Who wants a refreshing, low calorie drink that isn't water or full of sugar-free artificial junk?? You should all be saying..... me me me!!
Water can get pretty monotonous at times, so when I made Naturally Sweetened Lemonade last week which has practically no calories I knew I wanted to make it again and again.
BUT this time we had some fresh strawberries in the fridge! Of course I figured the kids would love this but how much would it increase the calories was what I was worried about. I am happy to say not much at all!
This is a perfect option for a kids party as they will call it pink lemonade of course.
Here's how you can make it:
Just follow my directions for the Naturally Sweetened Lemonade then simply add 2 cups of fresh strawberries to your blender or food processor. Process until completely smooth. You can add it to the lemon and water or strain it if you don't like pulp. We don't mind it and had it as is.
One Note: I DID have to increase the stevia to 1- ½ teaspoon to get the taste to my kids liking. Start with one teaspoon, taste and adjust.
Easy, refreshing, very few calories and only 1 point! A great choice for anyone watching their weight!
You could also sub the liquid lemon stevia for Watermelon stevia in this recipe!
Nutrition Info
Servings: 8* Calories per servings: 21* Fat: 0* Fiber: 1g* Carbs: 6g* Protein: 0g* Points+: 1*
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Rachel
I tried this one and the kids dubbed it "best juice ever!" Loved the color too.
Charlotte Moore
This does sound good. I would still count it as 0 points plus because the strawberries do not count any points.
Brenda
HI Charlotte, I used the weight watchers recipe builder online and it says 1.
The Better Baker
You are AWAYS making my mouth water. =) This is a fantastic idea and I will definitely be trying it soon...YUUUMMMM!!
Laurel G.
Hi Brenda - Maybe this is a dumb question, but do you think powdered plain stevia would work as well? I've got some packets of Better Stevia (I think that's what it's called) and a birthday party that is a week away. Not sure if I ordered the liquid lemon stuff if it would make it in time. I think this would be a great option though. Just went to a party today and my kids are totally wired from all of the sugar they got!
P.S. Thanks for all your great suggestions on your website. It's really helped change the way we eat!
Brenda
HI Laurel, definitely! I just like the added lemon drop flavoring but I certainly think it will work just fine with plain stevia. I'm so glad you find my recipes helpful!
Kevin O Thomas
I tried sweetening lemonade with Stevia once. Tasted like Sweet n' Low.
Fail.
May give this a shot, though.
Brenda
I've said it before, really depends on the brand of stevia you use, really.
Nadine
What brand of Stevia do you recommend? I've wanted to like it but have always been disappointed to the point that I just cannot stomach it.
Brenda
I like the Wisdom natural sweetleaf brand. I get it through iherb.com and you can use my coupon code YAJ035 and get $5 off.I've found it to be the best without any aftertaste.
Nadine
Thank you! I'll try it.
Laurie Bouley
looks VERY refreshing!
great pics too!
Brenda
thanks!