Heart Healthy Tropical Lemonade Recipe
No refined sugar or artificial lemon here. Tropical Lemonade is sweetened with coconut nectar and has a bold, crisp flavor that brings out the best of summertime. Brighten up any meal by adding this ice-cool drink.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
1/2 cup coconut nectar or coconut sugar
1 cup water
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from approximately 6 lemons)
4 cups cold water
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the coconut nectar or coconut sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Step 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the mixture to a glass pitcher. Add lemon juice and cold water. Stir to combine.
Step 3
Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until chilled. Serve over ice cubes.
Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 97
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per serving:
calories:97
total fat:0g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:0mg
total carb:17g
fibers:0g
sugars:16g
proteins:0g
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