This whole lemon smoothie is tart, sweet, and refreshing. There’s no need for zesting or juicing to make this delicious drink—the entire lemon gets roughly chopped and tossed in a blender. Give it a try if you’re looking for nutritious drink recipes, like this cashew butter smoothie, which is another tasty option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
I recommend using an organic lemon if possible, since this smoothie is made with the whole lemon, including the rind. And even if using organic, be sure to rinse the lemon before chopping.
This smoothie is ultra lemony. I love the hit of bitterness from the rind, but if you prefer a milder lemon flavor then you can reduce to half a lemon to tone down the intensity.
I sweetened this smoothie with pitted dates. I usually use Medjool dates, but any type is fine.
I like to add vanilla extract to this smoothie to balance the lemon flavor. You can omit the vanilla if you prefer.
A pinch of sea salt enhances the flavors in this smoothie nicely. You can skip the salt if you prefer.
How to Make a Whole Lemon Smoothie
Roughly chop the lemon (don’t peel it) then add it to a high-powered blender. Add the pitted dates, cold water, pure vanilla extract, and sea salt to the blender, then blend until smooth.
Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for up to three days. Stir before serving.
Whole Lemon Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- High-powered blender
Ingredients
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 pitted dates
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Roughly chop 1 whole lemon (don’t peel it) then add it to a high-powered blender.
- Add 3 pitted dates, 2 cups cold water, 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1 pinch of sea salt to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for up to three days. Stir before serving.
Notes
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This smoothie is ultra lemony. For a milder lemon flavor, reduce to half a lemon.
Nutrition
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