National Watermelon Promotion Board\u2019s website<\/a>. To be honest, the funny name of the recipe was the only reason it caught my eye. (Would the drink zap me? How would it zap me? Do I want to be zapped? More importantly, will it hurt?)<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be happy to know that no actual zapping occurs while making or drinking this beverage. I was actually a little disappointed by that, but oh well. The four-ingredient treat benefits from the use of a blender because all of the phytonutrients and antioxidants are retained (when using a juicer, most of those goodies are thrown away).<\/p>\n
WATERMELON ZAPPER<\/h3>\n
INGREDIENTS<\/b><\/p>\n
2 cups watermelon cubes
\n1\/3 large lemon, peeled
\n1 1 \/2 tablespoons peeled, fresh ginger
\n2 medium carrots (cut into rounds for the Vitamix only)<\/p>\n
INSTRUCTIONS<\/b><\/p>\n
In a blender, place watermelon first,then the remaining ingredients. Turn blender on low until watermelon is liquefied, then gradually increase speed. Blend for two minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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