Alpha Gal Friendly Sparkling Lemonade Berry Smoothie
Bright, fruity, and fizzing with energy, this berry smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Frozen strawberries and blueberries give it a deep, jewel-toned color and natural sweetness, while fresh lemon juice cuts through with just the right amount of tartness. A drizzle of maple syrup rounds everything out without relying on honey or any animal-derived sweeteners that can be tricky to navigate with an alpha-gal diagnosis. The real magic happens when you pour the chilled sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass — it keeps the fizz alive and turns a simple blended drink into something that feels genuinely special. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no label-reading stress or hidden mammalian products to worry about. It comes together in under two minutes of blending and looks stunning garnished with a fresh lemon slice, making it just as fitting for a lazy weekend morning as it is for entertaining.
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2 servings
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- ½ cup ice cubes
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, lemon juice, maple syrup, cold water, and ice to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Divide the blended mixture evenly between two tall glasses, filling each about two-thirds full.
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