Watermelon Whip

A refreshing dairy free smoothie that is perfect for a hot day. Naturally sweet, hydrating, and packed with a daily dose of vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients:

2 cups watermelon, cubed and chilled

1 banana, frozen

1/2 cup coconut water (or almond milk for a creamier texture)

1/4 slice of peeled avocado

Juice of 1 lime

1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp hearts (optional, for added fiber)

A handful of fresh mint leaves

Ice cubes (optional, if you like it extra cold)

Instructions:

Prepare the ingredients: Make sure your watermelon is chilled and your banana is frozen. This helps create a cold, thick smoothie. YUM

Blend: In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, frozen banana, avocado, coconut water (or almond milk), lime juice, and chia seeds/ hemp hearts (if using). Add mint leaves if you want an extra refreshing flavor.

Add ice: If you prefer a thicker, colder smoothie, add a few ice cubes to the blender.

Blend until smooth: Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add a little more coconut water or almond milk to reach your desired consistency.

Serve: Pour the smoothie into chilled glasses and enjoy immediately. You can garnish with extra mint leaves or a slice of lime if desired.

Pickled Cucumber

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups of thinly sliced cucumbers
3 Tbsp. of salt
2 Tbsp. raw agave
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. of celery seeds or 2 Tbsp. of raw chopped dill
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)

TO PREPARE:

Whisk together apple cider vinegar, salt, and agave.
Add cucumber slices, onion and celery seeds or dill.
Toss and refrigerate for 45 minutes- a few hours.
Drain and enjoy.
You may keep this refrigerated in a jar up to 1 week.

Watermelon and Avocado Salad

Who doesn’t like Watermelon on a hot day (or night), and with cucumber, mint, and red onion. It’s the perfect Summer dish.

Ingredients

4 cups watermelon, cubed

2 avocados, diced

1 cucumber, sliced

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lime juice ( or lemon )

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, combine gently watermelon, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves.

Drizzle with olive oil and lime/ lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.

Toss gently and serve chilled.