Lemonade is one of the most popular drinks on the planet. Lemonade is refreshing and tasty, and it is the perfect party drink. There are many ways to make lemonade, and there are also a lot of things that you should avoid to make your lemonade healthy.
To make it more fun and healthy, you can add other fruits. If you want something more than the classic lemonade mix, we have some great healthy lemonade recipes.
1. Healthy lemonade
If you just want to make your lemonade healthy, here is a good idea to do it. You will love the taste, and you will also love fewer calories!
Ingredients:
– 4 lemons
– Mint leaves
– 2 lb. of water
– Stevia, to taste
Instructions:
Juice your lemons in a lemon reamer and strain its seeds. Place into a quart pitcher. Add water and stevia until you reach the desired level of sweetness. Add ice cubes, and garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy!
2. Frozen lemonade with watermelon
This easy to make frozen watermelon lemonade is a great idea how to transform your lemonade into a special frozen treat!
Ingredients:
– 1 medium watermelon, chopped
– 6 handfuls ice
– 4 scoops Lemonade powder
– 5 cups sparkling water
Instructions:
First, blend the watermelon and add half the amount of ice and the lemonade powder. Blend until smooth. Add the rest of add rest of ingredients, and stir well. Garnish with watermelon and lemon slices. Serve and enjoy your lemonade.
3. Grilled lemonade with vanilla
This smoky and sweet lemonade is a refreshing twist of the classic lemonade!
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of water
– 1 tsp. vanilla extract
– Olive oil, for grill
– 8 lemons, halved
– 5 cups sparkling water
– Ice
– Stevia, to taste
Instructions:
Bring water to a boil and remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla extract and let it cool until no longer warm. Preheat your grill to medium heat and oil grates. Dip each lemon in stevia and place them on the grill, and bake them about 5 min. Let them cool and strain into a pitcher. Add sparkling water, ice and a few grilled lemons. Serve and enjoy.
4. Lemonade with coconut nectar
This refreshing, light and low-calorie recipe is not only tasty, but it will also help you lose weight!
Ingredients:
– 2 cup coconut nectar
– 2 cups water
– 10 cup freshly squeezed lemons
– 8 cups water, cold
Instructions:
Add coconut nectar and 2 cups of water to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, and add to a glass pitcher. Add the remaining lemon juice and water. Place your lemonade into the fridge for a few hours. Add ice cubes and serve!
5. Lemonade with blueberries
This tasty lemonade with blueberries is filled with the flavor, and it is even better if you use fresh blueberries.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
– 3 cups water
– 3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
– Stevia, to taste
Instructions:
Add all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Pour the mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, and throw away the solids. Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon and blueberries. Enjoy your lemonade.