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Lemonade

Lemonade

133 Ratings
133 Ratings
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Lemonade in a glass
Makes: 1 serving
Total Cost: $$$$

A fresh, single serving of lemonade that is perfect for a hot summer day. Only one lemon is needed for this recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cut lemon in half crosswise.
  3. Place lemon half on juicer. Push and twist to squeeze out the juice.
  4. Pour juice into glass. Add about 3/4 cup water.
  5. Add sugar, stirring to mix ingredients.



Create-a-Flavor Changes

  • Squeeze one-half each lemon and lime.
  • Squeeze one-half each lemon and orange.
  • Add 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate and leave out the sugar.
  • Use 1/4 cup seltzer water and 1/2 cup water.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Cooking Up Fun -- A Pyramid of Snacks
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Division of Nutritional Sciences

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 glass lemonade approx. 1 cup (248g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 59
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 8 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 14 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 0 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 8 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 49 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 59
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 14 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 0 g
Minerals
Calcium 8 mg
Potassium 49 mg
Sodium 8 mg
Copper 26 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 5 mg
Phosphorus 4 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 18 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 9 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 2 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/4 cups

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