Description
Refreshing watermelon smoothie delivers a cool Caribbean escape with minimal ingredients. Blended tropical fruits create a simple, delightful drink you can savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Greek yogurt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lime juice
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Chill glasses in the freezer for a refreshing presentation.
- Dice watermelon into uniform chunks to ensure smooth blending consistency.
- Add all ingredients into a high-powered blender, prioritizing cold components to maintain optimal temperature.
- Pulse initially to break down larger watermelon pieces, then blend continuously for 45-60 seconds until silky and uniform.
- Evaluate the smoothie’s sweetness and viscosity, incorporating additional honey or ice as needed to balance flavor profile.
- Transfer the vibrant pink mixture into pre-chilled glasses, creating an enticing visual appeal.
- Delicately garnish with fresh mint leaves, positioning them strategically for an elegant touch.
- Serve immediately to preserve the smoothie’s optimal temperature and frothy texture, ensuring maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill watermelon chunks beforehand for an extra frosty, refreshing smoothie texture that elevates the drink’s coolness.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt to make the recipe vegan and lactose-free.
- Use fresh, ripe watermelon for maximum natural sweetness, reducing the need for added honey and creating a more vibrant flavor profile.
- Customize the smoothie by adding a splash of coconut water or a handful of fresh mint leaves during blending for an enhanced tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg