Mexican Watermelon Agua Fresca 1 Ww Point
Quench your thirst with this vibrant and refreshing Mexican Watermelon Agua Fresca, a low-calorie drink perfect for hot summer days and only 1 WW point per serving! This easy-to-make beverage combines the natural sweetness of juicy watermelon with a hint of tangy fresh lime juice, lightly sweetened with a sugar substitute for a guilt-free treat. Blended to silky smoothness and strained for a refined, pulp-free texture, this agua fresca is served over ice for maximum coolness. Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint leaves for an added pop of flavor and visual appeal. Ready in just 10 minutes, this hydrating recipe is ideal for a light snack, barbecue party, or relaxing by the pool.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon
- 2 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Sugar substitute (like Stevia or Monk Fruit)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 slices Lime slices (optional, for garnish)
- 4 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Remove the rind and seeds (if any) from the watermelon and cut it into cubes to measure 4 cups.
2. Add the watermelon cubes, water, fresh lime juice, and sugar substitute to a blender.
3. Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and completely combined.
4. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher and pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing down with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
5. Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the strained agua fresca and stir well.
6. Taste and adjust sweetness, adding a little more sugar substitute if desired.
7. Serve immediately in glasses filled with extra ice, and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 741 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
