Watermelon Smoothie Recipe
Watermelon smoothie is a cold, refreshing drink made with juicy watermelon, creamy yogurt, and bright lime juice. It blends together in minutes for an easy fruity drink that is especially refreshing on warm days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: About 7 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups, 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
- 1/2 cup plain or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 4–6 fresh mint leaves, optional
- Pinch of salt, optional
- Fresh watermelon or mint for serving, optional
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove any visible seeds.
- For an especially cold and thick smoothie, thoroughly chill the watermelon or freeze some of the cubes beforehand.
- Place the watermelon, yogurt, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and optional mint in a blender.
- Blend until the watermelon mixture is completely smooth.
- Add the ice and blend again until the smoothie is cold and slightly frothy.
- Taste and add additional lime juice or sweetener if needed.
- If the smoothie is too thick, blend in a small amount of cold water or coconut water. If it is too thin, add more frozen watermelon and blend again.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with fresh watermelon or mint if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Very ripe watermelon may be sweet enough that no additional honey or maple syrup is needed.
- For watermelon strawberry smoothie, add about 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries.
- For watermelon banana smoothie, add half of a frozen banana for a thicker and creamier texture.
- For watermelon mint smoothie, omit the yogurt and blend the watermelon with fresh mint, lime juice, and ice.
- For watermelon coconut smoothie, use coconut yogurt and add a splash of coconut water.
- For an extra-creamy smoothie, use thick Greek yogurt and frozen watermelon and reduce or omit the ice.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut, almond, soy, or another plant-based yogurt.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. If the smoothie separates while sitting, stir or shake it thoroughly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Leftover smoothie can be frozen in ice cube trays and blended later with fresh watermelon or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
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