How To Make Strawberry Watermelon Slushie
Sunny summer days are sometimes so hot that no amount of water can quench your thirst. Then you might need some other delicious cold drinks that cool you down and taste good too. Find out how to make a delicious strawberry watermelon slushie in this article!
How to make a strawberry watermelon slushie
Slushies are both refreshing and nutritious during the warmer seasons. They quench your thirst gradually or immediately, depending on the type of slushie you drink. On the other hand, they’re also the perfect way to get nutrients, especially if they’re made with fresh fruit.
To make this slushie, all you need to do is follow a few simple steps to take full advantage of both fruits. You can also drink it with your meals or in the evening to curb your sugar cravings.
In addition, the unique properties of this strawberry-watermelon slushie are directly related to the two fruits it contains. As you may know, watermelon is one of the best natural cleansing fruits out there. Plus, strawberries are antioxidants and packed with vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients for a strawberry-watermelon slushie
- 5 cups of watermelon (550 gr.)
- 2 cups strawberry ice cream (250 gr.)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (30 gr.)
- 1 pinch of salt (5 g)
- 7 mint leaves, for garnish (20 g)
- 1 cup shaved ice or ice cubes
Preparation of a strawberry-watermelon slushie
- Wash the watermelon first.
- Peel it, remove the seeds, cut the flesh into pieces and then grind it. It is best to use a food processor or electric mixer to do this.
- Once you have mixed the watermelon pieces, pour it into a pitcher. Then set it aside.
- Then put the ice cream in the same mixer or food processor. Before you grind this, add the olive oil, a pinch of salt and the 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Now add the strawberry ice cream and mix well. This will make your slushie thick.
- Finally, place the crushed watermelon in a glass and pour the ice cream mixture over it.
- Decorate each glass with a mint leaf. This gives it a touch of freshness.
Nutritional value of a strawberry-watermelon slushie
As you know, all fruits are somehow good for you. Discover the nutritional values of both strawberries and watermelon below.
strawberries
Strawberries are rich in important antioxidants. They also help keep your heart healthy. They consist of water (91%), carbohydrates (8%) and natural fibers (2%). A cup of strawberries contains up to 3 grams of dietary fiber, which has a cleansing effect.
Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the best purifying fruits along with pineapple and oranges. It consists of water (94.6%), carbohydrates (4.5%), fiber (0.5%) and protein (0.4%). In addition, this fruit is an excellent antioxidant, mainly due to the citrulline, lycopene and beta-carotene it contains.
