Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, icy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this frozen strawberry lemonade is the kind of refreshing treat that feels like a reward on a warm day. For anyone managing eosinophilic esophagitis, finding safe drinks and snacks can feel like a constant puzzle — but this one keeps things beautifully simple with just fresh strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, water, and ice. There are no dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, or common trigger ingredients hiding in the mix, which makes it a genuinely stress-free option to blend up and enjoy. The homemade simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once everything hits the blender, you've got a smooth, slushy drink that's easy to sip and gentle on the esophagus. You can dial the sweetness or tartness up or down to suit your taste, which is a nice bonus when dietary restrictions already limit so many choices. Serve it straight from the blender while it's still frosty and thick, and don't skip the lemon slice garnish if you want it to look as good as it tastes.
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2 servings
For the simple syrup
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
For the drink
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- ½ cup cold water
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Add the hulled strawberries, lemon juice, cold water, ice cubes, and all of the chilled simple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and slushy, about 45–60 seconds.
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