Prickly Pear Limeade recipe

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Ingredients

12 prickly pears
2 cups water
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ½ tablespoons stevia sweetener (such as Truvia®)
4 fresh mint leaves, or more to taste
ice cubes

Nutrition Info

267.8 calories
carbohydrate: 68.2 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 3.2 g
fiber: 22.4 g
protein: 4.6 g
saturatedFat: 0.4 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 38.6 mg
sugar: 0.5 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Cut prickly pears in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh with a spoon. Process in a blender until smooth. Push pulp through a fine mesh strainer to extract about 1 1/2 cups juice. Discard pulp.

  2. Place prickly pear juice, water, lime juice, stevia, and mint in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into two 16-ounce glasses filled with ice.

Recipe Yield

2 servings

Recipe Note

A refreshing limeade with a unique twist. Prickly pears are now being considered as another 'superfood' with many health benefits. They can be found in various colors--red, green, yellow, and orange. One great way to enjoy this fruit is in this minty limeade. Serve cold and over ice.

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