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Healthy Key Lime Pie Smoothie Recipe

4.9 from 107 reviews

This Healthy Key Lime Pie Smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious blend that captures the tangy zest of key lime pie in a creamy, smoothie form. Made with frozen banana, Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, and a touch of honey, it’s a perfect guilt-free treat for breakfast or a snack. Optional additions like spinach and graham cracker crumbs add color and texture, making it both delicious and visually appealing.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 banana (sliced and frozen)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (130 g, or dairy-free alternative)
  • ¼ cup key or regular lime juice (60 mL)
  • 1 Tbsp honey (15 mL, or sweetener of choice)
  • ½ tsp finely grated lime zest
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract (1.2 mL)

Optional Ingredients

  • Ice (as needed for texture)
  • Fresh spinach leaves (a few, for color)
  • Graham cracker crumbs (for garnish)
  • Lime wedge (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Blend: Combine the frozen banana slices, plain Greek yogurt, key or regular lime juice, honey, finely grated lime zest, and vanilla extract in a blender. Add ice according to your desired consistency. If you prefer a slightly green smoothie, add a few fresh spinach leaves. Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  2. Serve: For an optional garnish, rub lime juice around the rim of the serving glass, then roll the rim in crushed graham cracker crumbs. Pour the smoothie into the glass and serve immediately, optionally with a lime wedge for extra flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Use frozen banana slices to achieve a creamy, chilled texture without watering down the smoothie with too much ice.
  • For a dairy-free or vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
  • If key limes are unavailable, regular lime juice works perfectly as a substitute.
  • Adjust honey or sweetener to taste depending on your preferred sweetness level.
  • Adding spinach is optional but boosts the smoothie’s nutrient content and gives a natural green hue.
  • Graham cracker crumb garnish gives a nod to traditional key lime pie, enhancing texture and presentation.

Keywords: Key Lime Pie Smoothie, Healthy Smoothie, Key Lime Recipe, Greek Yogurt Smoothie, Low Fat Smoothie, Refreshing Drink, Dairy-Free Option