Charcoal Lemonade

Photo: Down to Earth Recipes
Drink this refreshing lemonade to detoxify your body. Powdered spirulina is a good substitute for the charcoal.
Yield
4-6 Servings
Vegan
Raw
Gluten-Free
Beverages
Quick & Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • 1 ½ + 6 cups cold water
  • Juice of 3-4 lemons
  • 2 Tablespoons activated charcoal powder
Instructions
  1. Place the dates in a bowl and cover with 1 ½ cup of the water, soak for at least 15 minutes.

  2. Once the dates are finished soaking, pour both dates and soaking water into a high-powered blender. Blend until the dates are broken down into tiny bits.

  3. Strain the date mixture into a large pitcher.

  4. Stir in the lemon juice and activated charcoal powder into date mixture until incorporated.

  5. Add the remaining 6 cups of water. Stir again, pour into serving glasses, and enjoy!