Healthier Kool Aid
Quench your thirst with this refreshing and guilt-free take on a childhood classic—Healthier Kool Aid! Made with real, vibrant flavors from fresh fruits like strawberries and raspberries, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, this revitalizing drink is as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect for family gatherings or sunny afternoons, this recipe avoids artificial flavors and dyes by blending fresh ingredients into a vibrant, nutrient-packed beverage. Simple to prepare in just 10 minutes, this hydrating drink is customizable to your preferred level of sweetness and optional smoothness. Serve it chilled over ice, and watch everyone fall in love with this healthy homemade alternative to traditional Kool-Aid!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries, or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups Filtered water
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Rinse the fresh fruit thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or residues.
Add the fruit to a blender or food processor along with the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey (or maple syrup).
Pour 1 cup of the filtered water into the blender to help with blending.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it is smooth and no large fruit chunks remain.
Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher to remove the pulp (optional, if smoother texture is desired).
Add the remaining 3 cups of filtered water to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if needed.
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or serve immediately over ice.
Pour the Healthier Kool Aid into glasses, add ice cubes as desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 501 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
