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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.
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. From digestion to immunity, each ingredient plays a role in helping you feel your best. 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 to support your immune system and fight off colds and flu. Peaches are also a good source of vitamin C and may also prevent certain types of cancer and aid in digestion.
- Naturally sweet: Raw honey adds natural sweetness to balance the tartness and an energy booster. Unlike pasteurized honey, Raw honey does not undergo the heating process, and all of the nutrients are preserved. Raw honey has antioxidant and natural anti-bacterial properties that can help improve digestive system as well as help you stay healthy.
- Anti-inflammatory: Ginger contains the anti-inflammatory compound gingerol. Ginger also helps promote healthy digestion, lower blood pressure, and increased immunity. Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound that works at the molecular level to tame inflammation.
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.
- 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.
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). 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.
Easy 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 smoothies with more frozen fruit or try a banana!
- 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 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.
Common Questions
Lemon smoothies are packed with vitamin C, which helps boost immunity, support digestion, and promote glowing skin. They also contain antioxidants that fight inflammation, fiber for gut health, and natural enzymes that aid in detoxification. 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, which help boost collagen production, fight free radicals, and brighten your skin. The hydration from the smoothie also keeps your skin plump and radiant, while ingredients like ginger and turmeric can reduce inflammation and support a healthy complexion.
Lemon smoothies can be a great addition to a healthy lifestyle. Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, they support immune health, digestion, and hydration. 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 tbsp raw honey
- ½ cup frozen cauliflower
- 1 cup peach frozen
- ½ inch ginger root fresh
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into a tall glass and enjoy.
Equipment
Notes
- To make this smoothie vegan, replace honey with maple syrup.
- Meyer lemons are slightly sweeter than traditional lemons, which can help if you don’t love the pucker or a lemon.
- Use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
- Swap cashews for 1 serving of your fav protein powder.
Day 4 – Lemon smoothie — I was a bit worried with the risk of finding the drink to astringent but again the recipe is well calibrated and the taste was great and felt like really taking care of my health absorbing tones of vitamins. Again her in Montreal the weather is crazy cold at this time of the year and adding a strong dose of vitamin C to my diet makes lots of sense. Drank it and left for an afternoon of skiing!
This was an interesting tasting smoothie. I will try it again with a Meyer lemon as they are sweeter.
A little too tart
So this one is a flavor explosion in your mouth but it was bit sour! But once I finished it, I felt like my immune system got a nice boosts with all that vitamins c it’s packed with!
To bitter lemon. I’m thinking iv got to sweet it more, maybe more peaches less lemon.
I loved this. So refreshing. It was a much thinner smoothie almost like juice so it went down fast. It also has a much smaller yield but also quicker to throw together. This is new favorite. I used aquafaba for the water and it made it frothy
Sorry late posting my review. I was running all around preparing for the fast approaching storm system I am to get & fell asleep early. This was definitely not my favorite smoothie. I followed your suggestion & left the pith on my lemon. That made this recipe very bitter & I ended up chugging instead of sipping & enjoying this smoothie. I will try modifying this & perhaps try it again in the high heat months of summer. Not the way I wanted to begin my morn.
I love how different this recipe is. It’s tart and refreshing. I think next time I make it I’ll use coconut milk for the base instead of water to make it creamier and cut back on the tart just a bit
Very refreshing and tasted great. I’ll be making this again for sure. I did some modifications based on the review of others. I only used 1/4 teaspoon of powered turmeric and used 2 T of raw honey. Fresh peaches not in season so used canned (in juices not syrup). And, I juiced my lemon. It was still on the tart side, but probably less so than the recipe as is.
For me, the Perfect Lemon Smoothie was perfectly horrible. I followed the recipe as closely as possible but used a lemon from my tree. I like lemon and am familiar with all of the other ingredients. Unfortunately, my smoothie tasted sour and medicinal. It was so acidic, I had to eat and drink other things to dilute it in my system. Perhaps the lemon, although completely yellow, was not ripe enough. It is the beginning of this year’s crop.
I tried adding half a banana and lots more honey which helped a bit but not much. I agree that all the ingredients should be good for us but this smoothie actually hurt me being so acidic. I managed to drink about half of it and wished I hadn’t. Now, I am wondering how to fix it and salvage what I put in it. However, I hate to throw good stuff in only to have to discard it all. It will sit in my refrigerator until I decide its fate. Reading others’ reviews, I have to wonder what went so terribly wrong with mine.
Loved this smoothie. It was refreshing and light, and easy to make.
Loved this smoothie. My household loves lemon flavors and this smoothie was right up there ally. We normally drink a hot morning tonic that has some of the same ingredients and this is a nice cold alternative that taste great. I will definitely add this to my list of favorite smoothies.
Day 4 Smoothie Challenge:
When life gives you lemon’s make Lemon Smoothie!
The color is so bright and cheerful. This one would make your day. The tart flavor of lemon balanced with peach and turmeric is lip smacking. Hint of ginger gave it the kick. It is a delight to taste this one.
Smoothie Challenge – Day 4
First off, let me say that I have ALWAYS hated lemons, so my opinion is not because it’s a bad smoothie, but that it really is not my thing. However, our other 2 family members LOVE lemon, and had a completely different reaction to the smoothie. So I averaged my rating between our extremes of appreciation. 🙂
All of us felt the smoothie was wayyyy too sour, and would have preferred more sweetener. Each of us practically jumped from the unexpected shock of sour taste in the first sip.
I was unable to taste much more than the lemon, but I think the protein powder and turmeric and ginger were pleasant undertones. I’d have preferred those to be more prominent. The other family members were more able to taste those flavors, since (yucky) lemon doesn’t distract them. They really enjoyed the complexity of flavors in the smoothie.
We might try this with oranges instead, in the future, in hopes I might enjoy that combination.
I really enjoyed this smoothie. Though my husband found it a bit too bitter for his tastes. Oddly enough, despite having less volume I found that it needed extra blending compared to the other smoothies for the chunks to get worked out.
Tart but refreshing. I can’t say I’ve ever had a lemon smoothie. It was much better than I thought it would be.
The color of this smoothie is amazing. But we did not enjoy the taste as much as the previous ones.