Before getting started on this recipe, let’s clear a few things up. This lemonade does not include lemons, and yes, it’s creamy! Brazilian lemonade is actually a refreshing limeade traditionally sweetened with condensed milk and cane sugar. Whole limes and water are coarsely pulsed in a blender. The pulp and skin are strained before the tart liquid returns to the blender with condensed milk, sugar and a little ice. After a one-minute blend on high speed, the result is a dreamy summer beverage that blows lemonade out of the water! This vegan version uses sweetened condensed coconut milk, or you can try an oat milk variety.
Vegan Brazilian Lemonade
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 67 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 5 whole Key limes or 3-4 regular limes
- 1/3 cup organic cane sugar
- 5 cups cold water or more depending on the consistency of your choice
- Ice to serve
Instructions
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In a high-speed blender, add whole limes and water. Pulse 6 to 8 times. (Note: Don’t pulverize limes or the end result might turn bitter.)
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Pour mixture into a pitcher using a fine-mesh strainer to remove pieces of lime. Using the back of a spoon, press lime pieces to release any extra juice. Discard pulp.
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Add strained juice back to blender with condensed milk, sugar and if desired, ice. Blend 1 minute.
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Serve over ice with sweetened condensed coconut milk for a final touch of flavor.
Recipe Notes
Grab ingredients for Brazilian lemonade and other refreshing beverages at Vitacost.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Brazilian Lemonade
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 67
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 9mg0%
Potassium 75mg2%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 19IU0%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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