Melon Mint Cucumber Hydration Recipe

Makes 6 servings
Per serving: 57 cal, 0g fat, 17g carbs, 2g fiber, 7 mg sodium.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups water
• 2 TBSP sugar
• 1 cup chopped mint leaves without stems
• 4 cups cubed watermelon
• ½ cup pure blueberry juice

Instructions: 

1. While stirring, bring 1.5 cups water and 2 TSBP sugar to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Add 1 cup clean, chopped mint leaves without stems.
3. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
4. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze 3 hours.
5. In a blender combine 4 cups cubed watermelon, ½ cup pure blueberry juice and mint-flavored cubes. Blend until smooth.

— Thanks to our dietitian Elizabeth for sharing this great warm weather recipe!