Breastfeeding Friendly Watermelon Mint Cubes
Staying hydrated and nourished while nursing can feel like a full-time job on top of, well, the actual full-time job of feeding a baby. This chilled watermelon dish is a genuinely refreshing way to get a big hit of water-rich fruit alongside bright citrus and a touch of natural sweetness from honey. The lime-honey dressing comes together in minutes, and a short rest in the fridge lets everything meld into something that tastes far more intentional than the effort involved. Fresh mint lifts the whole bowl and makes it feel like a treat rather than a snack you grabbed out of desperation. It's the kind of thing you can prep during nap time and have waiting for you when you need a cool, energizing pick-me-up. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so there's no second-guessing what you're putting into your body during this season of life.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, honey, and sea salt until the honey is fully dissolved.
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