Homemade sugar-free lemonade

Under the sun, any occasion is good to drink a delicious glass of lemonade. In summer, we consume many foods to refresh ourselves without considering the high sugar content of these. This is especially true for children, who are constantly offered sweet foods, including lemonade, iced tea, popsicles and cones.

Here's a recipe for homemade sugar-free lemonade. This lemonade is refreshing, thirst-quenching and healthy. No need to compromise the great taste of traditional lemonade, this sugar free homemade lemonade recipe has it all!

Preparation : 5 minutes

Servings: 1 liter

Level: Beginner

Culinary tool: High power blender¹

Ingredients

• 900 ml of cold water
• 4 ice cubes
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 ½ lemons squeezed with a juicer)
• 15 drops ofliquid stevia extract
• 1/8 to ¼ cup of xylitol or sweetener with monk fruit²
• 1 sprig of fresh mint for garnish
• Lemon slices for garnish

Approach

Place all ingredients in blender on high (except mint) and blend for 10 seconds. Serve immediately with a sprig of mint and a few lemon slices.

Can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Notes

1. The high-powered blender is not essential to the success of this recipe. It does, however, ensure the consistency of the lemonade. It is possible to make lemonade without this culinary tool. You will need to stir the lemonade vigorously for a few minutes and then stir it again before serving, once refrigerated.
2. Start with 1/8 cup of xylitol or monk fruit sweetener and add more gradually to taste. If you are used to drinking a sweeter commercial lemonade, you will like to make the recipe with ¼ cup of xylitol or sweetener with monk fruit. Otherwise, 1/8 cup may be sufficient.

Véronique Cousineau; ND, RHN

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