Lemon Loaf Smoothie

VEGAN | GLUTEN-FREE

Who doesn’t love a little sunshine in their cup?

It’s lemons that make me smile. I can smell one and my joy meter rises, or I diffuse lemon oil with a touch of vanilla in the winter for a smackering of lemon loaf scent, without the labour of baking.

This recipe gives you that joy too! Sunshine in a cup. Lemon loaf is a much-loved savoured recipe, so why not make this 5-minute version in smoothie form?

Lemon zest powder

Beat the winter blues with an immune-boosting lemon. These sunny vitamin-C-rich citrus fruits, not only support your immune system but add fibre and flavour to your meals. If you can stomach eating one a day, you’ll meet 50% of your daily vitamin C requirement.

Lemon Loaf Energy Bites

But I’m going to guess that a juicy lemon is a bit too sour for most of us. So, try adding a wedge to your smoothie (use a heavy-duty blender for this one), top off your green tea with a wedge (and some ginger for heat), make your own lemony hummus, or buy/make a jar of preserved lemons (you can thank me later).

Ingredients & Directions

Estimated time: 5 minutes

Effort/skill: EASY

Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS

• 1 banana - frozen into slices or fresh

• 1/2 cup crushed ice

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

• 1 pitted medjool date

• 1 lemon wedge

• 1 tbsp lemon zest (or use dried lemon zest powder)

• 1/3 cup oat milk or water - adjust as needed

• 2 tbsp vanilla or plain oat/coconut/soy yogurt

• 1 tsp hemp seeds

Directions

1. Crush ice ahead of blending other ingredients.

2. If you’re using lemon zest powder, grab the instructions here.

3. Add all ingredients to blender, mix well and enjoy!