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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Flaxseed Lemonade

5 MINPrep Time
65 MINCook Time
8Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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Inspired by a recipe in The Complete Vitamin Cook Book, published in 1943, this is a delicious drink that can be served hot or cold. The soaked flaxseeds thicken the lemonade slightly, and then are strained out and discarded for easier digestibility.

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Flaxseed Lemonade

Servings

8

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

65 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons flax seeds
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Zest and juice of 3 large lemons
  • 1 lemon (thinly sliced, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Place the flax seeds in a saucepan and add 4 cups of water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the sugar and lemon zest and let simmer until the sugar has dissolved, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
  2. Strain the mixture, discarding the seeds and zest. Serve hot in a mug, at room temperature, or over ice, each serving garnished with a lemon slice.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
8
per serving
Calories
0
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
30 grams
Protein
1 grams
Fat
1 grams
Sodium
2 milligrams
Fiber
2 grams
Sugar
26 grams
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1 comment

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    Mary Elizabeth Guyton - Jun 09

    This sounds awesome! Thank you so much! I will try this💯

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