Recipe Directions

  • 1. Throw all raw lemonade smoothie ingredients in blender and blend away until smooth!

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

By The Rawtarian

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 darkness of the dates, but the taste will be lemony-zingy!

I just love lemon-flavoured raw food recipes, like these raw lemon cookies.

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.

Tip: If you don't have celery, try adding a handful of fresh parsley instead!

Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 88 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Fat, and Sodium.
  • This recipe is low in Calories.
  • This recipe is an excellent source of Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • This recipe is a good source of Dietary Fiber.
  • This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, and Vitamin K.

Amounts per 559 g (20 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 314 13 %
Protein 4 g 7 %
Fat 1 g 1 %
Carbohydrates 83 g 24 %
Dietary Fiber 11 g 34 %
Sugars 54 g
Calcium 66 mg 7 %
Iron 1.4 mg 11 %
Sodium 38 mg 2 %
Source: USDA

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Hi Michele - So glad you enjoyed! It's a nice combo of sour and sweet :) It's got KICK!

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WOW!!! I just tried this smoothie and it was amazing!!! I did add some spinach to it (it doesn't feel right unless I add some greens!) and I decided to add mint instead of celery. I can't wait to have another one!!!

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Mmm your additions sound divine Ronni. I love fresh mint in a smoothie!

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What can I use instead of celery or parsley as its not available here in my area?

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Hi Rakesh,

You can omit the celery and use spinach instead of parsley.

Hope this helps!

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This was delish! I love citrus and dates. Never thought to put a lemon in a smoothie before but what a great combination! What a way to start my 7 day challenge! :)

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Awesome Sara! It's got a nice kick to it, right?

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I just want to say that I am addicted to this smoothie! It's so easy and delicious and wonderful on a hot day. Thanks so much!

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Hi Lisa, so glad to have you addicted to such a delightful natural treat :) perfect for summer, isn't it!

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Ok, so I put all the ingredients in my vitamix blender, I pulled up my nose, stuck my tongue out at the vitamix & said to myself, how gross, there's no ways this can taste good, not celery & a whole lemon mixed with banana & dates! Took my first sip & I was mind-blown away!! I even felt so ashamed at my own ignorance and arrogant thoughts that this could be disgusting, I was so wrong & I apologise. I cant wait to have another raw lemonade smoothie, its the best ever & my mouth watered so much after each sip.

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Emily, you have seen the light!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxox <3

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So my husband and I are on a Mediterranean diet which is naturally a diabetes prevention and anti-inflammatory and all raw diet foods and all paleo diet foods are inside our lifestyle. We do tons of fruits and veggies and nuts, but we also do lean meats, fish, and low fat dairy products. I found your recipe for raw flaxseed crackers and they are in the dehydrator now. I am going to try this lemonade smoothie tomorrow. I was wondering, have you ever tried your hand at fruit leather? If so, what was your favorite flavors? I feel like you would be excellent and developing leathers that have complimentary tastes. I have made strawberry-banana and strawberry-blueberry and they are pretty good.. but I am looking for better ideas. Any suggestions?

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Hi Crista, sounds like you and your husband are doing great. Re: fruit leather, those combos sound good to me! Rasberry is good too - kind of gritty, but has a nice bite :)

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My pleasure Caroline - this is one of my fave smoothies too!

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Heather :)

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This smoothie is so delicious! I added some vanilla :D

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Yum Senay!

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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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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

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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 :)

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Hi Kelly, I use a knife to cut off all of the lemon peel.

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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!!!

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Sounds like you got the flavour combos just right, Simone :)

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