Frozen Summer Drinks That are Low in Sugar
Texas summers are unforgivably hot nearly every year, and there is no better way to cool down than with a frozen summer drink. Additionally, we here at Digestive Health Associates of Texas, P.A. (DHAT), want you to cool off, but we also want to be sure you’re choosing the healthiest options available. Try one of these low sugar frozen drinks and stay cool and hydrated!
Frozen Arnold Palmer
Ingredients:
2 juiced lemons
1 teaspoon sugar (or Stevia)
Unsweetened iced tea, 1 cup
4 ice cubes
Blend all items until they are smooth.
Nutrition:
0g fat, 1g protein, 50 calories, 15g carbs
Vanilla Frappuccino (Sugar Free)
Ingredients:
Half cup of cooled espresso
Half cup of vanilla creamer (non-dairy)
¾ cup of ice
Stevia extract (4 drops)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Blend until smooth serves six.
Nutrition:
½ g fat, 0g protein, 40g carbs, 123 calories
Blended Iced Mocha
Ingredients:
Cup chilled coffee
½ cup milk (low-fat)
3 ice cubes
Cocoa powder, (1 teaspoon)
Blend until smooth.
Nutrition:
1 ½ g fat, 7g carbs, 5g protein, 59 calories
Frozen Lemonade:
Ingredients:
6 juiced lemons
½ cup sugar
cold water, 4 cups
1 cup of ice
Blend until smooth.
Nutrients:
0g fat, 0g protein, 35g carbs, 135 calories
Coconut Lime Cooler:
Ingredients:
1 cup canned coconut milk
1/3 cup lime juice
2 tablespoon sugar alternative
1 teaspoon lime zest
Crushed ice
Club soda for topping
Lime wedges (for garnish)
Blend until smooth.
Nutrition:
11 ½ g fat, 1 ¼ g protein, 3.20g carbs, 0.08g fiber