This vegan lemon cream pie smoothie bowl makes a cool, creamy summer treat! Frozen bananas, frozen pineapple, chilled coconut milk, lots of fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, and a dash of turmeric (for color) are churned to perfection in a food processor. The bananas add a frosty quality while the coconut milk lends richness and a whipped, airy quality. But don't worry about it tasting like bananas, the fresh lemon juice weaves itself throughout and offers a bright, citrusy tang. Frozen pineapple teams up with the lemon juice to cut through the creaminess, lending both a pale yellow hue and a light, refreshing acidity.
Whew, thank you for patiently listening to crickets chirp around here in recent weeks. I briefly mentioned what I've been up to in my last post, but here's a more detailed rundown of what I've been working on these last couple of weeks . . .
- The last day of the school year was on May 25th, and I had lots of packing and tying of loose ends to tend to in preparation. My mom, being the wonderful woman she is, helped me pack-up my office on my last day. I had planned to tackle it myself but she must have sensed I was feeling sentimental about the whole thing as the day drew nearer. What I expected to be a bittersweet day turned out to be a fun one with her by my side. We noshed on avocado rice cakes, granola, and watermelon as we packed, occasionally pausing to reminisce about all the things that have happened since she helped move me into that office five years earlier.
- Just two days later, Dan and I flew to PA to spend the long weekend with his family (and meet our second niece)! The weekend was both fun-filled and work-filled. I spent the mornings reviewing final edits for the book and the afternoons and evenings out and about making the most of the weekend with family.
- We flew back home last Tuesday and from Wednesday through this morning, I've been working day and night to finish final cookbook edits and review design files for the layout. I turned in the edits late Sunday night (mid GoT episode) and it felt great. And so exciting too! It's feeling more and more real by the day, and I just cannot wait to share this book with you. I consider myself to be a hard worker in general, but I've worked harder on this book than anything else. At times, I've felt guilty for pulling back from the blog/social media to focus on the book, but seeing it all come together in such a wonderful way has soothed those feelings.
Alright, let's talk smoothie bowl. Lemon Cream Pie Smoothie Bowl, to be exact.
Truth be told, this smoothie "bowl" would be just as enjoyable served in a glass, so don't let the whole "bowl" thing stand in the way of your smoothie dreams.
Frozen bananas, frozen pineapple, chilled coconut milk, lots of fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, and a dash of turmeric (for color) are churned to cool and creamy perfection in a food processor. The bananas add a frosty quality while the coconut milk lends richness and a whipped, airy quality. But don't worry about it tasting like bananas, the fresh lemon juice weaves itself throughout and offers a bright, citrusy tang. Frozen pineapple teams up with the lemon juice to cut through the creaminess, lending both a pale yellow hue and a light, refreshing acidity.
This cool lemony treat is the perfect antidote to the steamy summer heat. Look at that, I'm rhyming—not intentional, but I'll take it. And on that note, I'll leave you to it. The zingy, lemony treat, that is . . . ♥
📖 Recipe
Lemon Cream Pie Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Lemon Cream Pie Smoothie
- 3 ripe and speckled bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks (for brightness and acidity)
- ¼ cup cream from a can of chilled full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon slices
Instructions
For the Lemon Cream Pie Smoothie
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and process for 2 to 3 minutes or until smoothie and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
To Assemble
- Divide the smoothie between two bowls and garnish with lemons and fresh mint, if desired. Serve immediately.
Desiree says
This looks delicious. I plan on having it for breakfast tomorrow :).
Ashley says
Thanks, Desiree!! I hope you enjoy/ed it!
Denise rhodes says
Is there any way that you could figure out the protein and sugars and so on so that I could calculate the points for weight watchers?
Ashley says
Hi Denise, I'm so sorry, but I don't calculate nutrition information (my Facts page has more information if you're interested), but I believe there are a handful of online nutrition calculators that you can copy and paste the ingredients into to figure out the breakdown.
Melissa says
I calculated it as 5 points per serving (using 0 points for the fruit, vanilla, and turmeric)
Cheryl says
This looks delicious, i will be trying this out for breakfast tomorrow ????Yum ????
Xx
Cheryl
Daisy Candle
Ashley says
Thanks, Cheryl! Hope you enjoyed it!
Celeste Jackson says
I thoroughly enjoyed being there for you!
This smoothie looks like the perfect breakfast for these hot summer days!
Love, Mom
Ashley says
You're the best. <3
Cheryl says
Super delicious ???? Have been having it for breakfast for the past week and cannot get enough haha ... Very easy to make in the morning ????????
Xx
Cheryl
Daisy Candle
Ally @ Loveleaf Co. says
Ashley, this looks absolutely incredible! The color is so lemony. Can't wait to try. xx - Ally
Ashley says
Thanks so much, Ally! I hope you enjoy it. xo
Hi says
Whats the nutrion for one person
Ashley says
I'm so sorry, but I don't calculate nutrition facts for my recipes (my FACTS page has more information as to why).