There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than a tall glass of homemade lemonade. This recipe uses fresh strawberries and green tea to put a new spin on an old classic. Plus a few scoops of Regular Girl adds in the gut-pleasing benefits of prebiotic fiber and probiotics. Slightly tart, a little sweet, and a whole lot delicious, this crisp strawberry lemonade will quench your thirst and cool you down.
Servings: 8-16
Serving Size: 12 oz.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups green tea
- Ice
- 8 scoops Regular Girl
Directions
1. In small saucepan, add water and sugar and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Stir often. Remove from heat.
2. In blender or food processor, add 1 cup fresh strawberries and lemon juice and Regular Girl mix until blended
3. Pour into large pitcher and add sweet sugar water
4. Add water and green tea
5. Add ice and let chill
Because this recipe uses whole fresh strawberries, real lemon juice and green tea, each glass sneaks in some added nutritional benefits into all of that refreshing goodness.
Probiotics & Fiber
Each scoop of Regular Girl gives you 5 grams of prebiotic fiber and 8 billion active probiotics. It moves through your system at just the right pace without the excess gas or bloating.
Fresh Strawberries
Strawberries are a great source of vitamins C and K and providing a good dose of fiber, folic acid, manganese and potassium. They also contain significant amounts of phytonutrients and flavonoids which give strawberries their bright red color.
Lemon Juice
Also a good source of vitamin C and fiber, lemons and their juice can boost immunity, promote heart health and help increase iron absorption.
Green Tea
Green Tea is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that can have powerful effects on the body including improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other impressive benefits.