Calling on all blueberry lovers! Here are 10 easy and refreshing blueberry drinks you need to make this summer! These drinks are healthy, low in calories, and free of added sugar so grab your aprons, and let’s get to drinking mamas!
I don’t know about you but I love blueberries! Not only because they are so healthy and packed with amazing antioxidants but because they are also delicious! Here are some of the blueberry benefits worth knowing.
Blueberry Benefits
Blueberry is literally a guilt-free fruit! It’s low in calories, has 0 fat, and has a good amount of fiber, vitamins C & K, potassium, and manganese.
Did you know that blueberries contain over 13,000 antioxidants? Yep, they do and research shows that they have the highest antioxidants than any other fruit!
Antioxidants found in blueberries can help reduce your stress levels significantly! Just 1 cup of these bad boys is enough to do the magic.
Adding these blueberry drinks to your diet can also help reduce free radicals and toxins so what are you waiting for? Go stock up on some blueberries!
Easy Refreshing Blueberry Drinks You Need To Make This Summer!
1. Blueberry Lemonade
This blueberry lemonade is made with 3 simple ingredients, blueberries, lemons and sugar. You can have it ready to serve in just 20 minutes. My only tip for this one is, use honey or stevia for sweetening your lemonade.
2. Blueberry Mint Lemonade
This blueberry mint lemonade comes with only 85 calories per serving. It’s not as easy to make as the one above but it definitely has more flovors going on! As always, go with healthy sweeteners to make your drins guilt free!
3. Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
I have no tips for this blueberry lemonade cause it doesn’t get any healthier than this! This recipe is refreshing, packed with flavor, low in calories and very delicious!
4. Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
This sparkling blueberry lemonade is made with blueberries, club soda, lemon concentrate, water, and sugar. You know the drill when it comes to sugar and don’t overdo the club soda cause it’ll increase your sodium intake.
5. Blueberry Latte
Calling on all latte lovers, here is a blueberry show stopper! I love this recipe cause its soo easy to make and filled with amazing benefits. The recipe call for some acai powder which makes this drink an antioxidant powerhouse!
6. Blueberry Ginger Lemonade
I would anything with ginger in it any day which makes this blueberry ginger lemonade one of my top choices! Simply combine some ginger, blueberries, lemon seltzer, mint leaves and ice cubes to make this delicious drink. Use honey for sweetener.
7. Blueberry Soda
This blueberry soda recipe calls for some fresh blueberries, simple homemade blueberry syrup, and club soda. You can whip this up in no time for brunch. Use healthy sweeteners for the simple syrup.
8. Blueberry Iced Tea
This blueberry iced tea recipe calls for other assorted berries as well but you can use only blueberries which is what I did. You will need to make this recipe ahead of time but its totally worth the wait. Use stevia for this one.
9. Blueberry Hibiscus Lemonade
This blueberry lemonade will be perfect to make if you have some dried hibiscus flowers lying around. It takes only 10 minutes to make and perfect for hot summer days. Use natural sweeteners for this one.
10. Frozen Blueberry Lemonade
This frozen blueberry lemonade is made with blueberry sauce, blueberries, lemons, water, and cornstarch. I highly recommend you use healthy sweeteners like agave, honey or stevia for this one.
Who Should Avoid Blueberries
Eating blueberries in moderation is usually safe and does not cause side effects, however, if you are allergic to the fruit, do not eat it.
Also, consuming too many blueberries at once can lead to digestive issues like diarrhea, constipation, stomach cramps, and even nausea. A safe amount per day is around 1 cup.
Want More Summer Drinks?
- Watermelon Summer Drinks | MUST TRY!
- Strawberry Summer Drinks
- Pineapple Summer Drinks You Must Try!
- Iced Turmeric Summer Drinks You Must Try!
- Iced Turmeric Green Tea
- Iced Turmeric Latte For Hot Summer Days
- Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Lemonade
Conclusion
Now you have 10 refreshing blueberry drinks to start your summer with! If you liked this post, please share it. You can also find me on Pinterest, Flipboard, and Threads for more awesome recipes and tips. Until next time, stay awesome mamas!
