22 May Strawberry Lemonade
The secret to adding sweetness to a beverage without sugar: fruit! This lemonade uses fresh strawberries to add sweetness, which also helps cut the tartness of the fresh lemon juice. The combo is delicious, refreshing, and has less than 5 grams of carbohydrate per 1-cup serving. It’s perfect for someone with diabetes.
Strawberry Lemonade
By: Toby Amidor
Nutrition Information
- Serves: 8 servings
- Serving size: 1¼ cups (12 ounces)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2 g
Recipe type: Beverage
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Copyright Toby Amidor, Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, American Diabetes Association, 2020. Photo courtesy of Mittera.
Ingredients
- 8 cups water, divided
- 2 teaspoons zero-calorie stevia sweetener (such as Truvia or Splenda)
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of the water and the sweetener to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring regularly, until the sweetener is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Add the strawberries, lemon juice, cooled water with sweetener, and the remaining 7 cups of water to a large pitcher. Stir to combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to combine before serving.
Jacqueline
Posted at 14:50h, 27 JuneI was expecting to see no artificial sweeteners or sugar – besides what is natural in the fruit – in this recipe. I have always tried to use pure cane sugar (for less processing). Not a fan of pink or yellow artificial sweeteners. Heard Stevia was different but not so sure. I think I will try sweetening my menus with honey or similar. What’s your thoughts? Thanks.
Toby Amidor
Posted at 20:11h, 05 JulyHi Jacqueline,
This recipe uses a zero-calorie stevia sweetener as it is from my cookbook for people with diabetes titled, “Create Your Plate Diabetes Cookbook.” Of course you can opt to use agave (which mixes really well in liquids) or honey instead. Enjoy!
Toby