After School Snack: Watermelon-Mint Smoothie
By Freshmade NYC
It’s hot out there in New York City so this week we are focusing on foods that hydrate! Did you know that watermelon is 92% water and strawberries are 91% water? Both also contain an impressive amount of vitamin C! Our Watermelon-Mint Smoothie combines both watermelon and strawberries, simply blended with a touch of mint! Delicious, hydrating and refreshing!
Make this for yourself and your kids this summer after a long day at the pool!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (215 g) watermelon, rind removed and cubed
- 6 strawberries, stem removed and quartered
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (or lime)
- 1-2 sprigs of fresh mint, stem removed
Directions
- Wash strawberries and mint.
- Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth about 45 – 60 seconds.
- Serve and enjoy.
Servings: 1
Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)
Calories: 120
Fat: 0.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 10 mg
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugars: 21 g
Protein: 3 g