By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 2
193 cal · 10 min
Lemon Berry Smoothie
Recipe GLPR6262f8f69c4b3d
A refreshing and creamy lemon berry smoothie featuring fresh strawberries blended with smooth vanilla ice cream, brightened with zesty lemon, and finished with a touch of milk or cream for the perfect consistency.
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Ingredients
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
10 fresh strawberries
milk or cream
to taste lemon zest
Directions
Place the vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries into a blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add milk or cream gradually while blending, adjusting the amount to reach your desired consistency—thicker for a more ice cream-like texture, thinner for a drinkable smoothie.
Stop blending and stir in the lemon zest to taste, ensuring even distribution throughout.
Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, optionally rimmed with lemon-flavored sugar or garnished with a fresh strawberry.
Comments
All four ingredients are stocked at any Charlotte grocer—vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, milk, and lemon are standard finds at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart. At roughly two dollars per serving (ice cream and berries drive the cost), this is a solid weeknight dessert or breakfast. The ten-minute claim is honest; there is no real prep beyond hulling strawberries and zesting lemon. This reheats poorly, so it is a same-night drink, and while it works as a family portion for two, it does not scale easily for larger households or meal prep.
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