Ultimate Easy & Refreshing Watermelon Smoothie
Make this simple, light, and hydrating watermelon smoothie. It is perfect for hot weather, offering a naturally sweet and refreshing drink 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: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh, cubed watermelon (chilled or frozen for thicker texture)
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup cold water or unsweetened almond milk (use less for a thicker blend)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 small frozen banana (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
- Place the cubed watermelon, frozen strawberries, cold water or almond milk, and lime juice into your blender.
- Add the frozen banana half, if you are using it for extra creaminess.
- Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform. Stop and scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Taste the smoothie. If you desire more tartness, add a small squeeze more of lime juice and blend briefly.
- Pour the watermelon smoothie immediately into glasses and serve cold.
Notes
- For a post-workout refreshment, add one scoop of your preferred vanilla or unflavored protein powder before blending.
- To make this a low-calorie fruit smoothie, skip the banana and use only water as the liquid base.
- If you prefer a sweeter taste without added sugar, use very ripe watermelon or add 1-2 pitted Medjool dates before blending.
- For a thicker, bowl-style consistency, use only frozen watermelon and reduce the liquid to 1/4 cup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg