Healthy Frozen Blueberry Limeade
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Limeade is a refreshing departure from the classic lemonade, and is just as thirst-quenching on a hot summer day. And if it’s REALLY hot? Why not make it frozen…with frozen blueberries?
Blueberries are another summer classic. They’re not just tasty little treats; they're also described to absolute death as a powerhouse of antioxidants and vitamins.
Limeade and frozen drinks in general can be super sugary, though, negating the well-known health benefits of blueberries. So, I created this recipe to be healthy version. It’s sweet, sour, and super simple!
You only need frozen blueberries, a lime, and a sweetener of your choice.
I’ve reduced the need for sweetener by using less ultra sour lime juice and relying more on lime zest for flavor.
Tips
The amount of sweetener you use will depend on how sweet you want it. I used a teaspoon of monkfruit sweetener because I like it tart, but you should at least double that if you want it sweet.
The amount of water you use will depend on how powerful your blender is and how liquidy you want your frozen blueberry limeade. In the pictures, you can see that I didn’t use as much water and it has an almost sorbet-like texture. Start with half a cup of water and go from there!
Citrus zest is strong—you really don’t need much to get the flavor!
Serving Suggestions:
I put mine in a wine glass because…well, why not?! Use any glass you like.
If you went for a sorbet texture, you could even eat it out of a bowl with a spoon!
Garnish with blueberries, lime wedges, or mint leaves.
Recipe:
Healthy Frozen Blueberry Limeade
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the frozen blueberries, lime zest, lime juice, sweetener, and about half a cup of water to a traditional blender or bullet smoothie blender.
- Blend the ingredients, adding additional water as needed to loosen the mixture. Taste to see if you need more sweetener.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
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