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 picnics and barbecues and has the prettiest pink colour.
Berry Lemonade Smoothie Recipe
Why this is the best lemonade smoothie:
- It’s so refreshing! With the delicious combination of both blueberries and raspberries this lemonade smoothie recipe is bursting with flavour and would be perfect for summer picnics, barbecues and cookouts.
- This pink lemonade smoothie is so easy to make! Ready in just a few minutes it’s also very modifiable. Want to use different berries? Go for it! Want to use maple syrup instead of honey? No problem!
- This recipe is made without yogurt, but if you prefer a thicker lemonade smoothie you could easily add it.
- This recipe is naturally sweetened and is refined sugar free making it a healthy drink option. It’s also paleo and vegan!
Key ingredients for making this berry lemonade smoothie recipe:
- Berries: I used both raspberries and blueberries for this recipe to give it the most incredible flavour and pretty pink colour.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: The key to any great lemonade recipe is freshly squeezed lemon juice to give it that perfectly refreshing flavour.
- Honey or maple syrup: My favourite natural sweeteners give this drink just the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the tartness of the lemon juice.
The equipment needed to make this pink lemonade smoothie:
Tips and variations for this recipe:
- You could easily swap the berries in this drink. For instance, strawberries would be another great option.
- 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 – I recommend 1/2 cup of either vanilla, raspberry, blueberry or plain yogurt.
- If you are serving a crowd you can easily double or triple this recipe.
Frequently asked questions:
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!
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Berry Lemonade Smoothie
This berry lemonade smoothie is the perfect refreshing summer drink. With a pretty pink color it is a great drink to serve at any summer event.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 4-5 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
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Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend well until smooth
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Serve and enjoy!
Recipe 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.
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