This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Equal® 0-Calorie Sweetener. All opinions are 100% mine.
I’m making progress #inthekitchen and unpacking more moving boxes than I care to count. Trust me when I say, you do not want to see our cardboard recycle pile for pick up this week. To re-energize and put a spring back in my step, I spent a few minutes making some Sparkling Fresh Lemonade with Blackberries to Celebrate National Lemonade Day. I’m trying hard to enjoy the remaining days of Summer here in the north. School starts later here, so the kids are partying it up with an extra three weeks of vacation. Whether we spend our weekends hanging at the pool or headed to explore a new park, thirst quenching, Summer drinks are a true necessity.
National Lemonade Day seemed like the perfect excuse to shop for some fresh ingredients and take advantage of the fun foodie holiday. There is nothing more refreshing than an icy cold glass of fresh lemonade on a warm Summer evening. Making fresh lemonade with Equal® 0-Calorie Sweetener, I can relax and enjoy the sweet and tangy combination guilt free. Chef Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef®, took this fab lemonade recipe to the next level combining bubbly sparkling water and fresh, frozen blackberries.
I’m all about the tingly bubbles in this recipe. I find myself adding sparkling water to mixed drinks all the time for a little extra pizzazz. I also like that I can eliminate extra calories in my day by substituting Equal in my favorite beverages. My favorite is the Equal Spoonful that measures cup for cup, like sugar. If you need 1 teaspoon of sugar, simply measure 1 teaspoon of Equal Spoonful. There are no confusing conversions to worry about. Plus the resealable top helps makes storage simple. I can even leave it out on my counter for adding a touch of sweetness to my morning coffee. You can find a great variety of deliciously sweet Equal Recipes here.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and eating a balanced meal plan can help prevent serious health concerns. Everyone can benefit from the free recipe guide to cooking and living with diabetes from Equal and with Chef Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef® here. You don’t need to be diabetic to enjoy Chef Chris Smith’s great tasting recipes.
Thanks to the generous folks at Equal®, I am giving away “National Lemonade Day” kit just like the one I received. Bring on the lemons! The fun kit is filled with items to help one of you recreate The Diabetic Chef®, Chris Smith’s Blackberry Sparkling Lemonade for yourself. Simply enter to win via the Rafflecopter form below. Enter quick because this giveaway ends 8/27/15. It will soon be gone just like Summer, and you don’t want to miss your chance to win.
What is your favorite way to add some zing to fresh lemonade?
- 1½ Cups sparkling water
- ½ Cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1½ Tbsp Equal Spoonful or 4 packets Equal sweetener
- 12 fresh blackberries, frozen
- Ice, as needed
- Fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices, optional
- Stir sparkling water, lemon juice and Equal until combined.
- Place 6 blackberries and ice cubes in each of 2 tall glasses.
- Divide mixture between the glasses and serve.
- Garnish each glass with mint and fresh lemon slices, if desired.
My boy and I LOVE lemonade. And Equal has always been my go-to when I want to sweeten tea.
Looks like such a great lemonade recipe! We use Equal to sweeten our homemade gourmet coffee drinks!
I put Equal in everything from coffee to baked goods