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A whole lemon smoothie in a glass.
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Whole Lemon Smoothie Recipe

This whole lemon smoothie recipe is tart, sweet, and intensely lemony. There's no zesting or juice-squeezing required since the whole lemon is roughly chopped and tossed in a blender.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 46.7kcal
Author: Jennifer Bell

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

  • This smoothie is ultra lemony. For a milder lemon flavor, reduce to half a lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 46.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 32.5mg | Potassium: 144.1mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 8.1g | Vitamin A: 12.9IU | Vitamin C: 28.7mg | Calcium: 25.3mg | Iron: 0.4mg