Key Lime Pie Smoothie
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Last updated on Jun 19, 2023
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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!
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
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
- 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
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.
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.
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Key Lime Pie Smoothie
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Equipment
More Smoothie Recipes to Try
- Green Protein Smoothie
- Avocado Smoothie
- Raspberry Smoothie
- Tahini Smoothie
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie
Be sure to check out all of the smoothie recipes as well as the full collection of drink recipes on EBF!
absolutely amazing
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!
Muchas gracias
Excelente 👌
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 😁
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!
Very tasty and does evoke key lime pie flavors! Perfect summer smoothie
Yay! I am so glad you are loving this smoothie, Ashley. Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
I can’t wait to make this again tomorrow! Delicious! I’ve never tried a recipe of yours I didn’t like. Thank you!!
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!