Description
Creamy lemon pie smoothie blends zesty citrus with graham cracker comfort, delivering a refreshing dessert-inspired drink that transports you to summer’s sweetest moments. Cool and tangy ingredients swirl together, offering a delightful sip that satisfies both sweet cravings and thirst.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Sweeteners:
- 4 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 2 large lemons (juice and zest)
Dairy and Milk Alternatives:
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (such as unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
Dry Ingredients and Extras:
- 1 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- ¼ cup blanched and slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 to 2 cups ice cubes
Optional Garnishes:
- Lemon zest
- Coconut whipped cream
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Collect all the necessary ingredients for the lemon cream pie smoothie, ensuring they are fresh and at the right temperature.
- Transfer the yogurt, milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, graham cracker crumbs, sweetener, and banana into a high-performance blender.
- Pulse the ingredients on medium speed until they form a consistent, velvety mixture with no visible lumps.
- Gradually introduce of ice cubes (240 milliliters/) into the blender and increase the speed to high.
- Blend thoroughly for 30-45 seconds until the smoothie reaches a silky, frosty consistency with no remaining ice chunks.
- Pause the blender and taste the smoothie, evaluating its sweetness and texture.
- If desired, add an extra of ice (120 milliliters/) and blend again for a more chilled and thick beverage.
- Fine-tune the flavor by incorporating additional sweetener or lemon juice to match your personal preference.
- Select an appropriate serving glass and carefully pour the smoothie, leaving a small space at the top.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with a delicate sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, a twist of lemon zest, or a light dollop of whipped cream.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the smoothie at its peak freshness and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Blending this smoothie transforms simple ingredients into a decadent dessert-like drink that captures the essence of lemon cream pie.
- Freezing banana chunks beforehand can create an ultra-creamy consistency without diluting the vibrant citrus flavor.
- Swapping Greek yogurt for regular yogurt increases protein content and delivers a richer, more indulgent texture.
- Selecting fresh lemons over bottled juice guarantees a brighter, more authentic zesty profile in your smoothie.
- Chilling glasses beforehand elevates the presentation and keeps the smoothie cooler for longer enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg