Low Calorie Watermelon Lemonade
This Low Calorie Watermelon Lemonade is just 8 calories and low in carbs and sugar too!This healthy watermelon lemonade is great for hot summer days, it's refreshing and sweet and actually good for weight loss. Special Tip: Make sure to get fresh lemons to make this juice, it makes all the difference in this drink.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-natural zero calorie sweetener (or regular sugar)
- 8 cups water divided
- 1 cup cubed watermelon seedless
- 1 ½ cups lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
- 1 lemon sliced optional optional- for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine all-natural zero calorie sweetener, watermelon and 1 cup of water.
- Bring to boil and stir to dissolve all-natural zero calorie sweetener. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Add the watermelon syrup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the watermelon mixture through a fine mesh strainer, and discard the pulp.
- Squeeze all the lemons, and strain out any seeds and most of the pulp.
- In a large pitcher, stir together chilled watermelon syrup, fresh lemon juice and remaining 7 cups of water.
- To serve: Fill a large glass with ice, pour homemade watermelon lemonade over the ice and garnish with a lemon slice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2.3gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2.6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 0mg
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