If you want to have a break on a sunny afternoon, the watermelon smoothie can be an overwhelming choice, it can cut the heat of summer and offer you sufficient water, and vitamins.
How to Make a Watermelon Smoothie
Due to the fact that watermelon is almost 92% water, making a smoothie out of it can be challenging without a recipe. This implies that watermelon juice will result if you throw some watermelon cubes into a blender.
The trick to making a luxuriously thick watermelon smoothie is to freeze the watermelon cubes first. From there, additional ingredients can change the texture in various ways.
- It reminded me of the cream slushies we used to get at the drive-in when the creamy yogurt was combined with frozen watermelon and strawberries. (Sonic anyone?)
- In this recipe, I prefer vanilla yogurt over plain yogurt because the vanilla adds crucial flavor and sweetness.
Add a fresh or frozen banana as an additional option to the smoothie to make it creamy and sweet. Banana and watermelon are a good combination. Please be aware that adding banana will enhance the flavor of the dish.
What Fruit Goes Well with Watermelon
- Strawberries, bananas, and tropical fruits like mango and pineapple pair well with watermelon among other fruits.
- The more frozen fruit you add, the thicker the smoothie will be.
Strawberry is the fruit I like to eat with watermelon the most. Because the strawberry’s flavor is complimentary and not overpowering, it allows the pure flavor of the watermelon to shine more than any other fruit pairing.
Adding Liquid
Since both the watermelon and the strawberries are frozen, you’ll need to add some liquid to help the smoothie blend. Here are a few options:
- Regular Milk or Almond Milk. Make use of what is available. It might sound strange, but you can eat watermelon and milk together in a smoothie. I’ve used both to make the recipe and have enjoyed the results both times.
- Coconut Water. for the best possible rehydration.
Water. For smoothies, plain old water is just fine.
Bonus Smoothie Additions
Spruce up your watermelon yogurt smoothie with any of the below:
- Sweetener. Without a little more sweetness, smoothies made with watermelon and strawberries can be unappealing. I discovered that ½ tablespoon of honey was ideal for my palate, the ripeness of my melon, and the sweetness of my vanilla yogurt. You could also use agave. The last option I’d consider is pure maple syrup, whose flavor is too potent for the delicate melon.
- Mint. SO REFRESHING. Making this watermelon mint smoothie takes the recipe from “I’m at a beach and loving life” to “I’m staying at a beach resort and won’t be leaving.”
- Basil. More herbaceous, it’s another refreshing option.
- Lime. Lime and mint go well together in a watermelon mojito smoothie.
Recipe Steps
Making a watermelon smoothie only takes two minutes once your melon has been frozen!
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Sweetness can be adjusted as needed.
Pour into glasses and SAVE FOR LATER!
Watermelon Smoothie Health Benefits
This easy smoothie recipe offers more than just good sips. Here are a few watermelon smoothie benefits:
- Because of the high water content in watermelon, this smoothie is exceptionally hydrating.
- Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and a variety of antioxidants are all present in abundance in watermelon.
The addition of strawberries to this smoothie also adds a ton of antioxidants and fiber.
Watermelon Smoothie Storage Tips
- To Store. Smoothies can be kept for up to a day in the refrigerator. Storing them in an airtight jar is the best way to ensure they stay fresh.
- To Freeze. Pour smoothies into airtight, freezer-safe jars or containers, and freeze for up to three months. The night before serving, let the food thaw in the fridge.
