Keto Refreshing Barley Water
Quench your thirst with this Keto Refreshing Barley Water, a low-carb twist on a classic hydrating beverage. This recipe swaps traditional barley for nutrient-packed hemp hearts, creating a keto-friendly alternative without compromising on flavor or refreshment. Infused with bright lemon juice, cooling fresh mint, and the subtle earthiness of green tea, this invigorating drink is sweetened naturally with stevia for a guilt-free treat. Perfectly chilled with ice cubes, it's an ideal summer drink or a revitalizing pick-me-up at any time of the year. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal effort, this keto beverage is a delicious and wholesome way to stay refreshed and energized.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup hemp hearts
- 8 cups water
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons stevia
- 1 piece green tea bag
- 12 cubes ice cubes
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup of hemp hearts with 8 cups of water.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, add a green tea bag to the hot mixture and let it steep for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the solid part.
Add 0.5 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 10 fresh mint leaves, and 2 tablespoons of stevia to the strained liquid.
Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Refrigerate the mixture for about 1 hour or until fully chilled.
Before serving, add 12 ice cubes to the mixture for added chill. Stir once more.
Serve the Keto Refreshing Barley Water in individual glasses, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.7 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1595 mg | 34% | |
*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.
