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Home » Drinks » Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca

Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca

Posted by: Diabetic Foodie / Drinks, Gluten-free, Summer, Vegan / June 28, 2019

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Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca
Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca

Looking for a sweet, fruity beverage to enjoy on a hot day? Pour yourself a glass of low-sugar easy strawberry agua fresca for a tasty and refreshing treat!

Two glasses of Strawberry Agua Fresca with fresh strawberries

Finding interesting drinks that don’t contain sugar or alcohol can be a challenge. I usually go with water or unsweetened iced tea, but I’ll admit they aren’t the most exciting options.

So when I’m in the mood for something sweet and fun, I love making a batch of this easy strawberry agua fresca! All you need is some fresh strawberries, water, a pinch of salt, and a blender.

It’s up to you if you want to add a little no-calorie sweetener. Keep in mind that if the strawberries are fresh and ripe, they will be very sweet on their own!

The name translates to “fresh water” in Spanish, and this beverage is very popular in Mexico, Central America, and the U.S. It’s more like flavored water than juice, so it’s lower in calories. It makes a perfect warm-weather, low-carb drink.

How to make easy strawberry agua fresca

This tasty beverage comes together in 2 simple steps with just 4 ingredients.

Ingredients for the drink on a wooden board

Step 1: Place the strawberries, water, salt, and sweetener (if using) in a blender.

Ingredients in a blender

Step 2: Purée until smooth.

Finished drink in the blender

That’s it! Pour a glass over ice and store the rest in the refrigerator. Be sure to give it a good stir each time you’re ready for more.

Variations for this recipe

This refreshing drink is easy to customize to your taste. You could whip up a different flavor every time!

I love strawberries, but you could use any kind of fresh fruit to flavor your water. Peaches, watermelon, cantaloupe, nectarines, blueberries, or a combination would all be delicious. Feel free to add a squeeze of citrus juice as well!

You could also try a watery vegetable like cucumber or celery instead of fruit. Cucumber with fresh lime juice and mint is quite tasty!

The sweetener is optional, but if the fruit or vegetable you’re using isn’t very sweet on its own, then it can make a big difference in the flavor. You can use agave, stevia, or whatever else you like.

If your fruit is very ripe, you probably won’t need any sweetener.

Do you enjoy coconut water? Feel free to use it in place of some or all of the plain water in this recipe!

Glass of Strawberry Agua Fresca seen from the side

Storage

This is a great recipe to make ahead of time and enjoy over a few days. You can never go wrong having a delicious, low-calorie beverage ready for you!

Simply store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days. Be sure to give it a good stir before you pour a glass.

Glass of Strawberry Agua Fresca seen rom above

Other healthy beverage recipes

Looking for other fun drinks to cool you down on a hot day? There are so many options you can make right at home! Here are a few of my favorite healthy beverage recipes that I know you’ll love:

  • Apple Cider Vinegar Soda
  • Skinny Vanilla Almond Latte (Dairy-free)
  • Sugar-Free Lemonade with Thyme

You can also take a look at this roundup of diabetes-friendly low-carb smoothie recipes for more inspiration!

When you’ve tried this drink, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it, and rate the recipe in the comments below!

Recipe Card
Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca
4.63 from 16 votes

Strawberry Agua Fresca

Looking for a sweet, fruity beverage to enjoy on a hot day? Pour yourself a glass of low-sugar easy strawberry agua fresca for a tasty and refreshing treat!
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Author:Diabetic Foodie
Servings:6 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 4 cups water
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Stevia (optional)
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Place the strawberries, water, salt, and sweetener (if using) in a blender.
  • Purée until smooth.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 6 cups of agua fresca.
If your strawberries are fresh and ripe, you won’t need to add any sweetener. If you use the honey, it will add approximately 3g carb per serving.
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days. Be sure to give it a good stir before you pour a glass.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 16 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 47.3mg2%
Potassium 78mg2%
Carbohydrates 3.9g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2.5g3%
Protein 0.3g1%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Vitamin C 24.8mg30%
Calcium 130mg13%
Iron 0mg0%
Net carbs 2.9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Diabetic
Keyword: agua fresca, strawberry agua fresca, summer drinks
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  1. Maria Hernandez says

    September 10, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    I am going to try the recipes and see how good it is so I can try them on the holidays for my family. I like to try different recipes so we won’t get tired.

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    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      September 11, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      Hi Maria – I like the way you think!

      Reply
  2. Evelyn Reed says

    July 24, 2019 at 9:57 am

    Hey Shelby. You’ve got me drooling! Even the pictures look good enough to eat (or should I say drink). Being a total foodie but diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I’ve been looking at different ways to satisfy my cravings without driving my blood sugar through the roof. I recently read an article that said that a recent study, published in the American Association of Medicine’s journal of internal medicine (JAMA Internal Medicine), found that a plant-based diet could actually help prevent type 2 diabetes. And, your recipe fits right into such a plant-based diet. I’m absolutely thrilled.

    Reply
    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      August 15, 2019 at 7:45 am

      Thanks, Evelyn! I’m (clearly) not exclusively plant-based, but do eat a lot of plant-based meals. If you want to see my vegan recipes, see the “Special Diets” tab above and select “Vegan.” I’d love to hear about some of your favorite diabetic-friendly recipes!

      Reply
  3. Krishna says

    July 17, 2019 at 3:09 am

    5 stars
    gluten free i think good for diabetes people and thanks for the recipie

    Reply
    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      August 15, 2019 at 7:45 am

      You’re welcome, Krishna!

      Reply
  4. Lauren Malone says

    July 1, 2019 at 12:28 pm

    This looks delicious! Just pinned it so I won’t forget to make it soon! Happy Monday!

    Reply
    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      July 2, 2019 at 8:13 am

      Thanks, Lauren! Hope you enjoy the agua fresca!

      Reply

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