Low Carb Refreshing Barley Drink
Cool down and stay healthy with this Low Carb Refreshing Barley Drink, a delightful twist on a classic beverage that's perfect for hot days or whenever you crave a light yet flavorful pick-me-up. This recipe combines tender pearl barley simmered to perfection with the zesty tang of fresh lemon juice, aromatic mint leaves, and the subtle sweetness of stevia or monk fruit for a guilt-free treat. Infused with bright lemon zest and served over ice, each sip is a refreshing blast of hydration with low carbs and no added sugar, making it ideal for keto or low-carb lifestyles. Quick to prepare and naturally gluten-free, this invigorating drink is not only a thirst-quencher but also a chic addition to any gathering, enhanced with a slice of lemon for a sophisticated touch. Perfect for serving chilled, it’s an effortlessly healthy way to elevate your beverage game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams pearl barley
- 1.5 liters water
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 10 ice cubes
- 4 slices lemon slices
Instructions
Rinse the pearl barley under cold running water to remove any excess starch and impurities. Drain well.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed barley and 1.5 liters of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the barley is tender.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the barley water through a fine-mesh sieve into a large jug, discarding the cooked barley or saving it for another use.
Allow the barley water to cool slightly to room temperature.
Add the fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, stevia or monk fruit sweetener, and lemon zest to the barley water. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Transfer the jug to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse.
Before serving, fill each glass with a few ice cubes, pour in the chilled barley mint drink, and garnish with a lemon slice for added flavor and decoration.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing, low carb barley drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 6% | |
*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.
