Paleo Refreshing Barley Water
Experience the ultimate thirst-quenching delight with this Paleo Refreshing Barley Water—an inventive twist on a classic detox drink that’s completely grain-free. Crafted with natural, wholesome ingredients like hydrating jicama, zesty lemon juice, fresh ginger, and aromatic cinnamon, this recipe is designed to invigorate your senses while supporting a paleo lifestyle. Sweetened with honey and infused with cooling mint leaves, it’s a refreshing beverage perfect for hot summer days or after a workout. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple stovetop simmering, this drink is bursting with flavor and brimming with health benefits. Serve it chilled over ice for a clean, crisp, and energizing sip that keeps you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped jicama
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sliced fresh ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 leaves mint leaves
- 2 slices lemon slices
Instructions
Place the chopped jicama in a medium-sized saucepan.
Add the water to the saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, add the sliced ginger and cinnamon stick.
Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
After 20 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the liquid into a bowl, discarding the solids.
Allow the strained liquid to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, stir in the fresh lemon juice and honey until fully dissolved.
Pour the mixture into a pitcher and add the mint leaves and lemon slices.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse and the drink to chill.
Serve cold over ice, garnished with additional mint or lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% | |
*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.
