Roasted Pumpkin Seed Wellness Drink
Ingredients:
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups (500 ml) water
- 1 small cucumber, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- A few fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions:
- Rinse the pumpkin seeds thoroughly and soak them in water for 6–8 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the soaked seeds.
- Add the pumpkin seeds, cucumber, ginger, and 2 cups of fresh water to a blender.
- Blend on high speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth if desired.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and honey.
- Add mint leaves for extra freshness if preferred.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
- Store any remaining drink in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours.