1 cup water
1 lemon (peeled but if it's organic use one tablespoon of lemon peel)
1 ripe banana
1/3 cup dates (medjool dates are my favourite. Remove the pits of course!)
1/2 stalk celery or a handful of parsley
Directions
1. Throw all raw lemonade smoothie ingredients in blender and blend away until smooth!
Remember that you should always put the softest ingredients, such as bananas, in first. That way they're close to the blender's blade and make it easier to blend.
If you don't have a high-speed blender (such as a VitaMix) I might leave out the celery because celery is kind of stringy if not blended well. Also, if you don't have a high-speed blender make sure your dates are soft. If you have really hard dates, soak them in warmish water for half-an-hour or so.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Raw lemonade smoothies are refreshing during the summer. There's something very cooling about that tart, tangy taste.
The color of this raw lemonade smoothie doesn't look very lemony due to the dark-color of the dates, but the taste will be lemony-zingy!
I just love lemon-flavoured raw food recipes, like these raw lemon cookies.
Enjoy!
Raw lemonade smoothie recipe inspired by Raw Rose
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Comments
Nell Allen
Jul 12, 2010
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I love lemon and found this site by accident. I love the Raw Lemonade Smoothie. Didn't change anything. It is wonderful in the morning with the hot weather. More filling that I would have thought. This is a keeper.
The Rawtarian
Sep 25, 2010
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Glad you've got another keeper to add to your collection!
Shelly
Apr 10, 2011
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I made this one today and again, my kids loved it and so did the hubby. He is a lemonade connoisseur ;). He said this is the perfect combination of tart and sweet and I agree. I made a double batch and there was quickly none left. Easy to make but I need to start keeping dates on hand and can't recall any of my local stores carrying them and so many recipes call for them. Also, I am diabetic and have just learned how good they can be for glucose levels which means I can eat the desserts and not worry so much.
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2011
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Sooo glad your fam loved it and that you can eat it even though diabetic. :)
I haven't had one of these lemonade smoothies in a while. You're making me want one. I love the tart/sweet/tangy taste, too.
Jenny
Aug 18, 2011
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Holy moly, that's unbelievably good! We added 1/3 C pecans and used a half frozen banana. Wow! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
The Rawtarian
Aug 20, 2011
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My pleasure! Your additions sound yummy. I never would have thought to add pecans!! Didn't it get a bit too chunky?
Jenny
Aug 21, 2011
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Not chunky. Just ran the blender until it all smoothed out. It's become a favorite school morning breakfast!
The Rawtarian
Aug 22, 2011
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Good! I'll have to try it. It's great to have those morning go-tos that you can prepare without having to "think" too much :)
Karawn
Jul 06, 2012
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It looks very tasty :D
Ladonna
Oct 23, 2012
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This is delicious rawtarian.
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shannon
Jan 05, 2013
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Any good substitutions for bananas in this recipe?
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Hi Shannon... no clear and easy substitution for bananas. Instead, I would simply try a different smoothie recipe :)
Farah from London
Jan 18, 2013
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This is super delicious, thank you. Super refreshing. I scooped out some passion fruit and put some of that on top, the citrus flavour was really enhanced. You have a great website, turned raw just 3 weeks ago and your recipes are awesome!! xx
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The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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<3 Farah
Jgriffin73
Feb 02, 2013
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Yummy! It was just like tall glass of frozen lemonade.
The Rawtarian
Feb 03, 2013
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So glad you liked :) It is a nice combination of sweet and sour. Very summery!
Michele Cochrane
Feb 07, 2013
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This looks so delicious. I have disliked celery since I was a smal child. I like to sneek it in recipes when I CAN'T taste it. Is this one? Otherwise ill stick with the parsley.
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The Rawtarian
Feb 08, 2013
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Hi Michelle, I would say that you can still taste the celery. So I say forego this recipe and perhaps try another one of my soups instead. Also, you can try adding some celery to my raw lemonade smoothie - you wouldn't be able to taste it in there :)
Michele Cochrane
Feb 08, 2013
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This is the lemonade, silly goose! I'm happy to use the parsley, but if I won't taste the celery in the lemonade ill certainly try it. Thx!
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The Rawtarian
Feb 08, 2013
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LOL I AM LOSING MY MIND MICHELE!!! oh dear. Help!
Michele Cochrane
Feb 08, 2013
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You're sain enough to keep us happy. Keep doing what you do. A lil comic relief is an added benefit!
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The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2013
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:))))))))))) Michele
Simone
Apr 20, 2013
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Just made this and it tastes sooooo good!!! Love the hint of the taste of celery in it - delicious! Thank you!!!
The Rawtarian
Apr 20, 2013
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Sounds like you got the flavour combos just right, Simone :)
Kelly
Apr 29, 2013
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Do you use the whole lemon seeds and all ( not all of the skin, just some)?
Thinking I'll have to give this a try given all the great reviews :)
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
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Hi Kelly, I use a knife to cut off all of the lemon peel.
Tia
May 05, 2013
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Thanks for the great apps :-) Is it possible to print or email the shopping lists directly like you can do with the recipes?
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The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
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Hi Tia, It is not currently possible with the meal plans app. I do have additional PDFs and resources in my members-only community called "The Rawtarian's Kitchen" - info here: www.therawtarian.com/TRK
senay
May 07, 2013
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This smoothie is so delicious! I added some vanilla :D
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The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
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Yum Senay!
Heather
May 18, 2013
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So very yummy!
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