adds bright flavor, fiber, and vitamin C. Blending the whole fruit (minus seeds and peel) gives your smoothie a fresh, tangy boost with added nutrients.
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Perfect Lemon Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 lemon peeled
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup raw cashews
- 1-2 tablespoon raw honey
- ½ cup frozen cauliflower
- 1 cup peach frozen
- ½ inch ginger root fresh
- ½ teaspoon turmeric, ground
Instructions
- Pour the water into a blender. Add the lemon, cashews, honey, cauliflower, peach, ginger and turmeric.
- Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds. Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.
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Recipe Notes
- Vegan Swap: Use maple syrup in place of the honey.
- Lemon Swap: Meyer lemons are slightly sweeter than regular lemons, if you’d like less pucker. Remove any seeds before blending.
- Protein Boost: Swap the cashews for 1 serving of your favorite protein powder, or add it alongside them.
- Make Ahead: Pack everything but the water into frozen smoothie packs for quick blending. Once blended, it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking.
Nutrition
Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Sodium: 49 mg | Potassium: 750 mg | Sugar: 36 g | Vitamin A: 526 IU | Vitamin C: 88 mg | Calcium: 64 mg | Iron: 4 mg
Love love LOVE this smoothie for natural vitamin C boost!!
I’m so glad you love it too— it really is sunshine in a glass. Thanks for giving it a try and sharing your thoughts Lorraine.