Do you have a hard time giving up on soda and are you looking for tasty soft drink alternatives that will satisfy your sweet tooth and still nourish your body at the same time? This Raw Vegan Mint Raspberry Lemonade (yes, it's sugar free!) will do just that! Now you no longer have to feel condemned to a boring life of just water and herbal tea ☺
Mint Raspberry Lemonade
SERVES: 1-2 people (2 large glasses)
EQUIPMENT: blender
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups of water
1 cup of frozen raspberries
¼ cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons of date paste (or more to taste)
Pure liquid Stevia, to taste (or extra date paste)
20 drops of raspberry extract (optional)
1 large handful of mint leaves
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine water, raspberries, orange juice, date paste, Stevia and raspberry extract in the blender. Mix until smooth.
- Add a large handful of fresh mint leaves and blend again.
JULIE’S TIPS & TRICKS:
- Don’t like the crunchy texture of raspberry seeds? Replace them with strawberries, blueberries or any berries you like.
- Too sour to your taste? Add fresh apple juice, date paste or Stevia to sweeten things up.
If you like this recipe, definitely check out this delicious watermelon lemonade as well.
Now I would love to hear from you! Do you have a favourite soft drink that you would love me to create a healthier version of? Let me know by posting a comment down below.
