Gelatin Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Smoothie
Bright, bubbly, and bursting with real berry flavor, this smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer no matter what month it is. Frozen strawberries and blueberries do the heavy lifting here, giving you a thick, vibrant base that blends up beautifully with fresh lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The real magic happens when you pour chilled sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass — it keeps that satisfying fizz alive so every sip has a little lift to it. Many store-bought smoothie drinks and flavored beverages sneak in gelatin-based stabilizers or thickeners, so making your own from scratch is honestly the easiest way to stay clear of all that. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and whole, so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. It comes together in under two minutes of active blending, and the result looks stunning with a lemon slice on the rim — fancy enough for guests, easy enough for a Tuesday morning.
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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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