Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade

Why not toast the arrival of warmer temperatures and longer days with a refreshing and tasty beverage?

This delicious strawberry lemonade is the perfect drink after a day outdoors, and makes a sweet addition to any weekend brunch. Lightly sweetened with naturally-sourced stevia, each serving contains only 32 calories, meaning you can treat yourself to a glass (or two) without any guilt.

Strawberry Lemonade

Makes 5 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (500 ml) hulled fresh strawberries*
  • 1 cup (250 ml) fresh lemon juice (4 to 5 lemons)
  • 2/3 cup (150 ml) Pure Via Granulated sweetener**
  • 4 1/2 cups (1.125 litres) water
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh whole strawberries, optional
  • Fresh mint, optional

Preparation:

1. Purée the 2 cups (500 ml) strawberries in a blender container.

2. Add lemon juice and sweetener, blending just until combined.

3. Pour mixture into a pitcher.

4. Stir in water. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

5. Place a few ice cubes in each glass. Pour in strawberry lemonade mixture.

6. Garnish each glass with a fresh whole strawberry and a sprig of mint.

*Or substitute frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed, drained

**Or substitute 15 packets Pure Via sweetener

Nutritional information per serving (250 mL)

  • Calories: 32
  • Total fat: -1g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 10 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Protein 1g

The Author:

Additional calorie-wise and delicious beverage ideas are available at www.purevia.ca.

Note that stevia, the sweetener in Pure Via, is also known as steviol glycosides.

2 thoughts on “Strawberry Lemonade

  1. I like your web site but would like to see more focus on preservative free cooking without wheat and dairy. I have an intolerance to wheat, rice, dairy, preservatives and colours in foods.

    Love the natural foods and I love organic honey

    1. Thank you for your feedback! We’ll definitely take your suggestions into consideration as we continue to develop our content.

      In the meantime, here are a few tips for preservative-free cooking without wheat and dairy:

      1. Use alternative flours: Instead of wheat flour, consider using almond flour, coconut flour, or a gluten-free flour blend made from rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour.

      2. Experiment with plant-based milks: There are many non-dairy milk options available, such as almond milk, coconut milk, and oat milk. These can be used in place of dairy milk in recipes.

      3. Avoid processed foods: Many processed foods contain preservatives and additives that can trigger food sensitivities. Focus on whole, natural foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

      4. Use natural sweeteners: Organic honey is a great option for a natural sweetener, but there are also other alternatives like maple syrup, date syrup, and coconut sugar.

      5. Check labels: When purchasing packaged foods, be sure to read the labels carefully to avoid any ingredients that may trigger your food sensitivities.

      We hope these suggestions are helpful!

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