Gingered Melon Hempade (Serves 2)
Prep Time: 5 mins
Blend Time: 2 mins
Total Time: 7 mins
Why You’ll Love This Drink:
✅ Natural electrolyte balance (melon + cucumber)
✅ Ginger + cinnamon boost digestion
✅ Hempseed oil adds anti-inflammatory fats
✅ No juicer required (blender-friendly)
Ingredients:
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¾ cup honeydew melon (cubed)
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1 large cucumber (peeled if not organic)
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1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
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½ pinch cinnamon
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1 cup ice cubes
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1 tbsp hempseed oil
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Optional add-ins:
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½ lime (juiced) for tang
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5 mint leaves for freshness
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Pinch of sea salt for electrolytes
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Juice the Produce
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Blend melon + cucumber until liquefied (1 min).
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Strain through nut milk bag (or skip for fiber).
2. Infuse Flavors
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Return juice to blender with ginger, cinnamon, and ice.
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Blend until frothy (30 sec).
3. Emulsify Hemp Oil
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With blender on low speed, slowly drizzle in hempseed oil.
4. Serve Chilled
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Pour over ice; garnish with:
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Melon balls
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Cucumber ribbon
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Hemp seed sprinkle
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Pro Tips:
🔹 Sweetness hack: Use very ripe melon (no need for sweetener).
🔹 Creamier version: Add ¼ avocado.
🔹 Make ahead: Keeps 24 hours refrigerated (shake well).
Health Benefits:
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Cucumber: Silica for skin + hydration
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Melon: Potassium to prevent cramps
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Hemp oil: Omega-3s reduce inflammation
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Ginger: Settles stomachs naturally
When to Enjoy:
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Morning cleanse: On an empty stomach
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Post-yoga: With a hemp protein snack
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Mocktail hour: Top with sparkling water
Serving Suggestions:
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Spa day: Serve in chilled glasses with eucalyptus garnish
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Brunch: Pair with hemp seed toast
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Picnic: Pack in thermos with lemon wedges
"Like drinking from a garden fountain—this hempade turns hydration into a celebration." 🌿💦
