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5-Minute Watermelon Frappe

This is a perfect snack for a hot summer afternoon.

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 4 cups cold watermelon chunks 8 mint leaves

Directions:

1. Run the blender at medium speed and drop chunks of watermelon through the feed hole one at a time until they are well integrated.
2. Add the mint and run the blender at medium speed for 1 minute until the watermelon has liquefied.
3. Strain into a bowl with a pouring lip.
4. Pour into goblets, garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy!

   Serves 2

Healthy Cooking Tips:

Selecting juicy red watermelon will make the drink more flavorful. This is best served icy cold. If the watermelon has been chilled first, it may not be necessary to chill it again. Serve it in chilled glasses to make a special presentation.

This recipe uses watermelon with seeds. You may remove the seeds if you prefer.

Nutritional Profile

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5 Minute Watermelon Frappe 1.00 serving 304.00 grams 97.28 calories Nutrient Amount %DV Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating vitamin C 29.18 mg 48.6 9.0 excellent vitamin A 1112.64 IU 22.3 4.1 very good vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.44 mg 22.0 4.1 very good vitamin B1 (thiamin) 0.24 mg 16.0 3.0 good potassium 352.64 mg 10.1 1.9 good magnesium 33.44 mg 8.4 1.5 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10% very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5% good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for 5-Minute Watermelon Frappe

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