Recipe: Watermelon Coconut Protein Drink
Tender coconut is available in abundance in South Asia. It is one of the preferred fresh drinks on a sunny day or after a long walk. This refreshing drink recipe can provide long-lasting energy from added protein. Learn how you can make this drink without going overboard with the carbs. This quick and simple shake recipe contains only the natural sweetness of the tender coconut water and the watermelon with no added sweeteners such as jaggery, sugar, honey or agave.
This recipe of Watermelon Coconut Protein Drink is a great new addition to your post workout routine. It contains 1 cup of Watermelon Coconut Protein Drink has 1 oz. of protein and 1/2 cup of fruit. It’s also the equivalent of a serving of protein and fruit on the USDA’s MyPlate, which provides guidance on the appropriate amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and protein each person should consume to live a healthier, more balanced life.
Watermelon Coconut Protein Drink
Serving size: 1 Cup
Total Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups tender coconut water, unsweetened
- 1 cup watermelon, cut into cubes
- 5 cups ice cubes
- 1 scoop of grass-fed whey protein powder or 100% whey protein isolate
Cooking method:
- Place all above ingredients in a blender and blend well. Serve cold on a hot summer day or as an evening snack.
Nutritional Information
| Serving size: 1 Cup of Watermelon Coconut Protein Drink
Each serving provides: |
|
| Calories | 67 Kcal |
| Protein | 7g |
| Total Carb | 9g |
| Total Fat | 0.4g |
| Sodium | 66mg |
Other Resources:
MyPlate icons – https://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate-graphic-resources
Nutrient info – USDA database – https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list
Nutrient info – www.calorieking.com
Nutrient info – Patel Brothers – http://store.patelbros.com/
This South Asian series is brought to you by Advocate Health Care, created in collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim.
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Sri Sakthi Ramanathan, RD, LDN earned her bachelor’s degree from UIC in 2008 and completed her 1 year nutrition internship with the Advocate group of hospitals. She has been a dietitian for 10 years and enjoys making meal planning easier and applicable for her clients. She currently works part time at Advocate Heart institute for their South Asian Cardiovascular Center as their community dietitian. She is the nutrition expert when it comes to South Asian community health.
