Pregnancy Friendly Whole30 Pineapple Lime Refresher
Staying hydrated during pregnancy doesn't have to mean plain water or sugary drinks loaded with artificial ingredients you'd rather avoid. This sparkling refresher is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh pineapple, real lime juice, a pinch of sea salt, and chilled sparkling water — so you know exactly what you're sipping. The natural sweetness of blended and strained pineapple pairs beautifully with bright citrus, making it feel like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot. That small addition of sea salt is a smart touch, helping to balance the flavors and support hydration in a way plain fruit juice just doesn't. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a strainer, which is perfect for days when energy is in short supply. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel and it looks genuinely impressive, whether you're serving it to yourself or to guests who have no idea how easy it was to make.
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2 servings
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (from about ½ small pineapple)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- 2 lime wheels or wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Blend the pineapple chunks on high speed until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended pineapple through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup or pitcher, pressing the pulp firmly with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp. You should have about 3/4 to 1 cup of pineapple juice.
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