Watermelon Bliss

PROTEIN SHAKE

• Picture this: It’s a scorching summer day, and you’re craving something cool, refreshing, and delicious. Enter the watermelon – nature’s answer to beating the heat and staying healthy!

Why watermelon should be your go-to summer snack:

 

• Hydration powerhouse: 91% water content
• Low in calories: Only 46 calories per cup
• Surprisingly low in sugar: 9.5 grams per cup (less than apples or blueberries!)
• Potential heart health benefits: Rich in L-citrulline and lycopene
 
Today’s Watermelon Bliss Smoothie recipe makes a perfect summer treat. It’s summer in a glass – a watermelon smoothie that’s sweet, creamy, packed with protein, and utterly irresistible.
 

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or water
  • 1 cup watermelon slices
  • ¼ cup frozen raspberries
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (for plant based, use coconut or soy-based)
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • Ice cubes (as desired)
  • Toppings: fresh watermelon slices, mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the almond milk (or water), fresh watermelon slices, frozen raspberries, vegan Greek yogurt, lime juice, and maple syrup (if using). Blend until smooth.
  2. Adjust Consistency: Add ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the mixture is chilled and the desired consistency is achieved.
  3. Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses.
  4. Garnish: Top with additional fresh watermelon slices and garnish with mint leaves.

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