Lemon Smoothie
This Lemon Smoothie is bright, zesty and perfectly balanced with yogurt, honey, ginger and turmeric. With over a half million page views, it’s a longtime Foxes Love Lemons favorite!
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“Made this two mornings in a row now, and my family wants it again tomorrow! Tastes like lemon meringue pie! DELISH!!!”
—Debbie
“Just tried this lemon smoothie! WOW! Love it! Love all the ingredients, too. Great combination. Sunshine in a bottle is a perfect name.”
—Cynthia
A Creamy Lemon Smoothie That Wakes Everything Up
You know those mornings where coffee just isn’t cutting it? We often find ourselves craving something that feels like sunshine in a glass, and this lemon smoothie recipe is the answer. It’s cold, creamy, and bold enough to snap you fully awake.
This recipe blends yogurt, lemon juice AND zest, honey, ginger and turmeric into a drink that’s vibrant without being too bitter, and has a creamy taste without being heavy. Even if you’ve made it dozens of times, it still feels exciting.
With over a half million page views and years of solid reviews, this smoothie has earned its spot as a Foxes Love Lemons classic. Join its legions of fans today.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Smoothie Recipe
- Big lemon flavor – between the juice and zest, this smoothie brings serious citrus energy.
- Just the right amount of sweet – honey balances the tartness without overpowering.
- Aromatic with a twist – ginger and turmeric are simple ingredients that add depth and just enough complexity to keep things interesting.
- Quick and blender-friendly – toss it all in, hit blend, and it’s ready in under 5 minutes.
Ingredients For The Best Lemon Smoothies
A full recipe card, including exact ingredient amounts, appears at the bottom of this post.
- French vanilla yogurt – adds creaminess and a subtle vanilla note that plays so well with the lemon. Either lowfat or full fat yogurt works here.
- ice cubes – for chill and texture.
- fresh lemon juice – zest that lemon first, then juice it.
- honey – natural sweetness to balance all that citrus.
- grated fresh ginger – adds warmth and a little “what is that?” intrigue.
- grated lemon zest – because more lemon is always the right choice.
- ground turmeric – enough for color and a hint of earthy spice in this lemon and ginger smoothie.
How To Make A Lemon Ginger Smoothie
- BLEND. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. That’s it!
Lemon And Ginger Smoothie Home Chef Tips
- While the flavor won’t be quite as bright and fresh without fresh ginger, ground dried ginger can be used in place of fresh ginger in this recipe. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger will do the trick.
- This smoothie also makes a fun afternoon refresher.
Smoothie With Lemon Variations
- Vegan Lemon Smoothie – Use a dairy-free yogurt alternative and swap the honey for maple syrup or agave nectar as a sweetener.
- Lemon Smoothie Without Yogurt – Replace yogurt with a ripe banana for creaminess and body (the flavor will be milder and more lemonade-like).
- Lemon And Ginger Smoothie With Greens – Add a handful of spinach or kale to the mixture for a boost of veggies. The color changes, but the bright flavor stays front and center.
- Add Blueberries – Use our Blueberry Lemon Smoothie for this extra fruity version.
- Single Serving – Simply halve all of the ingredients.
Lemon Ginger Smoothie Storage
- Refrigerate: This drink is best consumed right after you make it, but it will keep in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Freeze: Freeze the blended smoothie in ice cube trays for an easy smoothie anytime. Just toss the cubes into a blender and pulse until it is the texture you prefer.
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Lemon Smoothie Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup French vanilla yogurt (low fat or full fat)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (be sure to zest the lemon first!)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
Instructions
- In blender, combine all ingredients; blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
WOW! I made this and it’s a burst of sunshine in the morning. I love it.
I modified the recipe slightly. I used lemon yogurt instead of plain. I used agave syrup instead of honey. I found the honey sticks to the blender because of the cold ice. Agave syrup mixes in really well and gives it a bit of sweetness; even though not really needed.
This is now my morning smoothie.
So glad you liked it, Jackie!
This is straight up the best summer treat of all time – PEFECT lemon smoothie!
Thanks so much, Steph!
I’m curious what you could do if you don’t have fresh ginger? I never buy it.
1/4 teaspoon dried ginger will do the trick!
It was delicious! I used lemon flavored Oui yougurt, and it was soooo good!
I’m so glad to hear that, Lisa!
Lemon is my favourite flavour too, this is so tempting, excellent photographs..
I’ve been tinkering with smoothie recipes and thought I had created the ultimate lemon smoothie until I tried yours. The tumeric wasn’t on my radar at all and really adds a nice note. I used maple syrup instead of the honey for a little different taste. I also pop the yogurt in the freezer the night before and don’t use ice, lube the blender with a small touch of almond milk. The ratio of all the things is completely on point.
Hi Christine – so glad you loved it! I think the turmeric really is the magical ingredient. Love the idea of freezing the yogurt first – so smart!
Hi there. I will make this smoothie tomorrow morning but will use Kefir Milk that I make instead of the yogurt.
Regards Frances from Sunny South Africa
I saw this on your Instagram last week and I finally found time to make it. It’s so delicious and refreshing!!!
I am so glad to hear that, Helen! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
Hi Lola – I don’t offer nutritional information for my recipes. I would recommend plugging the ingredients into an online calculator such as My Fitness Pal.
Hi, Lori. I finally found the time and made your incredible smoothie to the whole family. It was an absolute hit, incredible. Can’t wait for your next recipes, thanks.
I’m so glad it was a hit, Sara. Thanks so much for letting me know 🙂
I’m an absolute lover of smoothies, but have never tried lemon smoothie before. I guess it’s a must for me now. Next weekend is the lemon smoothie weekend! (:
Awesome! Enjoy, Sara!
I am swimming in lemons over here and this is a great way to use them! I am doing a round up! Can I use a photo in a collage that links back here?
Hi Jacqueline – As long as it’s a photo a linkback (and not the full text of the recipe), I’d love to be included. Thanks!
Yum! I have lemon trees and this winter I have had more lemons than I know what to do with. I like finding creative ways to use them and this sounds like a neat way to squeeze some lemon (pun intended) into breakfast/snack time. Thanks for the recipe!
Sooooo jealous of your lemon trees, Melanie!
A lemon smoothie?!? Why didn’t I think of this? Must try soon 🙂
Haha, thanks Megan!
This looks delicious! I’m such a smoothie girl but have never thought of making a lemon smoothie! It’s genius and I can’t wait to try it!
xx, Caitlin
Thanks Caitlin!
Oh yum, this looks and sounds delicious!! This winter has been so strange – just when I think spring is around the corner, we get a string of cold, dreary days. Luckily this smoothie looks like it can counteract even the dreariest of days!
I think Spring IS just around the corner…finally. Let’s hope 🙂