Raspberry Tea Punch
This recipe, when compared to a full sugar version, represents a 42% reduction in calories, a 50% reduction in total carbohydrates and a 60% reduction in sugar.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 quart water
6 bags raspberry flavored tea
2 bags English tea
2/3 cup Splenda® Granular
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 quart club soda
2 cups raspberries (fresh or individually quick frozen)
Cooking Directions:
- Bring water to a boil. Pour into large heat resistant pitcher or bowl. Steep tea bags in hot water to make a strong tea. Remove tea bags. Add Splenda® Granular and chill two hours or until ready to serve.
- Just before serving add lemon juice, club soda and raspberries. Stir and serve immediately after adding soda.
Makes 11 (8-ounce) servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/11 of recipe; 8 ounces): Calories 15 | Calories from Fat 0 | Fat 0g (sat 0g) | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 20mg | Carbohydrates 4g | Fiber 2g | Sugars 2g | Protein 0g.
Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 fruit.
Recipe and photograph courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.