Description
Refreshing blueberry lemon smoothie combines zesty citrus with sweet berry notes for a delightful morning boost. Cool, creamy goodness awaits with just a quick blend of fresh ingredients you’ll savor to the last delicious sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 banana
- Zest of 1 lemon
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces / 120 milliliters) Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
Liquid:
- 1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces / 120 milliliters) almond milk (or any milk of choice)
Instructions
- Combine chilled blueberries, creamy yogurt, zesty lemon juice, honey, and ice cubes in a high-powered blender.
- Pulse ingredients for 30-45 seconds, ensuring a velvety smooth and consistent texture without any fruit chunks.
- Transfer the vibrant purple smoothie into a chilled glass, allowing the mixture to settle for a moment.
- Enhance presentation by delicately positioning a fresh lemon wheel on the glass rim and sprinkling finely grated lemon zest across the smoothie’s surface for an aromatic and visually appealing finish.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan or lactose-free version of the smoothie.
- Freeze fresh blueberries beforehand to create a thicker, more chilled smoothie with an intense berry flavor.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for an extra nutrient boost without compromising the delicious taste of the smoothie.
- For a protein-packed option, include a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder to make the smoothie more filling and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg