Refreshing Basil Lemon-Limeade Slushy

April 14, 2011 by Leanne Vogel August 25, 2017

A healthy slush drink made with crushed ice, fresh basil, lemon and lime.

Eating Style:

Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Paleo, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Sugar-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2/3 cup of sweetener like honey, agave, coconut sugar or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon white powder stevia – see note
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves + a couple extra leaves for garnish
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice [3-4 medium lemons]
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice [about 4 medium limes]
1/4 cup not from concentrate apple juice
2 cup cold water
2 cup ice

Place all ingredients in blender and pulse until ice is broken up. Pour into glasses immediately and garnish with lime or lemon wedges and extra basil leaves.

I used stevia for the first batch and honey for the second. I liked the taste of the honey version more, but 2/3 a cup is a bit much.

Calories:

130

Calories from Fat:

1.8

Total Fat:

0.2 g

Sodium:

11 mg

Carbs:

34.3 g

Sugars:

32.9 g

Protein:

0.4 g