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    Home » Keto, Paleo, or Gluten Free

    Published: Apr 3, 2020 · Modified: Dec 16, 2021 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 40 Comments

    Homemade Keto Low Carb Lemonade Concentrate

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    Keto lemonade concentrate made from fresh lemons and monk fruit sweetener is the best low-carb drink recipe. You can enjoy it today, refrigerate some, or freeze for later.  I often make several batches at once while my fresh lemons are in season. Each batch of this homemade low-carb lemonade concentrate recipe makes a half-gallon pitcher when mixed with water.

    The sweet, tart, and bright flavors of lemons make for a combination that is the quintessential summer drink.  But unfortunately, lemons are at their peak of the season in late winter and early spring.  Still a great time to have homemade lemonade (I mean really my kids will drink lemonade any time). But when you want fresh homemade lemonade in summer, honestly the lemons are just not the same.

    We have a large lemon bush in our yard that bursts with so much fruit each year, it is hard to use them all up. We share them with neighbors, friends, and family but still so many.  Well, this year I decided to make lemonade often but wanted to preserve some for later. In the past, I would juice the lemons and freeze just the juice. I use it for hot water with lemon or when I want lemon juice for a cocktail - say Lemontini!

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    Landon picking fresh lemons

     

    Then it hit me!  Why not make homemade keto low carb lemonade concentrate? Then it is ready whenever we want in the months to come.  All I would have to do is defrost it a bit and add water.  I googled some recipes and there are none out there for a keto concentrate. So I set out to make regular and a keto low carb lemonade that I loved.  After a few tries, I came up with two recipes that are foolproof amazing for lemonade!  For the regular sugar version, find it at my HOMEMADE LEMONADE CONCENTRATE recipe.

     

    Concentrate with Fresh Lemon Juice

    Making this recipe calls for fresh lemon juice and a few other ingredients.  It is a quick and simple way to make batches of concentrate to later turn into gallons of fresh lemonade.

    Why is it called "lemonade" and not lemon juice?  Well, simply it is an ade because it includes lemon juice, sugar, and water.  Compared to orange juice, which is simply just fresh-squeezed juice from oranges with no added ingredients.  To learn more about the history of lemonade, check out more on HOWSTUFFWORKS!  

     

    Keto Low Carb Lemonade Concentrate

    Will fresh home-grown lemons be so much better than the frozen canned lemonade concentrate you get at the store?  It is the best!   Here are some great reasons why you need to make your own keto low carb lemonade concentrate.

    • You not only know where your food came from, especially if they are your own lemons
    • You can make it tarter or sweeter if you want.
    • You can use your favorite low or no-calorie sweetener.  ( I like Monkfruit Sweetener the best)

    For regular lemonade  - the recipe is HERE

     

    Keto Lemonade & Snacks

    I will be honest, lemonade is not something I drink all the time. Even a keto version is a treat and something for holidays, picnics, or once in a while.   Many people drink it often and having a sugar-free version is important to maintain a healthier lifestyle.  To go along with that lovely homemade keto lemonade concentrate, enjoy some sweet or savory snacks that are keto-approved.  To find a list of my favorites, check out The Best Keto Snacks On the Go!

    Other Keto Snack favorites include:

                                                     

     

    And if you are a lemon lover like myself and following a keto diet you do not want to miss one of my most popular posts for fat bombs!     Check out Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs

     

    Ingredients for Low-Carb Homemade Lemonade Concentrate

    It only takes 3 ingredients to make lemonade concentrate from scratch.  Since this is a keto-friendly recipe, instead of sugar, use your favorite sweetener substitute. I like monkfruit sweeteners such as the one made by Lakanto as shown below.  It also takes fresh lemons to make this and also some water.   That is all you need to make a great glass of classic lemonade but without the sugar and carbs. 

    Gather the ingredients you need

    • Lemons
    • Low / No Carb Sweetener
    • Water

     

    Ingredients

    HOW TO MAKE LEMONADE CONCENTRATE THAT IS KETO-FRIENDLY

    In just a few simple steps you can have fresh-squeezed lemons for mixing up a batch of sugar-free lemonade.   This low-carb and low-calorie lemonade is easy to make.  You will wonder why you haven't been doing this all along.  The hardest part for the kids and I is getting leverage to muscle through juicing all the lemons.  We grab our stool and get to squeezing, the effort is worth the reward. 

    • Wash & Slice lemons in half
    • Squeeze juice from the lemons
    • Make the simple syrup
    • Combine

    To make simple syrup, simply (hence the name) boil water and the sweetener. Stir to dissolve.

    Enzo put his muscles into it

     

     

    HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE LEMONADE CONCENTRATE

    This concentrate stores well in both the refrigerator and the freezer.   Make sure to ensure the container or ziplock bags you are using are air-tight so that no frostbite ruins your freshly made lemonade concentrate.  

    • Save in sealed jar or quart-sized Ziploc bags
    • Can keep for 3 weeks in the refrigerator
    • Can keep for up to 4 months in the freezer

    Ziplocs work great - lay flat in the freezer

     

    Time to Make Lemonade from Your Own Concentrate

    When the time comes to enjoy the fruits of your labor,  get ready to be so happy you prepped it weeks or months ago.   If you froze your concentrate, remove it from the freezer to defrost.  For the Ziploc bags, I place them in a pie dish in the fridge overnight. The next morning they are soft enough to unzip and dump into my pitcher. If you have the concentrate in a jar, just pour it into your pitcher.

     

    Concentrate to Water Ratio :

    One Batch of Concentrate + 3 Cups of Cold Water = ½ Gallon of Fresh Homemade Lemonade

    Two Batches of Concentrate + 6 Cups of Cold Water = 1 Gallon of Fresh Homemade Lemonade

     

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    For The Best Keto Snacks to go with this recipe, click the image below!

    The Best Keto Snacks on the Go

     

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    Homemade Keto Lemonade Concentrate

    Angela
    The perfect glass of low-carb lemonade can be enjoyed all summer thanks to making homemade concentrate when lemons are at their peak each year. This easy recipe is a wonderful drink for those on a keto or diabetic diet.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 batch

    Equipment

    • hand juicer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.25 C fresh-squeezed lemon juice about 8-10 lemons
    • 1.25 C hot water
    • 1.25 C monkfruit sweetener or other no-calorie sweetener of your choice

    Instructions
     

    • Pick fresh lemons from your tree. If you do not have a tree, get them at the store or farmer's market. Wash them and slice them in half.
    • Using a hand juicer, squeeze the juice from the lemons. You will need 1 and ¼ cups of fresh juice.
    • Add to a large mason jar or big pyrex measuring cup to hold.
    • Boil water in a large measuring pyrex or tea kettle.
    • In a medium-sized bowl or your pyrex measuring cup, stir together the boiling water with the 1 and ¼ cup of sweetener. Stir to dissolve.
    • Once cool, add to the lemon juice. Stir.
    • Store in mason jars or pour into a quart-sized Ziploc bag. The lemonade concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 5 months.

    To Make Lemonade

    • Each recipe will make one half-gallon of lemonade. Add one batch of the concentrate to 3 cups of cold water plus some ice in a pitcher. For a gallon, use two batches and 6 cups of cold water and ice. Stir and serve over ice. Enjoy!
    Keyword juice, keto, lowcarb, summer

     

     

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    1. Laura Lee says

      April 20, 2020 at 6:40 am

      I love lemonade all year long, too! In fact, it's my go drink whenever we go out to a restaurant.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 20, 2020 at 7:31 pm

        You will surely love this recipe! Enjoy -

        Reply
    2. Hillari says

      April 20, 2020 at 7:28 am

      Oooh, yes! I love that there is a low carb option. What a perfect summer drink!!

      Reply
    3. Jen says

      April 20, 2020 at 7:57 am

      This is a fantastic idea! My kids would love this for sure!

      Reply
    4. Tricia Snow says

      April 20, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      I pretty much use lemon every day. I just planted my first lemon tree. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 23, 2020 at 1:09 pm

        Great, glad you have a lemon tree also.

        Reply
    5. Kirsten says

      April 20, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      My girls LOVE lemonade, and want it all the time...even when I have no lemons. Creating some concentrate is such a great idea!

      Reply
    6. Beth Shields says

      April 20, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      This sounds delicious and refreshing. I have not personally used Monkfruit before but know of several friends who do. Will have to check into it. Thanks.

      Reply
    7. Debbie says

      April 20, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      Need this in my freezer!!

      Reply
    8. Lisa Manderino says

      April 20, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      Time to make some lemonade goodness the keto way!

      Reply
    9. Eva Keller says

      April 20, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      Looks like a great recipe and a good idea now that the weather is warming up in a lot of places.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 20, 2020 at 7:42 pm

        Now is the perfect time to get those concentrate in the fridge and freezer.

        Reply
    10. Lee Anne says

      April 20, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      Great idea! I have struggled with keto friendly sweeteners. I cant seem to find one I like yet!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 20, 2020 at 7:37 pm

        I have tried several and so far monkfruit is the one I like best and can tolerate the best.

        Reply
    11. Holly says

      April 20, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you for this low Carb version, can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 20, 2020 at 7:37 pm

        I hope you enjoy it HOlly.

        Reply
    12. Diane Kurzava says

      April 20, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      I love that you added a keto version of this! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 20, 2020 at 7:34 pm

        You are welcome.

        Reply
    13. Jane says

      April 20, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      I love lemonade and it always remind me of summer. This low carb recipe is amazing esp if you’re watching your sugar intake.

      Reply
    14. Kendra says

      April 20, 2020 at 9:00 pm

      Yum! We love using the monkfruit sweetener for keto lemonade! This is a great idea to make ahead and freeze!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 23, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        Glad you love it too.

        Reply
    15. Carrie Cochran says

      April 21, 2020 at 10:10 am

      I would never have imagined this was so simple! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 23, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        I know, right!?!?

        Reply
    16. Santana says

      April 21, 2020 at 11:50 am

      I love lemonade! My husband doesn't care for it, but that just means more for me 😂 Saving this!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 23, 2020 at 1:02 pm

        Then you are a winner for sure.

        Reply
    17. Shirley says

      April 21, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      Love homemade lemonade!! Your pictures make it look so refreshing. I believe I may need to make some. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 23, 2020 at 1:02 pm

        I hope you enjoy some on the farm - once the snow melts!

        Reply
    18. Sandi says

      April 21, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      This is so great, I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    19. Tiffany says

      April 21, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      I might not feel so guilty if I used this keto concentrate!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 23, 2020 at 12:57 pm

        No guilt lemon love right here!

        Reply
    20. Maria Gustafsson says

      April 23, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Such a clever idea to store the concentrate in ziplock bags! A serious space saver in the freezer.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 28, 2020 at 6:27 pm

        Yes, a great way to stock up and not bulk up in the freezer.

        Reply
    21. Lisa says

      April 23, 2020 at 9:42 pm

      This looks yummy! I have a bunch of lemons I need to use up and this is a great idea!

      Reply
    22. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

      April 25, 2020 at 11:48 am

      There is nothing like homemade lemonade! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. I hope to see you again at tomorrow's party.

      Reply
    23. Cindy says

      April 26, 2020 at 9:46 pm

      I’ll have to try monk fruit sweetener! I don’t do refined sugar.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 28, 2020 at 6:26 pm

        I hope you like it, I sure do.

        Reply
    24. Pauline says

      April 27, 2020 at 8:39 am

      This is so neat!! I love cooking with lemons and always buy atleast a dozen. I miss having a tree.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 28, 2020 at 6:26 pm

        Glad you like it.

        Reply
    25. Ruth Iaela-Pukahi says

      May 03, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      This is such a fabulous idea! Now to plant a lemon tree! We just moved from a house that had an "ugly lemon" tree. I've been told they are the best lemons in Hawaii. Thank you for sharing!!!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        May 03, 2020 at 5:27 pm

        Ugly lemons can make beautiful lemonade!

        Reply

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