Description
This Banana Lemon Ginger Smoothie is a refreshing and energizing blend of banana, citrus, and spice. Naturally sweetened and dairy-free, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric or freshly grated turmeric
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- 4 to 6 ice cubes, optional
Instructions
- Peel the banana and break it into chunks.
- Add banana, almond milk, lemon juice, ginger, turmeric, and optional sweetener to a blender.
- Add ice cubes if a colder, thicker smoothie is desired.
- Blend on high speed for 30–60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust lemon juice or sweetness as needed.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Add a pinch of black pepper to enhance turmeric absorption.
- Blend in almond butter or chia seeds for extra creaminess and nutrition.
- Include a handful of spinach for added greens without strong flavor.
- Use frozen banana for a creamier texture without ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
