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10 Comments · April 17, 2015

Refreshing Pink Lemonade Smoothie

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Creamy Pink Lemonade Smoothie

L-E-M-O-N-A-D-E

A word that naturally conjures up sweet summer memories.

Like so many others, my first business venture involved:

1| ice-cold lemonade

2| dixie cups

3| a tiny pink lock box garnished with dolphin stickers

4| a marketing campaign crafted with the colorful assistance of Crayola markers

I sat behind my first lemonade stand at the sprightly age of 5 during the summer of 1989 and touted cups of the good stuff for a sticker-shocking 5 cents.

Believe you me, slow and steady wins the lemonade stand business.

Refreshing Pink Lemonade Smoothie

At the age of 31, I'd happily make this pink lemonade smoothie by the bucket and hand it out for free just so you could have the opportunity to taste its refreshingly-tart glory.

Frozen strawberries, frozen bananas, fresh lemon juice, and water are blended until smooth to create a beverage that's as crisp and tart as it is perfectly sweet. If you're questioning my use of bananas in a pink lemonade smoothie, I hear you; I was hesitant to use bananas in this too. I figured they would dominate the flavor, but the acid from the fresh lemon juice and strawberries cuts through their flavor, and the only banana remnant is the sweetness.

This smoothie caught me off-guard in the best way. Good? Yes, I expected it to be good. Great? I hoped so. Spot-on, damn delicious? I honestly didn't expect that outcome given the teeny ingredient list. But there I stood, wildly gulping the smoothie straight from the blender before I had a chance to photograph it.

A smoothie that leaves nothing (but summer) to be desired.

Creamy Pink Lemonade Smoothie

Creamy Pink Lemonade Smoothie
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5 from 4 votes

Refreshing Pink Lemonade Smoothie

Frozen strawberries, frozen bananas, fresh lemon juice, and water are blended until smooth to create a beverage that's as crisp and tart as it is perfectly sweet. If you're questioning my use of bananas in a pink lemonade smoothie, I hear you; I was hesitant to use bananas in this too. I figured they would dominate the flavor, but the acid from the fresh lemon juice and strawberries cuts through their flavor, and the only banana remnant is the sweetness.
Course Smoothie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup sliced bananas, frozen (about 2 small bananas)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice of approximately 1 lemon)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon baobab powder, optional

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.

 

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  1. Emma says

    April 17, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    I was mad about pink lemonade as a kid. So much better than regular lemonade for some reason!
    Love the look of this smoothie. I love the sherbet-y flavour of baobab and imagine it working perfectly here.

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  2. Celeste Jackson says

    April 17, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    5 stars
    My mouth is watering just looking at the photo's of this refreshing smoothie! I can't wait to try it. Probably a lot healthier than the Wyler's Lemonade you made in 1989 :)

    Reply
  3. Alice says

    April 18, 2015 at 7:50 am

    This looks really refreshing!

    Reply
  4. Rosanna says

    April 19, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    All your smoothies are to die for!.. I'll be making this one as soon as I get my hands on a grapefruit... I have all ingredients except that one and I don't think it would turn out great if I subbed it!.. I hope you come up with your own cookbook!.. I'd buy in a heart beat! xo

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      April 19, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Hi, Rosanna! Happy to hear you're loving all the smoothies, and thanks so much for the supportive words! I really appreciate them. As for this smoothie, no need to wait until you get your hands on a grapefruit, because it's not one of the ingredients :) Just frozen strawberries, bananas, fresh lemon juice, and water! I hope you enjoy this one just as much as the others.

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    May 01, 2015 at 10:31 am

    This looks amazing since the weather is finally getting warmer!

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    • Ashley says

      May 11, 2015 at 10:07 am

      Agreed!! This is a great warm weather smoothie. I hope you enjoy it, Michelle!

      Reply
  6. Contented Belly says

    June 06, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this and loved it. It is so refreshing and has no added sugar which is great. I added this to the recipe section of my website Contented Belly. You can see it at http://contentedbelly.com/recipes/.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      June 16, 2015 at 11:12 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing the link on your site; I appreciate it!

      Reply
  7. Brynna says

    October 03, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    Drinking this as I type. This smoothie is WONDERFUL!

    Reply

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