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Homemade Blueberry Lemonade Recipe (with Low Sugar Option)

Make a pitcher of fresh Blueberry Lemonade with this easy, low-sugar recipe! All you need are simple ingredients: fresh blueberries (or frozen!), fresh lemon juice, water, and your preferred sweetener! Garnish with fresh fruit and mint and enjoy this summer treat! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverages/Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic
Method: No Cook
Servings: 7 cups

Ingredients

Blueberry Puree

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp granulated monk fruit sweetener

Lemonade

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice seeds removed (about 5-6 lemons)
  • 5 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1 cup granulated monk fruit sweetener* adjust to taste
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices and blueberries for garnish, optional
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Place the blueberries, monk fruit, and 1/4 cup of water in a blender. Blend on medium-high for about 1 minute until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any solids, or skip straining if you prefer some blueberry pieces in your lemonade.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, blueberry puree and monk fruit sweetener. Stir well until the sweetener is completely dissolved. Add the 5 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine.
  • When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the blueberry lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices, fresh blueberries, and mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Expert Tips

    • Strawberry Lemonade: Swap the fresh or frozen blueberries for fresh or frozen strawberries to make a different variation of this delicious lemonade! You can also make variations with blackberries or raspberries. 
    • Cocktail Version: To make this a spiked lemonade, feel free to add 1-2 ounces of vodka to your glass and fill with the blueberry lemonade. To spike the whole pitcher, use 1 cup of vodka. 
    • Regular Sugar: Feel free to use regular cane sugar or simple syrup for this recipe, or choose a different sweetener using the substitution tips below. 
    • Popsicles: If you want to make blueberry lemonade popsicles, feel free to add the lemonade to popsicle molds and freeze them overnight.   

Sweeter Substitutions

When substituting different sweeteners for 1 cup of granulated sugar, it's important to consider their sweetness levels and properties. Here's a guide for substituting honey, coconut sugar, allulose, and maple syrup:
  1. Honey:
    • Measurement: Use 3/4 cup of honey to replace 1 cup of sugar.
    • Notes: Since honey is liquid, reduce the other liquids in the recipe by 1/4 cup for every cup of honey used. Also, honey browns faster than sugar, so you might want to reduce the oven temperature by 25°F (about 15°C).
  2. Coconut Sugar:
    • Measurement: Use 1 cup of coconut sugar to replace 1 cup of granulated sugar.
    • Notes: Coconut sugar has a caramel-like flavor and can be substituted 1:1, but it doesn’t dissolve as quickly as regular sugar. It's ideal for baking and cooking.
  3. Allulose:
    • Measurement: Use 1 1/3 cups of allulose to replace 1 cup of sugar.
    • Notes: Allulose is about 70% as sweet as sugar. It doesn't caramelize or brown like sugar, so the texture of baked goods might be slightly different.
  4. Maple Syrup:
    • Measurement: Use 3/4 cup of maple syrup to replace 1 cup of sugar.
    • Notes: Since maple syrup is a liquid, reduce the other liquids in the recipe by 3 tablespoons for every cup of maple syrup used. Maple syrup also adds a distinctive flavor to recipes.

Serving and Storage Tips

Serve this homemade lemonade over individual glasses filled with ice. You can top it with a little sparkling water to make a bubbly version if desired. Garnish with fresh lemons, sweet blueberries, and fresh mint sprigs for an extra touch. 
Store leftover lemonade covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Give the lemonade a good stir before serving. I recommend placing the ice cubes in glasses when ready to serve so that it does not dilute the blueberry lemonade.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg