WATERMELON BASIL FRESCA
WATERMELON BASIL FRESCA (SUGARFREE, GF, DF, V)
an easy and refreshing summer drink!
From seed: We are using our own grown Basil for this drink making it extremely fresh and organic. Basil contains lots of antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory and rich in Vitamin K. It’s also a powerful body detoxifier. Basil is a really easy herb to grow from seed indoors at home. Watermelon is also rich in Vitamin A and C and is extremely hydrating.
FEATURING RT1home Herb Seeds: BASIL
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins
Servings: 3-4 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Equipment
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Vitamix or high-speed blender
Ingredients
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4 cup, diced Watermelon
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1/4 cup Water, Filtered
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2 tbsp Lime Juice, juice of 1 lime
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2 tbsp Basil
Instructions
- Cut watermelon into cubes (or buy already cubed to save time!)
- In high speed blender: Add 1/4 cup of filtered water, 3-4 cups of cubed Watermelon, a few leaves of basil, and juice of 1 lime.
- If consistency is too thick, add more water if needed
- Serve over ice and garnish with more basil and a slice of lime
Notes
Nutrition facts for one serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories: 52 kcal Carbs: 13.5 g. Fiber 0.7 g. Sugars: 10 g. Added Sugar 0 g. Fat: 0.25 g. Protein 1 g. Vitamin A 957 IU. Vitamin C 19.3 mg. Magnesium 18 mg. Potassium 202 mg. Sodium 2 mg.
About Natalie
Natalie Collier, MScN is a Holistic Nutritionist and recipe developer based in Austin, Texas specializing in weight loss and hormone balance. She shares healthy and simple gluten-free recipes on her website: https://nataliecollier.com/
Recipe created by Natalie Collier.
