Healthy Key Lime Pie Smoothie (Top-Rated)
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4.8
Healthy Key Lime Pie Smoothie (Top-Rated)
Description
The smoothie blends frozen banana for natural sweetness and creamy texture with plain yogurt, which adds tang and richness. Fresh lime juice and finely grated lime zest contribute sharp citrus notes reminiscent of key lime pie. Honey lightly sweetens the blend, while vanilla extract smooths the flavor profile. Adding ice adjusts thickness as desired, and spinach leaves can be incorporated for a subtle green hue without noticeable taste.
The finished smoothie has a well-rounded creamy texture with a bright, tart lime flavor balanced by banana and honey. The optional garnish of lime juice rimmed glass with crushed graham cracker crumbs recalls traditional pie crust, enhancing the sensory experience.
This smoothie makes a refreshing snack or light dessert alternative that captures the essence of key lime pie in drinkable form. It is best served immediately for optimal freshness and texture but can be frozen into popsicles or stored briefly.
For a creamier version, part of the yogurt can be substituted with cream cheese. The recipe also works well with lemon juice and zest as an alternative citrus.
Ingredients
- 1 banana sliced and frozen
- ½ cup yogurt 130 g, or dairy-free alternative, plain, Greek
- ¼ cup lime juice 60 mL, key or regular
- 1 Tbsp honey 15 mL, or sweetener of choice
- ½ tsp lime finely grated zest
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract 1.2 mL
- Optional for texture: ice
- spinach optional for color
- graham cracker crumbs optional garnish, lime wedge
- lime optional garnish, lime wedge
Instructions
- Blend: Blend all ingredients until smooth, adding ice as needed to reach a consistency to your liking. If you want a slightly green smoothie, add a few leaves of fresh spinach.
- Serve: To garnish (optional), rub lime juice around the rim of the glass, then roll it in crushed graham cracker crumbs. Pour in the smoothie and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute 2 tablespoons yogurt with cream cheese for extra creaminess.
- Add fresh spinach for color without affecting flavor.
- You can replace lime juice and zest with lemon for a variation.
- Freeze the smoothie mixture for homemade key lime pie popsicles.
- Best enjoyed fresh but leftovers can be frozen in ice cube trays up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 56.3g | 19% |
| Protein | 12.7g | 25% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 657mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 37.8g | 76% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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