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Strawberry Lemonade

7/4/2014

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   So, before the last few days of rain, we had some of those muggy, super sunshiny hot days that make you feel like you're melting! The kind of day where you are sitting very still, but still sweating profusely....delightful.
   I generally (on a non-hot day) drink about 2.5-3 litres of water because I like to stay hydrated. On those hot days though I want to drink more water because it seems soooo hot, but it's not quite hitting the spot, ya know? I know you know.
   I was hankerin' for some serious lemonade, and this did it. This tasted great, was a serious thirst quencher, and was pretty easy to through together. Thank goodness! 
   Also, I haven't posted any healthy recipes this week, and I felt I should! 
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Paleo Strawberry Lemonade
Makes one big blender-full (6cups/48oz)

Ingredients: 

  • 1 whole lemon, washed well, quartered & seeds removed
  • 1 cup lemon juice (either bottled, or fresh squeezed from about 3-5 lemons)
  • 1/4 Cup maple syrup (you can also use liquid honey)
  • 2 Cups washed, fresh strawberries. I use the super ripe/almost bad ones because they are very juicy and sweet. More fresh ones will work too. You could also use frozen strawberries, but use more water instead of ice for the rest of the recipe
  • 2 Cups ice
  • 1 Cup water

Method:

  1. Put all the ingredients into a blender, and pulse to work together.
  2. Put onto low speed, and gradually add speed until your lemonade is whirling around happily. Let it whirl for at least 1 minute to really blend everything well.
  3. Pour into glasses and enjoy--no, seriously--you're really going to enjoy this!
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   The first time I made this and tasted it, I was like something from a bad commercial. Sweat on my face, looking exhausted (just came in from working at the barn), took a sip, and literally said out loud, "oh my gosh, that's so refreshing!!!". 
   I wasn't sure how the kids would feel about it being so tart, but they all really enjoyed it!
   So now I can't stop making it!
   I hope you all have a great weekend, and if you're about to melt, make this lemonade! Just do it! :)  
2 Comments
dina link
7/4/2014 06:09:38 am

very refreshing summer drink!

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Amy-Lyn
7/7/2014 12:48:30 pm

The MOST refreshing summer drink! :)

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