Gut Friendly Vanilla Berry Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never felt this luxurious. Fresh strawberries and blueberries slowly steep alongside a split vanilla bean, turning a simple pitcher of cold filtered water into something that looks and smells genuinely special. Lightly pressing the blueberries before adding them helps release their deep color and natural sweetness, so the infusion develops beautifully without any added sugar or artificial flavoring. The result is a pale pink, lightly fragrant drink that feels indulgent while being completely gentle on your digestive system. Real fruit, a whole vanilla bean, and filtered water are all that go into this — nothing processed, nothing that could irritate a sensitive gut. A few hours in the fridge is all it takes, and the pitcher keeps working for refills throughout the day. Finish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint for an extra layer of cool, clean flavor.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or thirds. Lightly press a few of the blueberries with the back of a spoon to break the skin — this helps release their color and flavor into the water.
- 2
Place the split vanilla bean, strawberries, and blueberries into a large pitcher. Pour the cold filtered water over the fruit.
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