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    Home » Low Carb Drinks » Fresh Squeezed Keto Sugar Free Lemonade

    Fresh Squeezed Keto Sugar Free Lemonade

    September 1, 2021 by Ashley 5 Comments

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    Best Keto Friendly, Sugar Free Lemonade Recipe

    This freshly squeezed sugar free lemonade is so refreshing and healthy.  My easy keto lemonade recipe will quench your thirst within minutes.  It can be made in a pitcher or in single servings, it's just that easy!

    A pitcher of freshly squeezed lemonade beside some lemonade syrup and a glass.
    Table of Contents
    • 🥘Ingredients
    • How to make lemonade🍋
    • Youtube Video Tutorial
    • How to Store Lemonade
    • 👪Serving Suggestions for Toddlers and Kids
    • 📋Summer Drink Recipes
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipe Card
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    🥘Ingredients

    You only need 5 ingredients to make a delicious lemonade without sugar.

    • Lemon juice: Best to use lemon juice from fresh organic lemons.
    • Lemon zest: Adds a nice hint of lemon to the lemonade.
    • Allulose: A rare sugar that doesn’t raise blood sugars or insulin levels.
    • Stevia Powder:  An extra addition to the allulose to make it as sweet as sugar.
    • Water: Just add water to your lemonade syrup for an easy lemonade!

    Lemonade Sweeteners

    Since allulose is only 70% as sweet as sugar, I personally like to do a mix of allulose and stevia (or monk fruit) so that it has the same sweetness as table sugar.

    Since this low carb lemonade uses a homemade lemonade syrup, I don’t recommend using erythritol or xylitol as it tends to crystalize in the fridge once cooled.   Allulose will not crystalize and will definitely give you the perfect consistency and sweetness.

    🍋Fresh lemon vs lemon juice

    Fresh lemons will definitely taste much better than bottled lemon juice so I definitely recommend using some fresh lemons if you have some.  However, if you don’t, don’t worry just used your favorite bottled lemon juice!

    If using fresh, make sure to use organic lemons and wash them thoroughly as we will be using the skin for the zest.

    A pitcher filled with lemonade made without sugar.

    How to make lemonade🍋

    To make homemade lemonade without sugar, you will first need to make the lemonade syrup which is essentially simple syrup mixed with lemon juice and lemon zest.

    How many lemons needed? 

    For this recipe, you need 1 cup of lemon juice which equals to about 8 lemons.  

    Lemonade Syrup

    This lemonade syrup recipe is incredibly simple.  First you’ll want to add ⅓ cup of water into a small pot and add the allulose and stevia powder.

    Put it on medium heat, stir a bit and wait until the allulose has fully dissolved.  Once dissolved turn off the heat and add in the lemon juice and the zest of one lemon.

      Pro Tip!Freeze your lemonade syrup for later use if you don't want to use it all!
    Images showing a simple syrup in a pot on the left and with lemon juice added on the right.

    Lemonade Recipe for One

    To make this homemade lemonade with my simple syrup, you’ll add a ¼ cup of lemonade syrup to a glass and add 1 cup of water to it and mix! And there you have it.  One single serving of homemade lemonade. Super simple, right?

    Half a Gallon Lemonade

    If you want to make a pitcher of lemonade, add 2 cups of lemonade syrup and 8 cups of water to that.  Add lots of ice to make it nice and cold.

    Youtube Video Tutorial

    Watch below to see a video tutorial of Charlotte and I showing you how to make keto lemonade!

    How to Store Lemonade

    In the fridge

    The finished lemonade drink will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days. The lemonade syrup recipe will stay fresh in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.

    In the freezer

    You can also freeze the lemonade syrup in small portions in the freezer.

    Another idea is to freeze your homemade into some popsicle molds and have some delicious lemonade popsicles that you or your kids can enjoy!

    👪Serving Suggestions for Toddlers and Kids

    For Toddlers:

    I personally don't give any sugar, maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar to my daughter so this is one drink that I give her a couple of sips of when I do make it.

    I introduced stevia early on and allullose and erythritol around 10 months to her and checked that she didn't have any reactions. If your baby is fine with these sweeteners, then I suggest serving only a couple of tablespoons once in a while between the age of 1-3.

    We usually drink water or tea in the house so we don't want her to get used to sweet drinks so this is a once in a while treat.

    Toddler drinking sugar free lemonade from a glass.
    Charlotte drinking a couple sips of my keto lemonade.

    For Kids:

    Serve a cup or more depending on how thirsty they are! Make sure they are okay with the sweeteners beforehand though so that they don't have any allergic reactions.

    📋Summer Drink Recipes

    You can make different types of summer drink recipes, either with this lemonade syrup recipe or some freshly squeezed lemon juice. Here are some ideas for non-alcoholic and alcoholic lemonades. Here are some of my favourite recipes:

    • Sugar Free Frozen Lemonade: Use this lemonade syrup to make a super simple frozen lemonade.
    • Whiskey Sour Lemonade: Add ¼ cup of lemonade syrup, 2-3 tbsp of whiskey and 1.5 cup of carbonated water to a glass for a delicious alcoholic sugar free cocktail!
    • Cranberry Lemonade: Using fresh cranberries and lemon juice, you can make a delicious and beautiful cranberry lemonade.
    • Limeade: Switch the lemon juice and lemon zest for some lime juice and lime zest to spice things up!
    • Strawberry Lemonade Whisky Smash: A delicious whiskey cocktail made with simple syrup, strawberries and lemon juice!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are lemons keto?

    Yes! Lemons and limes are part of the keto approved fruits. One lemon has 5.4g total carbs with 1.6g fiber and 3.7g net carbs.

    Carbs in lemon juice.

    Lemon juice has about 0.7g net carbs per 15ml (1 tablespoon).

    Is lemonade good for you?

    Yes! Since lemonade is made from lemon juice, it’s packed with lots of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C.   Vitamin C helps strengthen our immune systems and helps with digestion and mineral absorption.  By drinking this sugar free lemonade, you can make sure to keep your blood sugar levels stable, quench your thirst and stay hydrated during a hot summer day!

    Can you make it ahead?

    Of course! You can make the lemonade 1-2 weeks ahead. You can also make the lemonade syrup ahead and freeze in individual portions before using.

    Is allulose a sugar?

    Allulose is a type of rare sugar that doesn't raise blood sugar levels or insulin levels unlike table sugar, which is why it is counted as a zero calorie and zero carb sweetener (Allulose itself has carbs, but it is subtracted from the total amount of carbs just like fiber and sugar alcohols).

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    Fresh Squeezed Keto Sugar Free Lemonade

    Freshly squeezed lemonade is a refreshing drink any time of the year. This sugar free lemonade recipe has only 5 ingredients and is super easy to make! It's also keto, low carb, healthy and tastes amazing! Try it now for yourself with this quick video tutorial that shows you how to make your own delicious lemonade at home in minutes.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword easy lemonade, healthy lemonade, homemade lemonade, keto lemonade, low carb lemonade, sugar free lemonade
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 2 minutes
    Total Time 7 minutes
    Servings 8 servings
    NET Carbs 2.57g
    calories 16kcal
    Protein 0.12g
    Fat 0g
    Cook Ashley

    Equipment Needed

    • Small Pot

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup (80 ml) water
    • 1 cup (180 g) allulose
    • ½ tsp stevia powder
    • 1 cup (250 ml) lemon juice
    • zest of 1 lemon
    • 1 cup (250 ml) water (to make the lemonade)

    Instructions

    • In a small pot, add the water, allulose and stevia powder. Put on medium heat and stir until the allulose is completely dissolved.
    • Turn off the heat. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix well. This is the lemonade syrup.
    • To make 1 cup of lemonade, add ¼ cup (60ml) of the lemonade syrup to a glass and add 1 cup (250ml) of water to that and mix well. Feel free to add ice cubes.
    • To make ½ gallon, in a large pitcher, add 2 cups (500ml) of lemonade syrup and add 8 cups (2L) of water to that. Mix well. If you want it less tangy, just add a bit more water to desired taste.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Fresh Squeezed Keto Sugar Free Lemonade
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 16
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 0g0%
    Saturated Fat 0g0%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 0mg0%
    Sodium 0mg0%
    Potassium 38mg1%
    Carbohydrates 25.17g8%
    Fiber 0.1g0%
    Sugar 0.74g1%
    Protein 0.12g0%
    NET CARBS 2.57g5%
    allulose 22.5g
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional information is provided through calculations made on fatsecret.com. They are approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on mypcoskitchen.com. Sugar alcohols are included in the fiber count. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber (which include sugar alcohols).

     

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    1. Roberta

      September 01, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      Unfortunately, allulose is not allowed in EU yet... Would just stevia or monkruit pure extract powder, or a DIY blend of the two, be a decent substitute here if you aim to avoid a "crunchy" lemonade due to erytrhitol? Or maybe stevia glicerite drops? In so, what amount would you suggest?

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      • Mira

        September 02, 2021 at 5:31 am

        Hi Roberta, I used to do a stevia only lemonade. 1000ml water, 5 tbsp lemon juice and 1/8 tsp stevia powder.

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    2. Barb

      September 01, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      I have difficulty finding allulose, but managed to find some bocasweet - would that work as a suitable alternate?
      Many thanks in advance!

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      • Mira

        September 02, 2021 at 12:55 am

        Hi Bard, we don't have bocasweet in Japan so I've actually never tried it! If you do try, let me know if it works!

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    3. Marie

      March 05, 2018 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow, I always tried making some with erythritol and it just wasn't working out. This was really good.

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