lemon and ginger pops
Serves 8
A simple and refreshing treat made with fresh lemons, crystallized ginger and Equal® that is a great treat for the whole family. Created exclusively for Equal® by The Diabetic Chef®, Chris Smith.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 2-1/2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful OR 4 packets Equal® sweetener
- 3 lemons
Preparation
- Combine water and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat; remove from heat. Cool completely. Stir in Equal until dissolved.
- Remove zest from lemons, then juice lemons. Stir zest and juice into ginger mixture.
- Equally divide mixture between 8 ice pop molds.
- Freeze at least 8 hours before serving.
Photo courtesy of Charlie Brown/Chris Smith.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 15
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 3 mg
Exchanges
- Free Food
Reduction
* Calorie Reduction – 50%
* Carbohydrate Reduction – 50%
* Sugar Reduction – 60%
