This smoothie combines banana, lime juice, vanilla, and cinnamon to mimic the flavors of key lime pie in a creamy, refreshing drink.
Key Lime Pie Smoothie
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)honey or maple syrup
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (1.0 g)ground cinnamon
- 1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)fresh lime juice
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- 1.0pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana, honey or maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, fresh lime juice, and pinch of fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and adjust by adding 1–2 tablespoons of milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use frozen banana to achieve a creamy texture without ice cream. Lime zest can be added for extra lime flavor.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make key lime pie smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make key lime pie smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~302 cal · 7g fat · 55g carbs · 8g protein · 41g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 302 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 57 min·3.3 mi·~6650 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 41 min·2.1 mi·~4100 steps
- Moderate cycling 31 min·6.2 mi
- Swimming laps 42 min
- Jogging 30 min·2.5 mi·~4800 steps
- Stair climbing 28 min·~2500 steps
- Dancing 49 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 31 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 70 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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