Easy Watermelon Smoothie Recipe for Refreshing Summer Hydration
Make this simple, light, and hydrating watermelon smoothie. It is perfect for a quick breakfast or a cool-down drink on a hot day, ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh, cubed watermelon (chilled or frozen for best texture)
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries (optional, for flavor variation)
- 1/2 medium banana (frozen, optional, for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup water or unsweetened almond milk (adjust for desired thickness)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Place the cubed watermelon, frozen strawberries (if using), banana (if using), lime juice, and liquid into your blender.
- Secure the lid and start blending on a low speed, gradually increasing to high speed.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Taste the smoothie. If you prefer it sweeter, add the optional honey or maple syrup and blend briefly to combine.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more water or milk. If it is too thin, add a few more pieces of frozen fruit or ice cubes and blend again.
- Pour the refreshing summer drink immediately into glasses and serve.
Notes
- For the creamiest smoothie texture, use frozen watermelon chunks instead of fresh.
- This recipe is naturally low calorie and fits well into weight loss smoothie plans.
- To make this a vegan watermelon smoothie, ensure you use maple syrup instead of honey, if sweetening.
- This recipe is a simple 4 ingredient smoothie if you omit the optional strawberries and sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0