Name: 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

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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

Nutrition Info

267.8 calories carbohydrate: 68.2 g cholesterol: : - fat: 3.2 g fiber: 22.4 g protein: 4.6 g saturatedFat: 0.4 g servingSize: - sodium: 38.6 mg sugar: 0.5 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

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.
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.

Recipe Yield

2 servings

Recipe Note

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.

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