Watermelon Pops + Smoothies
Summer refreshment.
(original recipe first published on HuffPost)
(original recipe first published on HuffPost)
Watermelon is the perfect choice for hydration - it contains vitamins A and C, and provides potent antioxidants such as lycopene (which gives this fruit its pinky-red hue) that doubles up on protecting you and your skin from those sunny rays.
Ingredients
1-2 cups watermelon, cubed
1 cup of coconut water
Juice of 1 lime
Handful of fresh herbs: lemon balm, basil, mint, etc.
Pinch of cayenne
Pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt
Preparation
Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Pour over ice and enjoy!
For watermelon pops, pour into popsicle molds and freeze until solid.