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| Lemon Cucumber Spa Water Pops |
-UPDATE- My father (also a low carber!) would like to add that these are amazing with a little cayenne thrown in. Nothing like the cool of cucumber and the kick of cayenne. Try it if you dare...
5 STARS
4 servings
2.6 net carbs per serving
1/2 cucumber
juice of one lemon
1 TBSP Splenda
1/2 cup water
1 cup ice
First thing first is to de-seed the cucumber. Cut the cucumber in fourths, length wise. It should now resemble pickle spears. Gently cut down the point of each spear, cutting off the seeds. Coarsely chop the cucumber. Throw the de-seeded cucumber along with everything else in a blender and gently blend, just enough to break up ice and chop the cucumber, and form a slush (make a slush before putting into mold helps to distribute the cucumber within the popsicle. Pour into molds. Freeze for at least 3 hours.
Did you also peal the cucumber?
ReplyDeleteHi Diva! I left the peel on. I'm not sure it would quite be as cucumber-y if the peel wasn't there. It might make them a smoother popsicle though. Hmmm...I might have to try it next time.
DeleteThank you sooo much... I made these last night and OMG...I drank the leftover mix...Yummy...next I'll try this with strawberries or watermelon...
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you liked them! Both of your ideas sound fantastic! I don't know if this would be too odd but I once had a Watermelon Basil cocktail that was amazing and might be a funky popsicle flavor.
DeleteWatermelon Basil sounds fantastic. I was just about to let you know that I made these yesterday and what a great idea they are but now I'm memorized by the thought of watermelon basil. And me with a huge basil plant growing mere steps away. sigh. Anyhow. I made these last night and YUM! The one thing I did differently was that I used stevia (2 tsp). I probably should have either used a little more or used a little less lemon. My two lemons equated to over 1/2 cup of juice. Also, now that I read the comments here, I didn't even think to leave the peel on. I was thinking I should up the cucumber but maybe next time I'll just leave the peel on! Plus they look prettier that way!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had some juicy lemons! I think the sweetener is a personal choice as I know some people prefer this recipe with more and some prefer without any at all. I still haven't made watermelon basil but it's still mouth watering every time I think of it. I need to get on that one.
DeleteI found the tiniest, dumbest popsicle molds today!
ReplyDeleteOh well, they'll do. I just blended a batch of this and it is in the freezer. I had extra mix, though (due to dumb, small molds), and my husband and I got to enjoy the slushy goodness. It is SO GOOD! What a refreshing drink. I'd drink a Big Gulp of it easily. Thank you, Layla! <3
Can't wait for the actual frozen ones.
Great read tthanks
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