Colorful, juicy watermelons are everywhere, this time of year. This juicy fruit is just perfect for hot summer days. I add it to anything that I can add it to; it is so refreshing and tasty. What is even better is that watermelons are sweet by nature, so you don’t have to add any extra sugar to it.
This version of healthy lemonade with a twist is a great substitute for soda and processed juice that kids load on all summer. It has a great color and a great taste that will attract any kid and any adult as well!
At the same time, you will be hydrating yourself and your kid with a healthy very beneficial drink instead of harming their teeth and health with soda and packed juices.
Make this delicious lemonade for your next backyard BBQ with friends or family. It’s an easy recipe that can be prepared in advance and placed in the fridge until serving time.
It’s a perfect healthy combination, lemons and watermelon: lemons are a great source of vitamin C. they are rich in folate, fiber and potassium. And for the watermelons, it is a great source of pure water and because of its high water content; watermelons are lower in calories than any other fruit. It has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, as well as lots of antioxidants and amino acids.
Make sure to choose a red sweet watermelon to enjoy this lemonade to the maximum.
For just a little fun, you can slip a little bit of vodka or tequila in it! I won’t tell anyone 😉 (as long as you’re over 18!)
Watermelonade (watermelon lemonade):
Serve 2
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of seedless watermelon, cubed
- 10 mint leaves (for even better more concentrated taste I used peppermint instead , I have a small plant in my garden)
- 1 medium fresh-squeezed lemon.
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Place all of the ingredients except the mint into the blender on high speed for 30-60 seconds, until smooth.*
- Gently put 2 slices of lemon and some mint leave in the bottom of each glass , top them with few ice cubes and pour in the lemonade.*
- Enjoy!
Nutritional information:
Serving Size: 1 glass • Calories: 95 • Fat: 1 g • Carbs: 25 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 2 g • Sugar: 19 g
Notes:
*you can filter the smoothie into a more clear juice if you don’t like to have those big fleshes of lemon and watermelon, but use a big colander to do that.
* You can store this drink up to 3 days in a close bottle or jar in the fridge.
* If you like your lemonade more sweet, you can go ahead and add 1 Tbsp. of honey or some artificial sweetener of your choice.