Beat the heat with this refreshing and guilt-free blueberry stevia lemonade. Made with fresh lemon juice, sweetened with stevia, and bursting with the goodness of blueberries, this lemonade is a perfect way to quench your thirst on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 5 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup stevia or to taste
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh mint leaves (optional) for garnish
Directions
- In a blender, blend the fresh blueberries until smooth.
- Pass the blueberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds.
- In a pitcher, combine the blueberry puree, fresh lemon juice, cold water, and stevia.
- Stir well until the stevia is fully dissolved.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more stevia if desired.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled blueberry stevia lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Stevia is a natural sweetener that doesn't contain any calories or carbohydrates.
Lemon juice is known for its detoxifying properties and can help improve digestion.
Adding fresh mint leaves not only enhances the flavor but also provides a cooling effect.