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Baobab Melon Smoothie<\/p><\/div>\n

Summer time is “melon” time \u2013 delicious fruit aplenty. Especially on hot days it tastes wonderful in fruity salads, lemonades or simply cut in quarters and eaten directly. But often a watermelon is too big to be eaten at once. So what to do with the leftovers? There is a very tasty answer to that: Baobab Melon Smoothie!<\/p>\n

Watermelon – what is in it? As the name says, a lot of water – the fruit contains more than 90% thereof, and has virtually no calories. Its pulp contains iron and vitamins A and C.<\/p>\n

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Baobab Fruit Powder and Melon Pieces<\/p><\/div>\n

The Baobab fruit powder adds a slightly sour lemony note to the healthy combination. Good to know that baobab powder \u2013 along with other valuable ingredients \u2013 contains iron and lots of vitamin C. The latter helps the human body to absorb iron better.<\/p>\n

Mixing watermelon with baobab powder results in a refreshing lemonade. It has to be mixed thoroughly because the powder is very fine. Adding soy milk makes more of a “milkshake”. Those who like it creamier add delicious banana or soy yoghurt and get a fabulous Baobab Melon Smoothie.<\/p>\n

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Baobab Melon Smoothie<\/p><\/div>\n

It is difficult to identify a ripe watermelon by just looking at the outside. Nevertheless, there is a little trick that helps: Take a fruit into your hand and knock on the outside. If you hear a muffled sonorous sound, the melon is ripe. If the fruit sounds rather hollow and metallic it is not yet ready for consumption. The flesh inside should be evenly colored juicy red or pink.<\/p>\n

Ingredients “milkshake” – for the “light” version:<\/strong><\/h2>\n