Lemon Ginger Glow Smoothie
🌱 Lemon Ginger Glow Smoothie 🍋
This Lemon Ginger Glow Smoothie is a pale yellow blend of frozen banana, lemon, and fresh ginger, poured into two glasses and finished with mint. No dairy. The lemon keeps it bright. The ginger keeps it from tasting like a plain banana shake.
I love blending the ginger with the ice so it doesn’t sit in a clump. A small piece is enough. More turns sharp. Mint goes on top, not in the blender, so it stays green. 💚
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Why You’ll Love This Smoothie 💚
- 🌱 Completely vegan
- 🍋 Fresh lemon
- 🫚 Real ginger
- 🍌 Creamy without dairy
- ⏱️ Ready in 5 minutes
- 🥤 Two glasses
The Secret to a Smoothie That Isn’t Bitter
Use the lemon juice, not the white pith. A frozen banana is what makes it thick and pale gold. Peel the ginger and use a small knob. If it tastes sharp, add another splash of plant milk, not more sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Can I skip the banana? 🍌
Use frozen mango. It stays thick and turns a deeper gold.
How spicy is the ginger? 🫚
Mild with a 1-inch piece. Add more only if you want heat.
Can I make it ahead? 🧊
Best right away. It keeps 1 day in the fridge. Shake before you drink it.
🌱 Lemon Ginger Glow Smoothie
Ingredients 🛒
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup plant milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
- ½ cup ice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
- Fresh mint, for serving
Instructions 👩🍳
- Add banana, plant milk, lemon juice, ginger, ice, and maple syrup to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and pale gold.
- Pour into two glasses. Top with mint.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per glass (1/2) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 |
| Protein | 2g |
| Net carbohydrates | 22g |
| Total carbohydrates | 25g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Total fat | 2g |
| Sodium | 50mg |
Estimates based on a banana, lemon, and ginger smoothie with unsweetened plant milk. Exact numbers may vary by milk brand.
Notes & Tips 💡
- A pinch of turmeric deepens the gold color.
- Don’t blend the mint if you want it to stay bright on top.
- Cold plant milk makes a thicker glass than room-temperature milk.
- Taste before you add maple. Ripe banana is often sweet enough.
This Lemon Ginger Glow Smoothie is cold, bright, and ready in one blend. A yellow glass that still tastes like lemon. 🍋🌱
If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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Hannah