Today I have some more healthy summer recipes for you, similar to my Summer Quenching Drinks post! Both of these summer delights do not involve cooking, are fully raw and also suitable for vegans! My first recipe is a Watermelon Granita. My second recipe will be a Mango, Banana and Coconut Water Smoothie! Lets begin!
Recipe 1: Watermelon Granita
This recipe is a substitute for a Snow Cone or Slurpee
2 slices of water melon
Half a lemon
A handful of frozen blueberries
Serves 4-6
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Cut the required amount for each ingredient.
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Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces so it is easier to blend.
Place the fruit in a blender.
Blend until smooth
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Once you have blended the fruit, pour it into a plastic container and put on the lid. Freeze for 2 hours.
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After 2 hours, scrape your granita with a metal fork so it looks like the picture above. Put it back in the freezer for another 2 hours and repeat the process.
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Place your granita in a serving glass or bowl and garnish with fresh mint.
High in Vitamin C and A
Lemon has antibacterial properties
Low in GI
High in Minerals
High in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory
Low in calories
Recipe 2: Mango, Banana and Coconut Water Smoothie
1 cheek of a ripe mango
1 very ripe banana
3/4 of a cup of coconut water (I used the brand Coco Bella, but any 100% coconut water will do)
Serves 1
Collect your ingredients and measure out the coconut water.
Cut your mango into small pieces.
(I like cutting the mango this way so you get most out of the fruit. I have noticed that many people don't know how to cut mangoes this way, so here is a step by step guide on how to do so. For a full description visit my Instagram page @innerhealthandstyle).
Cut the banana into small slices.
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Place the three ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
Place the smoothie in a large glass. Serve cold.
Nutritional Benefits
High in Vitamin C, B6 & A
Contains 5 key electrolytes. (More then any sports drink!)
High in potassium, magnesium and fiber
Low GI
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