Watermelon Lemonade
What says "summer" more than watermelon and lemonade? This recipe uses local honey instead of cane sugar, making it a healthier option for your whole family. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
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Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs watermelon* cubed
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup honey*
- 6 cups water
- herbs* mint, basil, thyme, etc
- 1 pint frozen berries* and/or ice
Instructions
- Add the watermelon, lemon juice, honey and 2 cups of water to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a large pitcher and add remaining water. Stir.
- Add more honey to taste. Add in a sprig of herbs if desired. When serving use frozen berries or frozen chunks of fruit to keep lemonade chilled without watering down the flavor!
Notes
Adapted from Whole Food Bellies
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 513IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
