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Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca

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Our 2 weeks of spring time in Texas is almost over and 6 months of summer is about to begin. Well it doesn’t really go on for 6 months but it sure feels like it. We’ve already hit temperatures in the 90s, and it’s only a matter of days before we hit the 100F mark!

Watermelon

Keeping yourself well hydrated is crucial, especially in the Texas summer months! Two of my go to beverages to stay cool during the summer months are a glass of chilled Rosé and Agua Fresca made from fresh summer fruits.

Watermelon juice ingredients

Homemade Watermelon Juice

Agua Fresca is a popular Mexican beverages, which is a blend of fresh fruit, water and lime juice. Watermelon is our absolute favorite summer fruit, so we usually resort to that but even honeydew or cantalope are fantastic options. Serve it as is for a delicious summer drink or spike it with some vodka to make a super refreshing watermelon martini, this drink is sure to make your hot summers super cool!!!

Watermelon Mint

Homemade Watermelon Juice recipe
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Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

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Yield 4 glasses

The perfect refreshing way to cool off during the hot summer months!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups peeled ripe watermelon, roughly diced
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 thin slices of lime
  • 12 mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Add the cubed watermelon and water to a blender, and puree until smooth. 
  2. Strain through a medium strainer into a large pitcher or bowl.
  3. Divide the mint leaves and lime slices into 4 glasses and muddle the ingredients together.
  4. Add 2 cubes of ice into each glass and pour in the Watermelon Agua Fresco.
  5. Stir and serve.     

Courses Beverages

Cuisine Mexican

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 glass

Amount Per Serving

Calories 49

% Daily Value

Sodium 2 mg

0%

Total Carbohydrates 13 g

4%

Sugars 10 g

Protein 1 g

2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie Recipe

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By now you probably have gathered how important clean, good tasting food is to me. I do believe that you have to be mindful of what you put in your body but at the same time it should also taste good. Taste should never be a compromise.

Breakfast Smoothie Recipe with Kale

While the name Green Smoothie may sound scary or unappetizing, believe me it actually tastes really good. This smoothie is one of my go-to breakfast items when I’m scrambling to get to work in the morning. I typically prep a whole week worth of the ingredients in individual ziplock bags and freeze them. All I have to do in morning is empty the bag in my blending jar, add some water and give it a few pulses.

Spinach Smoothie Recipe

Kale Smoothie Recipe
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Green Smoothie

Yield 10 oz

It's healthy, cleansing, tasty and the perfect power-packed start to your day!

Ingredients

  • Handful bunch of kale, thick stems removed
  • Handful bunch spinach, thick stems removed
  • A few sprigs of parsley or cilantro
  • 1 pear, peeled and deseeded
  • 3 inch long cucumber, peeled
  • 1/2 inch slice of fresh ginger
  • A pinch of rock salt or coarse sea salt
  • Honey (optional, if you want some added natural sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredient to your blender along with 1/2 cup of water.
  2. Blend until smooth.

Notes

Meal Prep Tip: Pack the ingredients in ziplock bags and freeze them in advance. So every time you need a quick breakfast or a healthy snack, all you have to do is blend until smooth!

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value

Sodium 61 mg

3%

Total Carbohydrates 28 g

9%

Sugars 15 g

Protein 4 g

8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.