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Recipe of the Month: Mango Honey Basil Sparkler

Written by Thorek Memorial Hospital | Jun 25, 2021 1:33:19 PM
 
Summer has arrived in the Midwest and with it comes the heat. Cool off this Summer with a cold and healthy drink. Check out this recipe for a Mango Honey Basil Sparkler, a refreshing drink made of mango, pineapple, honey, basil, lime juice and seltzer. 

Serving Size: Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz mango chunks fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 4 oz pineapple chunks fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 1/2 cups seltzer water
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 6 ea fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

  1. In blender or food processor, combine mango, pineapple, honey and lime juice and process until smooth.
  2. For 1 serving, add the following into a 16oz cup: 1/2 cup mango pineapple puree, 3/4 cup seltzer water, 1 cup ice cubes and 3 basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts:

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Total Carb: 23g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 15g
  • Protein: 1g

 

Recipe and image courtesy of Feed Your Potential 365.