Two Melon Shake

Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 cups roughly chopped seedless watermelon
1/2 cup cubed raw bitter melon (seeds and fibrous core removed)
1/2 cup coconut milk
4 ice cubes
Pinch of salt

Cooking Directions:

1. In a blender, on high speed, purée watermelon, bitter melon, coconut milk, ice cubes and salt until smooth. Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.

Tip: If you can't find bitter melon, substitute it with an equal amount of chopped cucumber. To sweeten, add a drizzle of honey.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): Calories: 120; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 22g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 2g; Sodium: 15mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board.