🫐 The Blueberry Mint Elixir That Boosts Your Brain in 10 Minutes

A refreshing summer drink with antioxidants, clarity-boosting mint, and just 25 calories per glass.

Jun 12, 2025

Feeling foggy? Try sipping your way clear.

This isn’t your average flavored water. The Blueberry Mint Elixir was crafted to do more than hydrate — it’s designed to energize your mind, reduce inflammation, and taste amazing while staying under 25 calories a glass.

It’s the kind of drink you’ll crave mid-morning, after a workout, or as an afternoon pick-me-up — but without the crash.

This one’s been on repeat in my kitchen.
I try to keep a pitcher of it in the fridge during warm weeks — especially when I’m editing videos or need to clear my head mid-afternoon. It’s clean, crisp, and wakes up my brain without caffeine overload.

It’s part of our Drink Week series: easy, functional drinks you can make in minutes that actually do something for your body.

What’s in it?

This 2-liter pitcher packs:

🫐 1¼ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed) – rich in brain-supporting anthocyanins
🌿 10–12 fresh mint leaves – crisp, cooling, and clarity-boosting
🍋 Juice of 3 lemons – loaded with vitamin C and detox benefits
🍵 1 green tea bag – provides calm alertness with gentle caffeine and L-theanine
💧 6 cups of water total (including ice)
❌ No sugar – sweetened naturally with monk fruit or stevia

All blended together in minutes — no fancy equipment or syrups required.

How to Make It (2-Liter Recipe)

1. Make the Tea:
Steep 1 green tea bag in ½ cup of hot water (~175°F) for 3–4 minutes. Remove the bag and let it cool completely.

2. Blend the Base:
In a blender, combine:

1¼ cups blueberries
10–12 mint leaves
Juice of 3 lemons
2 tsp monk fruit or stevia
Cooled green tea
2 cups cold water
Blend until smooth.

3. Strain (Optional):
If you prefer a smooth drink, strain through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag.

4. Finish It Off:
Pour into a large pitcher. Add 2 more cups of cold water and 2 cups of ice. Stir and serve chilled.

Optional garnish: mint sprig or a few whole blueberries.

Nutrition (Per 12 oz Serving)

Calories: 25
Carbs: 6.8g
Net Carbs: 5.9g
Sugar: 4.1g
Fiber: 0.9g
Protein: 0.3g
Fat: 0.2g
Sodium: ~4mg
Cholesterol: 0mg
Glycemic Impact: Low ✅

PlannedBites Grading

Deliciousness: 8.6 / 10
Ease of Preparation: 9.3 / 10
Healthy Grade: A
Cost Grade: 8 / 10
Glycemic Index: Low ✅

💡 Why It Works

Blueberries: Improve memory, reduce inflammation, and help with long-term brain health.
Mint: Calms the digestive system and refreshes your palate.
Green Tea: Provides clean energy with less caffeine than coffee, thanks to L-theanine.
Lemon: Adds brightness, supports liver detox, and brings natural vitamin C.

There are no processed juices, concentrates, or added sugar in this drink. It’s fully functional and 100% real food — just how we like it at PlannedBites.