Creamy Lemon Smoothie Recipe
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This creamy lemon smoothie is refreshing, easy to make, and you probably have all the ingredients in your house already. Kids love it, too!
The start of spring in Michigan is very bad for my productivity. Verrrrry bad.
I mean let’s be real – I’d be a bad mom if I kept my kids inside when it is FINALLY nice out. It just wouldn’t be right. Procrastination is at its maximum. Deadlines sneak up quickly as we blow bubbles and swing in the backyard. Recipes go unmade as we take a walk around the block. Carryout gets picked on the way home from the park.
(If one of my clients is reading this — don’t worry — I never miss a deadline.)
But smoothies. Smoothies are the answer to everything. They take about 2 minutes to make. They are refreshing on a hot day. On the laziest of days, the right smoothie can even substitute for a meal. The only thing that takes a couple minutes is photographing the smoothie but then I’m right back out in the backyard sipping something delicious from a fun paper straw.
So I’m sure you can imagine what excitement I felt when Deborah Harroun‘s latest book arrived in my mailbox. Many of you probably know Deborah from her blog Taste and Tell, and perhaps also from her Red Velvet Lover’s Cookbook.
Now I’m super excited to have in my hands a copy of Best 100 Smoothies for Kids. (And I’d argue, adults too!)
It’s a gorgeous book with beautiful color photos and such innovative recipes. I can’t wait to try the Pineapple, Red Cabbage & Banana smoothie. Red Cabbage! The color is absolutely breathtaking!
There’s about 100 smoothies in this book that I want to try, but I just have to share one more with you — how fun is this Candy Corn Smoothie for Halloween? It uses banana, carrot juice, mango and pineapple. Don’t you love the layers?!
Another of Deborah’s recipes, this creamy lemon smoothie, is a hit with my kids, Ben, and my parents. It is undeniably refreshing and so simple to make. And each serving is less than 100 calories! They’d be perfect with some pancakes!
You only need five ingredients to make this super easy smoothie: fresh lemon juice, Greek yogurt, agave or honey, milk, and ice. Give it a whirl in the blender and serve. Isn’t that easy?
Craving more sip-able smoothies?
Check out my list of FIFTY smoothie recipes. Or buy Deborah’s book, of course. Here’s a few more ideas for you:
- Creamy Mango Banana Smoothie
- Raspberry Mango Coconut Water Smoothie
- Clementine Smoothie with Vanilla
- Peach, Banana, and Honey Smoothie with cottage cheese
- Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (think Black Forest)
- Tropical Smoothie Bowl
- Blueberry Apple Crisp Smoothie Bowl
- Green Juice (without a juicer) – not a smoothie, but I think you’ll like it!
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey
- 1 3/4 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a blender. Add the yogurt, lemon juice, and sweetener.
- Top with ice and blend until smooth.
Notes
- If smoothie is too thin, add a little more ice. If it's too thick, add a little more milk.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Disclosure: I was provided with a copy of the book to review. All opinions are my own, as always. I consider Deborah a friend which means I do want her to succeed but I’m also comfortable enough to call her out if her book was sub-par. Which it most definitely is not.
Erica says
delicious!!! i’m a sucker for lemon and this really hit the spot!!
Rachel Gurk says
So glad to hear that!
Doris J Howell says
Easy to make. Great taste . Love it . I added Almased for protein .
Rachel Gurk says
So glad you liked this recipe!
Carol at Wild Goose Mama says
I love lemon!!! Never thought of a lemon smooth. This is a cinch and low in calories too. Wow, thank you!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Looks so perfect for summer! I love making smoothies. Great cookbook Deborah!
denise says
sounds like a refreshing treat
Malinda @countrysidecravings says
Wow!! I would never thought of a lemon smoothie. This will be super great on those hot days where you need something light and refreshing as a picker-upper. I hear ya on the nice days not getting anything done!! We have been having endless rainy days here in Colorado and so when the sun is finally out and it is halfway warm we are out all day long!! And yes many things I had planned on making get pushed aside, but oh well!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
We’ve been spending most of our days outside enjoying the warmer weather too and this smoothie sounds like the perfect cool treat to come inside too. Love anything lemon! It sounds so delicious and refreshing! Deb’s book look awesome too!
Deborah says
I am a total lemon girl, so I’m so glad you made this one!! Thank you so much for sharing, and for your kind words. I hope you love all of the recipes!!