For Professionals

Watermelon Cooler

Prep time: 10 min

This terrific hydrating drink was developed by a pilates and yoga instructor for her clients. It’s designed to maintain electrolyte balance on hot days when sweat can deplete you of salt and you feel wilted and sluggish.

Makes

3 servings

Serving size

8-ounces glass

Ingredients

1 grapefruit, small

2 cups watermelon, cubed

8 ice cubes

1½ cups water

pinch of sea salt

1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Peel the grapefruit and maintain the white membrane. Separate into segments.
  2. Process all the ingredients, except the honey, in the blender.
  3. Add honey and process for another 15 seconds. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Cooking Tip

Buy whole watermelon and cut up and store in a sealed container refrigerated. The fruit will remain crunchy for 3-4 days, and you can alternate from snacking plain, adding to summer salads and making this delicious cooler!

Recipe contributed by FamilyCook Productions

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 3 servings  Serving size: 8-ounces glass

Calories

59

Fat

<1 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Carbohydrates

15 g

Sugar

13 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

53 mg

Calcium

14 mg

Phosphorus

14 mg

Potassium

181 mg