Refreshing Sugar-Free Lemonade
5-calorie sugar-free lemonade! Made with fresh lemons & stevia. Ready in 5 mins. Keto, vegan, diabetic-friendly. The ultimate guilt-free summer sipper.
Serves 6 | Prep: 5 mins | 5 calories/serving
Naturally sweetened, keto-friendly, and bursting with bright citrus flavor!
Why This Works
✅ ZERO sugar (uses natural stevia)
✅ 5 calories/serving (vs. 100+ in traditional)
✅ Antioxidant boost from fresh lemon zest
✅ Hydrating electrolytes from Himalayan salt
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 1¼ cups (300ml) | Fresh lemon juice (≈8–10 lemons) | Vitamin C + vibrant tartness |
| 6 cups (1.4L) | Cold filtered water | Clean hydration |
| ¼–½ tsp | Liquid stevia (or monk fruit) | Zero-calorie sweetness |
| 1 tbsp | Lemon zest (organic) | Intensifies flavor naturally |
| 1 pinch | Himalayan pink salt | Balances acidity + electrolytes |
| Optional | Fresh mint/basil, sliced strawberries, turmeric | Customizable boosts |
Instructions
1. Zest & Juice
→ Zest 2 lemons before juicing (use microplane).
→ Roll lemons on counter; juice until you have 1¼ cups. Strain seeds.
2. Sweeten Smartly
→ In a pitcher, combine lemon juice + ¼ tsp stevia + zest + salt.
→ Taste: Add remaining ¼ tsp stevia if desired (avoid bitterness!).
3. Hydrate & Chill
→ Pour in cold water. Stir gently.
→ Refrigerate 15 mins (flavors meld!).
4. Serve
→ Fill glasses with herb-infused ice cubes (see tip!).
→ Garnish with lemon wheels + mint sprigs.
Pro Tips for Perfection
🔥 No aftertaste hack: Use pure liquid stevia (avoid powders/blends).
💧 Herb ice cubes: Freeze water with mint/basil leaves in trays.
🍓 Berry-infused: Muddle ¼ cup raspberries in pitcher pre-stirring.
🌶️ Metabolism boost: Add ½ tsp grated ginger + ⅛ tsp cayenne.
Nutrition (Per 1-cup Serving)
| Calories | Carbs | Sugar | Vit C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2g | 0g | 25% DV |
| *Fat: 0g | Protein: 0g | Sodium: 10mg* |
Dietary Labels:
✔️ Keto ✔️ Vegan ✔️ Paleo ✔️ Gluten-Free ✔️ Diabetic-Friendly
Why You’ll Love It
“My sugar addiction didn’t stand a chance! This tastes like summer without the guilt. Even my kids couldn’t tell it’s sugar-free.”
J.HARPER