Low Sugar Pink Lemonade with Strawberry Simple Syrup

The ingredient list:

*Please note that the exact measurements along with a "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart and Walmart is available inside the printable recipe card.

• fresh lemons
• fresh strawberries
• water
• monk fruit sweetener (or granulated sugar may be used, if desired)
• collagen powder (optional)

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• small saucepan
• measuring cups
• paring knife
• cutting board
• sieve
• wooden spoons
• large glass measuring cup
• mason jar or other container with lid
• lemon juicer
• lemonade pitcher
• lemonade glasses
• straws (optional)

How this recipe came to be:

I'm trying hard to cut out as much unnecessary sugar from my diet as possible. Maybe you are too and that's how you found this recipe.

I've also been drinking lemon water every morning for the past year or so because of the multitude of health benefits lemon water provides.

Drinking lemon water is something I do before I get in my daily cup of coffee, and I find I crave it almost more than I do the coffee.

Want to learn more about the health benefits of drinking lemon water?

Why this pink lemonade recipe low in sugar:

Ssssh. Come closer...

The secret is in the strawberry simple syrup!

Instead of using granulated sugar, I used all-natural, zero-calorie, monk fruit which actually tastes much sweeter than sugar.

Then, to the saucepan after the simple syrup came to a low simmer, I added some diced strawberries to infuse the syrup with yummy strawberry flavor and to achieve that lovely pink color.

The results are unusually delicious, and I think it's the perfect way to flavor this lite pink lemonade, or in any other recipe where simple syrup is called for, but without adding in all those granulated sugar laden calories.

Why this homemade pink lemonade is good for hair, skin, and nails:

Besides the lemon, and the monk fruit sweetener, I've also added some 100% all-natural, unflavored, collagen peptide powder to this recipe.

What are the benefits of collaged peptide powder?

There are many benefits to implementing collagen supplements into a daily routine, so I like to mix the unflavored (and easily dissolvable powder) in with my morning lemon water, and my morning coffee.

For more information regarding collagen supplements, feel free to check out this article at Everyday Health.

However, I strongly recommend to always check with your doctor before adding any supplements into your daily routine.

Can granulated sugar be used in place of the monk fruit in the simple syrup?

Sure thing.

Not everyone wants (or needs) a low-sugar pink lemonade experience.

However, should you decide to use granulated sugar in this recipe (1:1 ratio), please note that the calorie count listed in the recipe card will no longer be accurate at a low 50 calories per serving.

Can the collagen powder be left out of this recipe?

You bet.

It's only an option for you to consider, and since it's flavorless anyway, there will definitely be no change to the flavor of this cold summertime beverage should you choose to leave it out.

How to make low sugar strawberry simple syrup:

Yield: 2 cups

• Measure one cup of monk fruit sweetener (or use granulated sugar, if preferred).
• Bring the sweetener and 1 cup water to a low simmer in a small saucepan over medium/low heat.
• Meanwhile, hull and quarter enough strawberries to measure 1½ cups.
• Once the sweetener is dissolved, add the strawberries to the saucepan and continue to simmer over medium/low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from the heat and strain the liquid through a sieve, discarding the spent berries.
• Cool the simple syrup completely and then add it to a mason jar (or container with a lid) and refrigerate until ready to use.

How to make low sugar pink lemonade with strawberry simple syrup:

Yield: approximately 7 cups

• Squeeze enough fresh lemons to make approximately 2½ cups of juice. This will take about 12-14 lemons.
• Add the fresh squeezed juice, along with 2 cups of the prepared strawberry simple syrup to a large pitcher.
• Add in 2 cups of filtered water, and ¼ cup of the unflavored collagen powder (if desired).
• Stir well and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Taste and adjust with additional lemon juice or water, as desired.
• Add lemon slices and sliced strawberries to the pitcher before serving.
• Serve cold in lemonade glasses with ice cubes and a straw.

Additional recipes using strawberries and/or lemons:

*Sautéed Creamed Spinach with Strawberries (shown below and featured in the video)

Once you taste this Healthy Sautéed Creamed Spinach & Strawberry side dish you’ll be smitten with its delicious flavor and colorful appearance!

*Lemon Ricotta Cake with Blueberries (not shown)

Lemon Ricotta Cake with Blueberries is an easy cake to make. It has a creamy texture, a light lemony flavor, and it takes advantage of springtime’s bounty of beautiful blueberries.

*Lemon Meringue Tartlets (shown below)

These charming Lemon Meringue Tartlets are the perfect treat when you want a little something sweet and a little something to make you pucker.

*Strawberry Sriracha BBQ Sauce (not shown)

Strawberry Sriracha BBQ Sauce is fruity with a touch of heat. It’s perfect for pork, chicken, and even fish.

*Lite Pink Lemonade with Strawberry Simple Syrup (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

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