Recipe: Low-Glycemic Blueberry Lemonade
After picking blueberries with friends, I knew I had to find lots of ways to enjoy the 2 quarts I brought home while still fresh. Here’s one of my solutions!
When made with stevia or another calorie-free sweetener, this blueberry lemonade is a delightful low-glycemic treat. However, if you don’t like stevia, you can sweeten it to taste with your favorite natural sweetener. I also made it just a few cups at a time, so it was always freshly made. Adjust the amounts for your needs.
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients:
1 C fresh blueberries
¾ freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
Stevia (or sweetener of choice) to taste
1 C cold water
ice cubes
Directions:
1. Put the blueberries and stevia in a small blender or food processor and puree
2. Add the lemon juice and water to a pitcher and strain the puree through a strainer or cheesecloth into the pitcher
3. Whisk together well and pour over ice cubes in your favorite tall glass
4. Enjoy on your patio or anywhere outdoors!
Nutritional Information per Serving (when made with stevia): 62 calories, 1 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, .2 g fat (0 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 2.1 g fiber, 5 mg sodium.
Article updated on: May 25th, 2011
