BACK TO RESULTS \\ Diet & Nutrition Recipes Watermelon Summer Cooler

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 cup seedless watermelon cubes
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 small watermelon wedges for garnish

Preparation

  1. Place all ingredients except garnish wedges in a blender and blend for 30 seconds.
  2. Pour into 2 small glasses, garnish with wedges and enjoy!

Helpful hints

  • Watermelons vary in sweetness. Adjust by adding more sweetener if needed.
  • For fluid restricted diets, enjoy a serving of Watermelon Summer Cooler now and freeze one serving for later. Remove from freezer 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • If sugar substitute is used instead of sugar, the carbohydrate is reduced to 6 grams and 26 calories per 6 ounce serving.

Submitted by:

DaVita dietitian MaryAnn from North Carolina.

Nutrients per serving

Calories

52

Protein

0

g

Carbohydrates

13

g

Fat

0

g

Cholesterol

0

mg

Sodium

1

mg

Potassium

96

mg

Phosphorus

9

mg

Calcium

6

mg

Fiber

0.3

g

Added Sugar

g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

1 fruit, low potassium

Carbohydrate choices

1

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