Description
This quick and refreshing smoothie blends banana, fresh lemon juice, and zesty ginger for a bright, energizing drink that’s perfect for busy mornings. With almond milk and optional turmeric, it’s a digestion-friendly, immune-boosting powerhouse!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup almond milk (or plant milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 4–5 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the banana. Grate the ginger and squeeze the lemon juice.
- Add all ingredients to a blender: banana, almond milk, lemon juice, ginger, turmeric, and sweetener if using.
- Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Add ice cubes and blend again for a colder texture if desired.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana slices. Add a handful of spinach or a scoop of protein powder to make it more filling. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 hours. Garnish with a lemon slice or pinch of turmeric for a pretty touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana ginger smoothie, lemon smoothie, turmeric smoothie, healthy breakfast smoothie, digestion smoothie