Lemon-Blueberry Hempade (Serves 2)
Prep Time: 5 mins
Blend Time: 2 mins
Total Time: 7 mins
Why You'll Love This Drink:
✅ Bursting with antioxidants from blueberries + lemon
✅ Hempseed oil adds anti-inflammatory omega-3s
✅ Naturally sweetened with minimal sugar
✅ Beautiful layered look when served
Ingredients:
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Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
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Zest of ½ lemon
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2 tbsp raw cane sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
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1 tsp hempseed oil
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½ cup water
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7 blueberries (plus extra for garnish)
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2 mint leaves, thinly sliced
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1 cup ice cubes
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Create Lemon Base
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In blender, combine lemon juice, zest, and sugar.
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Blend until sugar dissolves (30 sec).
2. Emulsify Hemp Oil
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With blender on low speed, slowly drizzle in hempseed oil.
3. Add Remaining Ingredients
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Pour in water and blend briefly.
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Turn off blender; add blueberries and mint.
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Pulse 5 times for chunky texture.
4. Strain & Serve
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Pour through sieve over ice-filled glasses.
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Garnish with:
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Blueberry skewer
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Mint sprig
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Lemon wheel
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Pro Tips:
🔹 For vibrant color: Use wild blueberries
🔹 Less sweet: Reduce sugar to 1 tbsp
🔹 Sparkling version: Replace water with soda water
Health Benefits:
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Blueberries: #1 antioxidant fruit
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Lemon: Alkalizing + vitamin C
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Hemp oil: Omega-3s for brain health
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Mint: Aids digestion naturally
When to Enjoy:
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Morning detox: With chia pudding
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Afternoon pick-me-up: Instead of coffee
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Dinner party: As a mocktail base
Serving Suggestions:
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Brunch: Pair with hemp pancakes
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Poolside: Serve in mason jars with striped straws
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Wellness shot: Concentrate into 2 oz servings
"Like sunshine and berries dancing in a glass—this hempade turns hydration into a celebration." 🌞💜
