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Strawberry lemonade recipe from Donna at Whole Food Bellies.

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Hi, I am Donna. Mom of two adorable little food monsters and wife to one big monster. For the last few years I have taken my little family on a whole food journey. Then I blog about it on Whole Food Bellies. I share family friendly clean eating recipes, tips and tidbits about our experience along the way. My aim is to create happy people and happier bellies by encouraging people to cut out harmful processed foods from their diets and indulge instead in delicious and easy to prepare whole foods. I am a firm believer in the 80% rule. As long as we are eating well the majority of the time, a few treats here and there aren’t going to hurt. I hope you enjoy this recipe for strawberry lemonade!

homemade strawberry lemonade

How cute are the lemonade stands little kids run everywhere in the summer? I can never turn down an excited 10 year old with their first little entrepreneurial endeavor going on. As a kid I would have been way too awkward to run something like that myself, so I always think they are pretty amazing!

I love the stands, and I always buy it because the kids are so cute. However, I always find the lemonade itself to be way too sugary for my taste. I have been experimenting with a way to make some without so much added sugar, and I think I have finally hit the nail on the head. Plus, it uses up some of summers other amazing produce – strawberries! How could you say no to that combination?

Yellow sliced lemons.
Strawberry lemonade recipe from Donna at Whole Food Bellies.
Roasted strawberries with maple syrup in a jar.

Only three ingredients (four if you want it a bit sweeter) and a cinch to make. Just roast some strawberries to get them even sweeter than their fresh counterparts. Then puree with some fresh lemon juice and add water and ice. Voila! You have the perfect drink to cool you down in the summer months. Without all the refined sugar usually thrown in there.

I have made up a couple batches of this strawberry-lemon concentrate and stored it in the freezer for fresh strawberry lemonade year-round. I hope you enjoy as much as we do!

Strawberry lemonade recipe from Donna at Whole Food Bellies.
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Strawberry Lemonade

Enjoy this delicious homemade strawberry lemonade to beat the summer heat!

Author: Donna @ Whole Food Bellies
Ingredients
  • 4 cups washed and hulled strawberries
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup optional
  • 4 lemons
  • Water or coconut water to serve
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, toss the strawberries with the maple syrup until covered.

  2. Pop the strawberries on a large roasting sheet and pop into the oven for 50 minutes until roasted and gooey. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

  3. Pop the strawberries and the juice of the 4 lemons (roughly 1 cup, but adjust according to lemony preference) into a food processor and puree until smooth.

  4. To serve, add one part strawberry-lemon concentrate to 2 parts water/coconut water. Mix well, add lots of ice and enjoy. A sprig of mint always adds a nice touch as well

Thanks so much for sharing with us Donna! This strawberry lemonade seems like the perfect refreshing drink for summer!

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Recipe for homemade strawberry lemonade with roasted strawberries.
Recipe for homemade strawberry lemonade with roasted strawberries.

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47 Responses to strawberry lemonade by Donna at Whole Food Bellies

  1. Mrs Bishop July 8, 2015 at 3:00 pm #

    ooh- I never thought to roast strawberries! I'll have to give it a try- sounds delicious!

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  2. Miss Angie July 8, 2015 at 3:04 pm #

    That is not only beautiful, but it sounds amazing. Really!

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  3. Kassi Mortensen July 8, 2015 at 3:08 pm #

    Sounds yummy!!!! I need to try to make my own homemade lemonade… Just never have.

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  4. joni lynn July 8, 2015 at 3:22 pm #

    Oh wow. I have to try this. Thanks for sharing

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  5. the daily dayne July 8, 2015 at 3:53 pm #

    Great guest post! Looks so yummy! Wish I had this last weekend for the 4th!

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  6. Megan Harney July 8, 2015 at 4:15 pm #

    Wow! This looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  7. Miranda @ Miranda Writes July 8, 2015 at 4:23 pm #

    This looks SO good! I love strawberry lemonade. Yum!

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  8. Kayla FrecklesinApril July 8, 2015 at 4:23 pm #

    Strawberry lemonade is my favorite! I love that this is such a "clean" recipe- no junk! Way to be.

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  9. ~Maggie July 8, 2015 at 5:19 pm #

    Looks so good! Lemonade is my favorite go-to drink!

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  10. Breakfast at Lillys July 8, 2015 at 5:21 pm #

    I'm addicted to strawberry lemonade so I definitely need to try this!

    xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys

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  11. Logan Cantrell July 8, 2015 at 7:06 pm #

    This looks so delicious! I love strawberry lemonade!

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  12. ketchumkitchen.com July 8, 2015 at 7:11 pm #

    My mouth is watering! It's gloomy and raining today, but this looks so refreshing for a hot day.

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  13. Ashleigh Wright July 8, 2015 at 8:30 pm #

    Oh yeah, this looks amazing! Lemonade is the only juice I will drink and I love a good strawberry lemonade! Great recipe!

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  14. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 8, 2015 at 9:03 pm #

    I know, right?! That's exactly what I told Donna! 🙂

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  15. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 8, 2015 at 9:03 pm #

    I haven't done it for years either, and not ever any this fancy. 🙂

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  16. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 8, 2015 at 9:04 pm #

    I agree, that's what's so nice about making things like this yourself sometimes. 🙂

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  17. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 8, 2015 at 9:05 pm #

    I know, I love lemonade, especially when I'm pregnant, helps with the nauseousness. 🙂

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  18. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 8, 2015 at 9:06 pm #

    Oh man, hope you get some Summer sunshine soon! Feel free to send some of that rain our way, we could really use it in California! 🙂

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  19. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 8, 2015 at 9:06 pm #

    I know, this would have been perfect for the holiday weekend! Thanks Dayne!

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  20. Misty C July 8, 2015 at 9:34 pm #

    Yes! I actually have lemons AND strawberries in stock! Perfect summer drink. I'm all over this one. Thanks for sharing. -Misty

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  21. MAPLELEOPARD July 8, 2015 at 10:27 pm #

    That lemonade looks so good! What a great share for summer..thank you!

    Valerie

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  22. Lois Alter Mark July 8, 2015 at 11:52 pm #

    I love strawberry lemonade! It's the perfect drink for a hot summer day!

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  23. Alyssa July 9, 2015 at 1:41 am #

    I really like this. and I think it's perfect for summer!

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  24. Debra Hawkins July 9, 2015 at 2:05 am #

    Wow! That looks amazing! I love strawberry lemonade!

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  25. Brooke Knipp July 9, 2015 at 2:39 am #

    I love that there's no added refined sugar! And the ice makes it look SO thirst quenching and delicious for summer.

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  26. alexandria waning July 9, 2015 at 3:47 am #

    that looks soooooo good right now. i've been having strawberry and lemon infused water for days now. just not the same.

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  27. Natalie A July 9, 2015 at 5:13 am #

    Oooh this sounds AMAZING! I love strawberry lemonade!

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  28. Natalie July 9, 2015 at 6:21 am #

    YUM!! This sounds awesome! My kids want to have a lemonade stand, and this will be perfect! Thanks for sharing

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  29. Cindy July 9, 2015 at 8:28 am #

    I'll have to try this recipe for my daughters upcoming Mad Hatter Tea Party. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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  30. Living a Fit and Full Life July 9, 2015 at 11:45 am #

    I love lemonade so I'll definitely have to try this!

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  31. Stacey D July 9, 2015 at 2:45 pm #

    Looks refreshing! I have never thought of using coconut water. I'm going to try it.

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  32. Cristy Mishkula July 9, 2015 at 2:58 pm #

    This looks so yummy and refreshing!

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  33. Lexi D July 9, 2015 at 4:35 pm #

    This looks amazing! I have a BBQ coming up soon that this would be perfect for.

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  34. Diana July 9, 2015 at 6:29 pm #

    This looks awesome! I love strawberry lemonade in the summer!!
    http://littlemissfangirly.blogspot.com/

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  35. Cathy Mini July 9, 2015 at 8:21 pm #

    This strawberry lemonade sounds so delightful! I'm always looking for a fun and fruity drink to try! Thanks 🙂

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  36. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 9, 2015 at 10:46 pm #

    I agree, love that there's no added sugar!

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  37. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 9, 2015 at 10:47 pm #

    Great! I hope y'all like it Cindy!

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  38. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 9, 2015 at 10:47 pm #

    I agree Lexi, this would be perfect for a BBQ!

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  39. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 9, 2015 at 10:48 pm #

    Yay! I love it when I have everything on hand when I want to make something! 🙂

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  40. Shannon Peterson July 10, 2015 at 4:01 am #

    Oooh, I love the addition of the maple syrup!

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  41. Donna M July 10, 2015 at 3:03 pm #

    Thanks so much for having me over to guest post beautiful Justine 🙂 Was so much fun!

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  42. Shelly Culp July 11, 2015 at 6:31 pm #

    I am definitely have to try this. My three-year old has been on a huge lemonade kick lately and she absolutely loves strawberry lemonade.

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  43. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 14, 2015 at 8:30 pm #

    Thank YOU Donna!!

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  44. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 14, 2015 at 8:30 pm #

    And this is a great one to indulge in because no added sugar!

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  45. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 14, 2015 at 8:30 pm #

    I know, smart right?!

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  46. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 14, 2015 at 8:31 pm #

    Absolutely, the perfect summertime drink!

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  47. Hodge Podge Moments July 16, 2015 at 9:54 pm #

    Oh wow – pinning this for later! Donna, you always have amazing and healthy recipes. You are such an inspiration!

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