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When I think of summer I immediately think of the scorching hot heat here in Texas. But I also think of refreshing, cool drinks like lemonade. So when I partnered with Equal to bring you a summer drink recipe, there was no other choice than Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade.

When the weather is hot outside, cool down with a refreshing cup of this Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade.

As a mom of three I’m always trying to find ways to make sure my children are getting the nutrition they need to fuel their active bodies. But kids will be kids and let’s face it, kids love sugar. Mainly candy, but candy is sugar and it’s like their bodies constantly want it.

When the weather is hot outside, cool down with a refreshing cup of this Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade.

Over the past couple of years I’ve been able to tease their taste buds and offer healthier versions of the sweetness they crave by giving them apples, bananas, berries, etc. And when it comes to drinks, they want what all their friends have. Sweet drinks that are full of calories and not good for their growing bodies.

When the weather is hot outside, cool down with a refreshing cup of this Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade.

My kids know they get one sweet drink a day, with the rest being water. And since it’s summer and it’s wicked hot outside, water is really what their bodies need anyway. But since lemonade is mostly water, I don’t feel the least bit guilty in letting them splurge on an extra cup — occasionally.

When the weather is hot outside, cool down with a refreshing cup of this Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade.

Obviously you could make a full sugar homemade lemonade, but if you’re looking for a sugar-free variety, I hope you’ll try my Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade.

Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade

Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

When the weather is hot outside, cool down with a refreshing cup of this Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water + 4 cups water (divided)
  • 1 cup Equal Spoonful (or 24 Equal packets)
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (how many lemons you need depend on size of lemon)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine 1 cup of water with the Equal. Allow Equal to dissolve in water; set aside.
  • Roll lemons on counter top until you feel the skin get softer underneath your palm. This will get the lemon juice flowing giving you more juice. In another small bowl, squeeze lemons. Use a lemon squeezer for better and faster results.
  • Pour both bowls into a large carafe with lid; stir.
  • Add lemon slices and ice to cups and pour lemonade over the top. Serve. Store any remaining Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade in the refrigerator.

    • Seriously, y’all. So refreshing and just perfect for these hot, summer days!

    And you all know how I like easy, so a lemon squeezer (like this IMUSA GlobalKitchen Citrus Squeezer) is an absolute MUST when making this Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade. Simply roll the lemon to get the juices flowing, cut it in half, place in lemon squeezer flat side down, and squeeze! So much easier than hand squeezing all the lemons.

    When the weather is hot outside, cool down with a refreshing cup of this Sugar-Free Homemade Lemonade.

    Obviously we’re all different and like our lemonade different ways. A great rule of thumb is to start with one cup water, one cup sugar and one cup lemon juice. From there add in more water until you achieve the taste you like. Feel free to add in fresh fruit and herbs. I added some mint leaves to mine today. Yum!

    Equal offers the same great taste of sugar without the added calories. Equal Spoonful measures cup-for-cup like sugar so it makes it easy to use as a substitute in your favorite recipes. Use it like you would use sugar; sprinkle it on your cereal or add it to your favorite beverage.

    How do YOU like your lemonade?

    How does a giveaway sound? I’ve got a Equal “Summer Iced Beverage” Kit up for grabs. Get your entries in before it’s too late.

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    About Crystal

    Crystal Reagan, the owner and founder of SimplyBeingMommy.com lives in Small Town, Texas with her husband and 3 children. Crystal and her website have been featured on local and national news stations including Channel 2 Houston and ABC News. She has also appeared on BetterTV as a Mommy Expert for VTech.

    Comments

    3. LydiaF says

      I’m a child of the 60s and 70s when koolaid was still sold unsweetened and my mother refused to buy it. She’d make us lemonade with minimal sugar and dole it out in these little 4 ounce dixie cups. They were made of paper with a waxed coating. Thanks for the memory 🙂

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    7. Michele says

      I definitely an a sweet person when it comes to drinks–or a totally sour one! Thank you for the recipe for no sugar lemonade. diabetic and really have to watch that sugar intake!!

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    13. Sabrina says

      Lemonade is definitely one of my favorite things about summer. I pretty much drink it all the time, so I love that you have a sugar free version! I will definitely make this!

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    21. Nicole Escat says

      This is such a great idea i love lemode very refreshing perfect for the summer heat thanks for this idea

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    22. Danielle K says

      It’s been unbearably hot here in Florida so some lemonade sounds nice. I definitely need one of those squeezers!

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    23. Allison says

      There is nothing better than fresh lemonade in the summer time! I will have to try it with Equal the next time I make it, I’m sure it dissolves better than sugar in the raw.

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    29. Ann Bacciaglia says

      I love homemade lemonade but not all the sugar. I will have to try this recipe this afternoon. It is a hot day here and this will be so refreshing.

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    31. Stephanie Keeping says

      This sounds pretty good!! I love that it’s sugar free. I need to go get some lemons so I can try it!

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    38. Billie R says

      I love lemonade that comes from the fresh squeezed stands at carnivals, it is so delicious! I’ve tried making it at home and I can get pretty close.

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    45. Lexie Lane says

      Anything that’s homemade and sugar-free sounds good to me! Lemonade is so fantastic for hot days. Can’t do it in the cold though but the heat makes you just keep wanting to drink it. Plus it’s good for you!

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    49. Fariha N. says

      This is a nice treat on a hot day. I love that it’s sugar free because my kids get enough sugar and we are trying to cut it down slowly until we don’t use it at all.

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