Search By Map

Luscious Lemon & Lucuma Smoothie

February 28th, 2017

This divine smoothie is a take on the Lemon Tart smoothie from Bolt Fresh Bar on Queen Street in Toronto.

It was simply to die for – with the few tweaks I made to it.

Lemon is so uplifting that that’s reason enough to consume it. It’s also alkalizing for the body, full of vitamin C and has a major influence on liver function and detoxification.

Hemp and avocado add richness and depth, as well as healthy fats. Lucuma adds a mild maple-y flavour as well as some serious antioxidant power.

Paleos, vegans and regular folk alike will go loopy for this one.

Ingredients

Go organic! Makes one serving.

Lemon flesh from half a lemon

½ an avocado

2 tsp lucuma powder

2-3 large medjool dates

Scant ¼ tsp vanilla

1 Tbsp hemp hearts

Juice of half a lemon

½ tsp lemon zest

1 cup coconut milk

Pinch of Himalayan pink salt

1 Tbsp brown rice protein powder (or your own protein preference)

Touch of filtered water, only if needed

Blend until smooth and lick those lemony lips. Thanks TO!

For more fabulous blender creations check the Smooth Operator archives.

Erin Urton from Squamish, British Columbia

Erin Urton has her fingers deep in the world of heath and wellness, namely as a yoga teacher in Squamish, BC at the Yoga Studio Community Co-op. It was yoga that naturally led her to write and created the desire to help others find their own paths towards health. When she’s not networking up a storm, Erin is outside exploring mountains and forests as much as humanly possible. Check out her website, www.erinurton.com.

More about the author