Pregnancy Friendly Blueberry Lemon Lemonade
Tart, fruity, and beautifully purple-hued, this blueberry lemonade is the kind of drink that feels like a treat while actually being genuinely good for you. Fresh blueberries bring a natural sweetness and a serious antioxidant boost, while real lemon juice and zest keep every sip bright and refreshing. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener here, which means you're skipping refined sugar without sacrificing any of the flavor. During pregnancy, staying well-hydrated is everything, and having a drink this delicious in the fridge makes it a whole lot easier to hit that goal. The blending-and-straining method gives you a silky-smooth texture with none of the pulpy bits, just clean, vibrant flavor over ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks impressive enough to serve at a baby shower — or just enjoy it quietly to yourself on a warm afternoon.
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4 servings
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and 1 cup of the cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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