Who does not love a cool glass of refreshing lemonade, especially on hot summer days? Diabetics are always looking for drinks, not bitter, sugar, artificial flavor. Here are a few recipes that are tasty lemonade for diabetics are as good as everyone can see how their sugar intake. Both recipes are not left using Splenda granules, which must be that bitter taste found in some diet drinks.
The first recipe is a twist Berry Lemonade, our recipeBlackberries used, but you could substitute raspberries or your other favorite berry. Very tasty and refreshing, perfect for a picnic, grilling outdoors, or just relax by the pool.
BLACKBERRY TWIST LEMONADE
2 cups fresh blackberries or unsweetened frozen blackberries, thawed
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup granulated Splenda
4 cups cold water
Put berries, lemon juice and Splenda in a food processor. Process until a smooth mixture, scraping down sides. PressMixture through a sieve into a pitcher. Discard remaining solids in the sieve. Stir in water. Serve on ice.
Yield: 7 servings with 4 grams of sugar per
Our second recipe is for an old-fashioned lemonade with Splenda as a sugar.
Old-fashioned-STYLE SUGAR-FREE LEMONADE
2 / 3 cup water
1 / 2 cup Splenda granular
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
4 to 6 cups of cold water to taste
In a large glass measuring cup, combine2 / 3 cup water and Splenda. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes on high. Remove with caution to see and microwave the mixture, whether Splenda is completely dissolved. If not, return to microwave and heat an additional 45-60 seconds. Fill a pretty large pitcher with ice. Pour lemon juice over the ice. Add the Splenda mixture and stir well. Add 4 cups (1-qt) with cold water. Stir well blend. Taste and add additional water to your taste.
Fill a tall glass with ice, pour andYour choice of our soft drinks on the ice for a very refreshing drink in summer. And you can not relax, you know, by unwanted calories or sugar, which will raise your blood sugar levels.
Enjoy!
