Description
A refreshing and healthy watermelon smoothie that’s perfect for hot summer days. Made with seedless watermelon, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, and a touch of lime juice, this creamy drink is quick to prepare and packed with natural sweetness and hydration.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
- 1 frozen banana
Dairy & Alternatives
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
Liquids & Flavorings
- ½ cup coconut water or regular water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Others
- A few ice cubes (optional, for extra chill)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cube and chill the seedless watermelon, peel and freeze the banana beforehand to ensure your smoothie is naturally cold and creamy.
- Combine in Blender: Place the chilled watermelon, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, coconut water, lime juice, and honey or maple syrup (if using) into your blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring no chunks remain for a perfectly textured smoothie.
- Add Ice if Desired: For a thicker or colder smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend again until fully incorporated and chilled.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if preferred to suit your taste.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy right away for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Freeze the watermelon cubes in advance for an extra refreshing smoothie.
- Add fresh mint or basil for a herbal flavor twist.
- Swap Greek yogurt with extra frozen banana to make the smoothie dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
