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Tropical Lemonade

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

Make this for: Healthy Kids

Dietary Review:

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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.

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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Heart Healthy Tropical Lemonade Recipe

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.