Description
Make this simple and refreshing watermelon smoothie quickly. It uses five ingredients for a creamy, hydrating drink perfect for hot weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed, frozen watermelon
- 1 medium ripe banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup water or coconut water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Place the frozen watermelon, frozen banana, water or coconut water, and lime juice into your blender.
- Add the optional sweetener if you prefer a sweeter taste.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses immediately.
- Serve this refreshing drink right away.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, reduce the amount of liquid used.
- If you do not have frozen watermelon, use fresh watermelon and add 1 cup of ice cubes.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for the banana if you want a protein boost and are not avoiding dairy.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0