
Healthy, fizzy fruit drink recipes
Posted in Nutrition on September 16, 2013. Last modified on January 24, 2018. Read disclaimer.
Last modified on January 24, 2018. Read disclaimer.
Looking for a refreshing alternative to sodas, specialty coffees, or sports energy drinks? Fizzy fruit drinks are natural, delicious, low-calorie, no-fat, vitamin C-rich pick-me-ups. (Even these, however, should be consumed in moderation since unsweetened fruit juice still contain contain naturally-occuring sugars (which can contribute to obesity) and, along with the fruit acids,can promote tooth decay (especially when sipped).)
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VITAMIX
BLENDERS
1) Choose 1/2 cup of sliced or cubed fruit
Strawberries
Pineapple
Cherries
Grapes
Blueberries
Oranges
Bananas
Raspberries
Peaches
Kiwi
Apples
2) Add 1/2 cup of fizz
Selzer water
Ginger ale
3) Choose 1/2 cup of 100% fruit juice
Grape juice
Orange juice
Apple juice
Lemon juice
Directions
Pour juice and fizz over ice. Add in fruit and stir. This will yield enough for one person. If there are more than two of you, increase portions accordingly.
Example 1
1/2 cup seltzer water
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
Example 2
1/2 cup ginger ale
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sliced orange sections
Example 3
1/2 cup seltzer water
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup sliced grapes
Nutritional Information Per Serving
90 calories, 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 1g protein, 21g total carbohydrates, 2g dietary fiber, 10mg sodium. Excellent source of vitamin C. Recipe analyzed according to Example 1. Nutritional value will vary with choices made. Sugar content of 4 fl oz unsweetened juices are: orange (10g), apple (12g), grape (16g).
Options
- Instead of ice, try freezing the fruit overnight.
- Garnish with fresh mint.