Smoothie (Licuado or batido in Latinoamerica countries)

When I was little, my mom used to prepare for us delicious smoothies. On one hand because they were healthy, and on the other hand “soft drinks” were very expensive.  I remember I did not drink a Coke until I was 10 years old, and was at my aunt’s home.

Skill Level: Easy

Serving Amount: ~4-6 cups

Time to Prepare: 00:15

 

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 whole Watermelon/Melon/Papaya (medium or big)
• 2 cups of water
• 1 cup of ice cubes

Tools

• 1 electric blender
• 4-6 cups

Steps to prepare the drink

1. Cut the fruit in slices.
2. Peel each slice.
3. Cut them in pieces of 4 inches.
4. Put them in the blender.
5. Turn on the blender and blend the fruit.
6. Add slowly  the ice cubes.
7. Add the water.

 

Notes

• You can use any other fruit such mango, pineapple, etc.
• When I do the pineapple smoothie I add couple of mint leaves.