This Sweet Pea Lemon Refresh Recipe is a delightful and refreshing smoothie that combines the unique flavor of sweet peas with zesty lemon. It’s a perfect drink for a hot day or as a nutritious snack.
The smoothie recipe is simple to prepare and packed with vitamins, making it a great choice for a quick energy boost.
Refreshing Sweet Pea Lemon Smoothie
This smoothie features sweet peas blended with fresh lemon juice, yogurt, and a touch of honey for sweetness. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare and serves 2 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet peas
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or dairy-free alternative
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes and then cool in ice water. If using frozen peas, no preparation is needed.
- Blend the Smoothie: In a blender, combine the sweet peas, banana, yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves if using. Enjoy immediately.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 servings
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g