Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie Glass (Print)

Zesty lemon and coconut blend create a creamy, refreshing smoothie glass with mango, pecans, and natural sweetness.

# Ingredients:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 medium lemon, zest and flesh
02 - 240 ml light canned coconut milk
03 - 50 g cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
04 - 1 to 2 medjool dates, pitted
05 - 25 g chopped pecan nuts
06 - 150 g frozen mango pieces
07 - 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
08 - 0.125 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 0.5 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional

# Steps:

01 - Zest the lemon and add the zest to a blender.
02 - Remove the peel and pith from the lemon, reserving only the flesh. Add the flesh to the blender and discard the peel and pith.
03 - Add coconut milk, chickpeas, medjool dates, chopped pecans, frozen mango, ground turmeric, sea salt, and apple cider vinegar to the blender with the lemon.
04 - Blend all components on high speed until the mixture becomes completely smooth. Adjust consistency with additional coconut milk or water if required.
05 - Taste the smoothie and, if preferred, incorporate maple syrup to sweeten. Blend briefly to combine. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For a richer texture, use fully chilled coconut milk and mango before blending.