Prickly Pear Limeade Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Prickly Pear Limeade Recipe). A refreshing limeade with a unique twist. Prickly pears are now being considered as another 'superfood' with many health benefits. They can be found in various colors--red, green, yellow, and orange. One great way to enjoy this fruit is in this minty limeade. Serve cold and over ice.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Prickly Pear Limeade Recipe

Ingredients

12 prickly pears

2 cups water

¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1 ½ tablespoons stevia sweetener (such as Truvia®)

4 fresh mint leaves

or more to taste

ice cubes

Drinks

Directions

Step 1

Cut prickly pears in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh with a spoon. Process in a blender until smooth. Push pulp through a fine mesh strainer to extract about 1 1/2 cups juice. Discard pulp.

Step 2

Place prickly pear juice water lime juice stevia and mint in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into two 16-ounce glasses filled with ice.

Nutritional Information

Prickly Pear Limeade Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 267.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.6g 9%

Carbohydrates: 68.2g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 22.4g 90%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 3.2g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 282.3IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 95.8mg 160%

Folate: 40.3mcg 10%

Calcium: 357.7mg 36%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 530.1mg 189%

Potassium: 1398.1mg 39%

Sodium: 38.6mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 28.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.