Tasty Ice Cream Drink With Strawberries And Watermelon
Sometimes the summer days are so hot that no amount of water makes the thirst quench. In this case, you may need other cold drinks that cool the feeling and also taste tasty. They are great drinks even after a sweaty workout. Learn how to make a fresh ice cream drink from strawberries and watermelon, which is guaranteed to be refreshing!
This makes a tasty ice cream drink made of strawberries and watermelon
Ice cream drinks are both refreshing and nutritious drinks for hot summer days or after a sweaty workout. They quench thirst either gradually or immediately (depending on what they contain). On the other hand, they are also a great way to get nutrients, especially if they are made naturally from fruit.
This ice cream drink made of strawberries and watermelon is made in a few simple steps. The drink can be enjoyed not only as a refreshment, but also with any meal or as a sweetener.
The nourishing properties of this ice cream drink come directly from the two fruits it contains. As you probably already know, watermelon is one of the best naturally cleansing fruits, while strawberries are an antioxidant-rich berry high in vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
- 560 g of watermelon
- 240 g of strawberries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- a pinch of salt
- 7 mint leaves (for decoration)
- 120 g of ice
Manufacturing
- Peel a watermelon, remove all seeds, chop the flesh and mash it. You should do this by using a food processor, blender or electric mixer.
- Once you have mashed the watermelon pieces, pour them into the jug and set aside.
- Put the ice in the same food processor or blender.
- Before crushing the ice, mix in the olive oil, a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of sugar.
- Add the strawberries and stir in the mixture.
- Dispense the mashed watermelon into glasses and pour over the ice-strawberry peel.
- Garnish each glass with mint leaves to give the drink more freshness.
What nutrients does this ice cream drink from strawberries and watermelon contain?
As you know, all fruits are useful in some way. Below you will find the nutritional value of strawberries and watermelons.
Strawberries
Strawberries are high in important antioxidants and also help keep the heart in shape.
They consist of water (91%), carbohydrates (8%) and dietary fiber (2%). A pair of decay strawberries contains up to 3 grams of cleansing fiber.
It is good to eat at least two strawberries a day.
Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the best cleansing fruits along with pineapple and oranges. It consists of water (94.6%), carbohydrates (4.5%), fiber (0.5%) and protein (0.4%). It is also an excellent antioxidant, mainly due to the citrulline, lycopene and beta-carotene it contains.
