Now that we’ve made Raw Vegan Walnut Taco “Meat”, it’s time to turn it into something delicious! Vegan burritos anyone?
This recipe comes together quick! It requires just 8 ingredients and 30 minutes to make.
It starts with big, fresh collard greens that have been stuffed with all the tasty things: Walnut Taco Meat, Vegan Mexican Cheese Spread, avocado, cilantro, onion, Red Salsa, and sprouts!
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Incredible no bake desserts that are perfect for making all summer! From pies and tarts to decadent bars, these no bake desserts will be your new favorites to make and share with everyone. Guys this might be one of my favorite round-ups of all time. It’s the middle of summer and I’m loving every day [...]
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Skip the sugar and let me show you how to make homemade lemonade with honey. Check out this easy homemade lemonade recipe plus 4 flavorful and fruit lemonade variations!
For me, there’s not a single drink that brings such strong positive childhood memories as lemonade. There’s something about lemonade that just screams summer. With a single sip, I time-travel to those carefree summer days, back when I didn’t think about the sugar content or quality of the lemonade I was drinking. Life’s so much better in the summer, isn’t it?!
Things change, though. Seasons change, and so does lemonade. It still brings back those wonderful memories, without a doubt, but ever since I decided to quit sugar and stick to a healthier lifestyle, I started to adapt my favorite recipes. And those definitely include lemonade.
Fortunately, homemade lemonade is one of the easiest things to make. Mixing freshly squeezed lemons with water and sweetener could not be simpler. But, we’re past those lemonade-stand recipe that calls for so much sugar that even a can of soda seems like a better option, now aren’t we?
Enter the Honey Lemonade. Not only can we reduce the amount of added sweetener in general, but we can also use a much healthier, unrefined way to sweeten our lemonade – and that’s with raw honey.
Follow my quick and simple instructions for how to on make lemonade with honey for a healthier and tastier version of your favorite zesty drink.
There’s nothing more refreshing than old-school homemade lemonade. Bonus: It’s also super easy and quick to make. For the basic homemade lemonade recipe you will need only 3 ingredients: fresh lemons, water and a sweetener of choice. We’ll be using raw honey to sweeten our drink since it’s much better for you than refined sugar (spoiler: it tastes better, too!).
To make homemade lemonade, first warm the water and a little raw honey in a pot or saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey is dissolved and then remove from the heat. It should take about a minute. This is your simple honey syrup (as opposed to a simple syrup with white sugar).
Then, add the lemon juice from your freshly squeezed lemons and stir.
Basic homemade lemonade consists of only 3 ingredients: lemons (freshly squeezed), water, and a sweetener of choice. To make homemade lemonade super healthy, we’ll sweeten it with raw honey. Although I love this old school lemon-flavored crowd pleaser, we all need a bit of variety every now and then. That’s why I often add different fruit to my classic lemonade.
To make different flavored homemade lemonade with honey, follow my 4 easy homemade lemonade recipes. I’ve featured my favorite ones below, including Strawberry Lemonade, Blueberry Lemonade, Peach Lemonade, and Raspberry Lemonade. Yum!
HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE LEMONADE LAST?Homemade lemonade is best served fresh and chilled. If you have some extra lemons and want to use them up, it’s good to know that homemade lemonade can last a couple of days in the fridge, if stored in an airtight container.
Since lemonade is made from freshly squeezed lemons, it’s gotta to be healthy and good for you, right? Well, yes and no. LEemon juice is full of minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin C, which helps strengthen your immune system. It also helps digestion and minerals absorption and aids weight loss.
While drinking lemonade has many benefits, store-bought lemonade often has a VERY high amount of sugar which makes it as good for you as any other sugar-filled drink. When making lemonade at home, you have more control over the ingredients and can easily make lemonade super healthy!
Really, the only not-so-healthy component of lemonade is the sugar. Luckily, you can easily make lemonade healthier by swapping sugar with healthier, natural sweeteners. I love to use raw honey to add the much-needed sweetness to my lemonade. Raw honey is full of antioxidants and can also aid your digestion and immune system.
Alright, let’s get to the homemade lemonade recipes!
This lemonade is made with raw honey and is a great healthy alternative to your typical white sugar, over sweetened lemonade recipe.
Zesty, tart lemon and sweet ripe strawberries make the best summer combo. Try this homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe and see for yourself!
I discovered my love for this flavor combo a long time ago when I made this Lemon Blueberry Sorbet for the first time. It was just a matter of time before I added blueberries to make Blueberry Lemonade as well!
Nothing tastes like summer more than fresh, juicy peaches! Add them to your lemonade for some extra fruity sweetness with this Peach Lemonade!
You can never go wrong with fresh berries, especially when it comes to lemonade and this Raspberry Lemonade. Make this refreshing pink lemonade your go-to this summer!
Skip the sugar and let me show you how to make homemade lemonade with honey. Check out this easy homemade lemonade recipe plus 4 flavorful and fruit lemonade variations!
Combine water with raw honey and cook over medium-high heat until the honey is dissolved, then transfer out of the sauce pan and allow to cool. Set this aside because we’ll be using it in a little bit.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the bottom of a pitcher, followed by our simple honey syrup, and then fill the remainder of the pitcher up with cold water. Stir to combine. This now makes our base honey-sweetened Homemade Lemonade recipe.
Strawberry LemonadeTo break down the strawberries, add fresh strawberries to a blender and then puree them until they’re evenly broken down.
Then, transfer the pureed strawberries to a fine mesh sieve and press through to get strained strawberry juice. If you wanted to add the strawberry pieces to the lemonade, that would work as well, but this step will make it a smooth lemonade.Add 1/4 cup of the strawberry juice to the bottom of a mason jar or tall glass, followed by the base lemonade recipe we made earlier, and then top it off with some ice cubes to keep it cool.
Blueberry Lemonade Start by adding fresh blueberries to a sauce pan and heating over medium-high heat. We want the blueberries to break down and release their juices. They’ll also become a darker color in the process. Then, transfer the cooked blueberries to a fine mesh sieve and press through to get strained blueberry juice.Add 1/4 cup of the juice to the bottom of a glass, followed by our fresh lemonade, and then add some ice cubes to finish it off.
Peach LemonadeAdd diced peaches to a sauce pan and heat over medium-high heat. We want the peaches to break down and release their juices, so cook them, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and liquidy.
Then, transfer the cooked peaches to a fine mesh sieve and press through to get strained peach juice.Add 1/4 cup of the peach juice to the glass, then fill it to the top with the lemonade recipe, and then add ice cubes to get it cold.
Raspberry LemonadeBreak down the raspberries by adding them to a blender and then puree them until they’re evenly broken down.
Then, transfer the pureed raspberries to a fine mesh sieve and press through to get strained raspberry juice. If you wanted to add the raspberry pieces to the lemonade, that would work as well, but this step will make it a smooth lemonade.Add 1/4 cup of the raspberry juice to a mason jar or glass, then fill it to the top with the base lemonade and then add a few ice cubes to get it cold.
Nutritional info provided is for Strawberry Lemonade.
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Make this easy watermelon sorbet using just three ingredients and without an ice cream maker! Plus get tips on how to pick the sweetest watermelons this summer!
Can I just say how much I love summer?
I mean, really. Isn’t it just the best time of year?
Even at almost 39 weeks pregnant, I gotta say there’s something about summer that is so free, kicked back, and peaceful for me that I don’t mind that heat…that much.
Thankfully, this watermelon sorbet has my back right now, too.
I mean, c’mon now… Vibrant flavor. Beautiful color. Easy to make. Simple and delicious. It’s perfect for summer!
A lot of people think they need an ice cream maker in order to make ice cream or sorbet, when it’s actually not the case. All you need is some sort of heavy duty blender, like this food processor or a kitchen blender and you’re good to go. Personally, I prefer using my food processor because it’s easier to process the frozen fruit evenly.
Watermelon is a great fruit to make into a sorbet without an ice cream maker because it freezes so well – all you have to do it remove the rind and dice it into chunks. I usually place mine in my freezer overnight, but it’ll be good to use within 4-5 hours for sure. You want the frozen watermelon to be fully frozen so it doesn’t turn to a slushy as you blend it for the sorbet.
This watermelon sorbet is free from processed ingredients and refined sugar, which instantly makes it healthier than any other sorbet or ice cream you’ll find in the stores.
The great thing about this sorbet is that it uses the naturally sweet and hydrating flavors of watermelon, optionally enhanced with a bit of raw honey, and the squeeze of fresh lime juice gives it that tart and tangy flavor and makes the watermelon pop. Super delicious and screams (a healthy!) summer. Also: a big bonus is that this easy watermelon sorbet recipe is paleo and clean eating since it only contains a few simple, natural ingredients!
How To Pick The Sweetest Watermelon for Watermelon SorbetThe easiest way to make the best watermelon sorbet is to pick the sweetest watermelon available. When you freeze watermelon, it will taste slightly less sweet than it does when it’s fresh, so the sweeter the better. Here are some of my best tips for how to pick the sweetest watermelon at the store:
When you pick up the watermelon, whether it’s small, medium, or large, it should feel heavy for it’s size. Check to see if the yellow spot is a creamy yellow color. Watermelons develop a yellow-ish spot on the bottom where they rest on the ground while they grow. If this spot is creamy yellow, it’s nice and ripe. Gently tap the bottom of the watermelon. If you hear a deep, hollow sound, the watermelon is ripe. If you hear a dull sound, the watermelon is likely either under- or over-ripe.Follow these steps and you’ll be certain to pick the very best watermelon of the bunch, making your sorbet all the better.
If you happen to not have a very sweet watermelon, you can always add a little raw honey into the mixture to sweeten things up.
One of my favorite things to make during the summer is sorbet and healthy ice creams using fresh fruit. Here are some of my absolute favorite frozen fresh fruit recipes that I hope you try:
Cantaloupe Sorbet Lemon Blueberry Sorbet Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Peach Frozen Yogurt Banana Ice CreamPlus all of these recipes are made without using an ice cream maker so, once you learn how to make watermelon sorbet, you’ll know how easy it is to make all of these frozen sweet treats.
Make this easy watermelon sorbet using just three ingredients and without an ice cream maker!
Freeze watermelon chunks overnight. I lay mine out on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place the frozen watermelon chunks in food processor or heavy duty blender, along with lime juice, and allow to sit for 5 minutes to slightly thaw.
Blend until smooth. You may need to add some of the warm water and press down with a spatula to help the process along.
Eat immediately for a softer texture, or transfer into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm.
This recipe has been updated to be a clean-eating approved recipe. If you’re looking for the previous recipe, it called for 6-7 cups fresh watermelon, 3 tbsp. lime juice, 1 1/4 cups water and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar. To see how to make this recipe, you can click here.
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I declare this strawberry number the Official Salad of Summer 2018! It’s fully loaded with colorful strawberries, radishes, red onion, basil, jalapeño, toasty sunflower seeds, and fresh arugula.
Creamy goat cheese and a simple homemade balsamic vinaigrette round out the sweet-and-slightly-spicy flavor profile. It’s an unexpected combination of flavors, perhaps, but they’re truly irresistible together.
This is a hearty summertime garden salad that you can serve as a light dinner, or as a side salad for a crowd. I think it would go well with smoky flavors from your grill.
I should mention that this is a big salad. I could barely manage to toss it all together on my largest serving platter. You could divide all of the ingredients in half—or better yet, store leftover salad and dressing separately and enjoy leftovers for a few days.
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