Key Lime Pie Smoothie

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This key lime pie smoothie is creamy, tangy and tastes like a slice of key lime pie, but is made with healthy ingredients and packed with protein. Easy to make, vegan + dairy-free!

Two key lime pie smoothies in glasses topped with whip cream, toasted coconut and lime slices.
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If you’re a key lime pie fan you’re going to love this key lime pie smoothie! It tastes like liquid dessert that’s healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast.

This smoothie is protein-packed and sneaks in nutrients in the form of frozen avocado and spinach (which you can’t even taste!). The frozen avocado helps to thicken this smoothie and adds creaminess while the spinach is what gives it its bright green color.

It’s seriously so delicious, you’re going to want to make this smoothie all summer long!

Why You Gotta Try This One

Woman (Brittany Mullins) wearing a white shirt and sipping a green smoothie.

Because some smoothies just get it right. This one nails that creamy-tart combo with just enough sweetness to feel like a treat. It’s thick, tangy, and refreshingly cold — almost like a frosty lime shake, but made with real food. And if you’ve never tried avocado in a smoothie before, this is the one to start with. It blends in like magic and gives that silky texture you’d expect from something way less healthy. It’s an easy win for warm days when you want something that tastes fun but actually fills you up.

Ingredients Needed

Ingredients measured out to make a Key Lime Pie Smoothie: lime juice, medjool date, vanilla protein powder, lime zest, canned coconut milk, frozen avocado, frozen banana, spinach, graham crackers, coconut whip, toasted coconut and lime slices.
  • coconut milk – the liquid base for this smoothie. It adds a nice creaminess and tropical flavor. I used full-fat canned coconut milk, but you can also use light coconut milk.
  • frozen banana – this contributes to this smoothie being super thick and creamy. It also adds some natural sweetness. Check out my guide on how to freeze bananas for smoothies.
  • frozen avocado – adds more creaminess and thickness. Plus, avocados are packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. I used pre-frozen avocado chunks, but you can also take a fresh avocado and freeze it yourself or just use a fresh avocado. If you use fresh avocado you might want to add a handful of ice to this smoothie.
  • vanilla protein powder – the main source of protein and what gives this smoothie its dessert-like flavor. I personally love Nuzest protein powder. It’s plant-based, has minimal ingredients and tastes delicious. (Use code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order). That said, feel free to use your favorite brand of protein powder.
  • lime juice and lime zest – can’t have a key lime smoothie without the lime! You can use a key lime or regular lime.
  • medjool date – adds some natural sweetness and helps to balance out the tartness of the lime.
  • spinach – adds a boost of nutrition and what gives this smoothie its deep green color. And trust me, you won’t even be able to taste the spinach!
  • toppings – these are all optional, but if you really want to take this smoothie to the next level I suggest topping it with coconut whip (or coconut cream), graham cracker crumbs, toasted coconut and fresh lime slices.

Customize Your Smoothie

  • Add a nutrition boost: Feel free to add a scoop of chia seeds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds or chopped nuts for a nutritional boost.
  • Not a fan of protein powder? If you’re not a fan of protein powder or don’t have any on hand, try using Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or collagen powder for a protein boost.
  • Sweetener: Feel free to skip the medjool date if you want to reduce the sugar content of this smoothie. And if you don’t have medjool dates, you can use another natural sweetener like honey, maple syrup or agave nectar.

How to Make

Key lime pie smoothie ingredients in a blender.
Key lime pie smoothie blended in a blender.

This key lime pie smoothie recipe is so easy to whip up! Just place all the ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

Pour the smoothie into a glass, add toppings of choice and enjoy!

Brittany’s Tips

If you want that thick, creamy, dessert-like vibe, these tips will help:

  • Use frozen ingredients when possible: Frozen banana and frozen avocado are key to making this smoothie cold, thick, and ultra creamy without needing ice. If using fresh avocado, just toss in a few ice cubes.
  • Don’t skip the zest: Lime zest makes a big difference! It brings out that bright, tangy key lime pie flavor in a way that juice alone can’t.
  • Adjust the sweetness: Depending on how tart your limes are (and how sweet your protein powder is), you might want to add an extra date or a splash of maple syrup to balance it out.
Two key lime pie smoothies topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut.

Smoothie Storage Tips

  • Store the smoothie in a glass container with an airtight lid (I like to use wide mouth mason jars, but a thermos would probably work really well too). Seal the container and place in the fridge as soon as possible.
  • Try to fill the container to the top to avoid extra air which will cause the smoothie to oxidize.
  • Take the smoothie out of the fridge when you’re ready to drink it. Give it a good shake and enjoy.
  • Plan to drink the smoothie within 24 hours — it probably won’t keep much longer than that.

If you enjoyed this recipe, please consider leaving a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below.

5 from 4 votes

Key Lime Pie Smoothie

Tastes like dessert, but it’s healthy enough for breakfast! This key lime pie smoothie is creamy, citrusy, and packed with protein, thanks to frozen avocado, banana, and a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients  

  • ½ cup canned coconut milk, light or full fat
  • ½ cup water or more coconut milk
  • 1 frozen banana
  • ¼ cup frozen avocado
  • 1 scoop (25 grams) vanilla protein powder, or Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime or key lime juice
  • ½ Tablespoon lime or key lime zest
  • 1 medjool date
  • Handful of spinach
  • Splash of vanilla extract, optional
  • Optional toppings: coconut whip, crushed graham crackers, toasted coconut, lime slices

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients into a high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour smoothie into a glass, add toppings of choice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Fresh avocado: If you’re using fresh avocado instead of frozen, you may want to add a few ice cubes to help chill and thicken the smoothie.
  • No protein powder? You can swap the protein powder with a scoop of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese if you’re not vegan, or use a spoonful of almond butter to keep it plant-based.
  • Extra tang: Want it even more tart? Add an extra squeeze of lime juice or a bit more zest to amp up the citrus punch.
  • Storage tip: Store any leftovers in a sealed glass jar in the fridge and enjoy within 24 hours. Be sure to fill the jar to the top to reduce air and prevent oxidation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 smoothie w/o toppings | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 33g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Additional Info

Course: Drink, Smoothie
Cuisine: American
Keyword: key lime pie smoothie
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Overhead view of two key lime pie smoothies with straws, topped with whip cream, toasted coconut and lime slices.

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About Brittany

Hey there, I’m Brittany, the creator of Eating Bird Food, cookbook author, health coach and mama of two littles. Here you’ll find quick and easy recipes that make healthy fun and enjoyable for you and your family!

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9 Comments

    1. I’m so glad you loved this smoothie, Sarah! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!

  1. 5 stars
    Wow this is good. Drinking it right now. The only thing I did different was to not add the dates or any toppings. So refreshing. So rich. So thick. Full meal replacement, for sure. Nice occasional treat to add to the mix. Thanks for all the dairy free recipes 😁

    1. WOO! This is seriously the best, Amy, I am so glad you’re loving this smoothie.Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!

    1. Yay! I am so glad you are loving this smoothie, Ashley. Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!

      1. 5 stars
        I can’t wait to make this again tomorrow! Delicious! I’ve never tried a recipe of yours I didn’t like. Thank you!!

        1. WOO! I am so glad you’re loving this smoothie, Lauren. I am absolutely loving the freshness of it this summer. Thank you for your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!