This berry lemonade smoothie is such a fun refreshing drink. Made with both blueberries and raspberries and sweetened with honey, this healthy lemonade recipe is perfect for summer and has the prettiest pink colour. You will also love how easy it is to make.
If you love refreshing drinks like my piña colada mocktail recipe then you are going to love this smoothie recipe!
Why you will love this recipe:
- The taste! It is so refreshing and the mix of berries with the lemonade combines perfectly to give this healthy drink the best flavour.
- This pink lemonade smoothie is so easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes! Just like my raspberry chia seed pudding.
- It is very versatile: instead of a blueberry raspberry lemonade smoothie you could easily turn it into a strawberry lemonade smoothie by using strawberries Instead.
- You can use either fresh fruit or frozen berries to make this healthy lemonade smoothie. It's also a great way to use up fruit that is about to go bad in your fridge.
- It is made without yogurt, but if you prefer a thicker smoothie you could easily add yogurt or greek yogurt.
- This recipe is naturally sweetened and is refined sugar free making it a healthy drink option. It's also dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free and paleo.
If you love lemonade drinks you will also love apple cider vinegar and lemon juice drink.
Ingredients and substitutions:
For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Berries: I use both raspberries and blueberries for this lemonade smoothie to give it the most incredible flavour and pretty pink colour. You could use other berries such as strawberries, blackberries or mixed berries too. You could also use frozen fruit such as frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries or frozen raspberries.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: The key to any great lemonade is fresh lemon juice to give it that perfect refreshing and tangy flavour. For best results I recommend fresh lemon juice rather than bottled lemon juice.
- Water: To thin out this smoothie. You could swap this for other liquids such as coconut milk, cashew milk or almond milk to make it creamier and give it a different flavour.
- Honey or maple syrup: either of these natural sweeteners can be used to give this lemonade smoothie the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the tartness of the lemon juice. If you are vegan be sure to use maple syrup. You could also use date syrup too.
Variations and add ins:
- If you like a stronger lemon flavour add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the smoothie or a bit of lemon yogurt.
- If you like a thicker smoothie with a more creamy texture feel free to add 1/2 cup of yogurt or greek yogurt. You can use plain yogurt, vanilla yogurt or a fruit flavoured yogurt to give it the flavour you prefer. You could also add a frozen banana to make this smoothie thicker.
- To make this lemonade smoothie higher in protein: add 1-2 scoops of collagen peptides.
- If you like a sweeter lemonade: add an extra 1-2 tablespoon of sweetener.
- If you are vegan be sure to use maple syrup instead of honey as the sweetener.
- To turn this into spiked lemonade: add some vodka or gin.
- Add veggies: you can add cauliflower, carrots, or spinach to this smoothie and you won't even be able to taste them.
How to make a lemonade smoothie:
Step 1
Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend well until you have a smooth texture.
Top Tips:
- If you are serving a crowd or want leftovers you can easily double or triple this recipe.
- This smoothie is great for meal prep as you can make it the night ahead and store it in the fridge overnight.
How to store this lemonade smoothie:
Store any leftovers of this lemonade smoothie in the fridge in an airtight container or jar for up to 2 days. Be sure to give it a good stir before serving it again.
This smoothie also freezes really well. I love freezing it in a popsicle mold and turning it into berry lemonade popsicles!
Lemonade smoothie FAQs:
Absolutely! It stores really well in the fridge for a few days after it's made so simply make it a day or two ahead and give it a quick stir before serving.
You definitely can but it will change the flavour of the smoothie so I suggest starting with just a small amount. Adding citrus peels to smoothies is a great way to add extra vitamins and minerals and also cuts down on food waste!
Whether you make a smoothie with milk or water will depend on the taste you want for the smoothie, and how thick you want it. For a thicker smoothie with a richer flavour you will want to add milk, but for a thinner smoothie with a lighter taste, water is a great option.
You can make smoothies with either milk or yogurt. Yogurt will lead to a thicker smoothie but both will give you a nice rich, smooth flavour. You can also use dairy free milks and yogurts for smoothies such as almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk or oat milk.
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Recipe
Berry Lemonade Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 4-5 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend well until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use either fresh or frozen berries for this recipe.
- You can use either honey or maple syrup to sweeten this drink - if you like a sweeter lemonade feel free to add an extra 1-2 tbsp.
- If you like a thicker smoothie feel free to add yogurt to this recipe - I recommend 1/2 cup of either vanilla, raspberry, blueberry or plain yogurt.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
Nutrition
Ivy
Pretty good flavor. I did 1/4th of the recipe and it still made a little over 1 serving, I also did strawberries instead of blueberries, and tasted delicious!