Description
This refreshing Watermelon Smoothie is a delightful blend of frozen watermelon, strawberries, and creamy coconut milk, balanced with a touch of honey and tangy lime juice. Perfect for a quick, healthy treat on a hot day, it combines natural sweetness with a creamy texture, making it both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 mini seedless watermelon, or 2 ½ cups frozen watermelon cubes
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
Dairy & Liquid
- 1 cup canned light coconut milk
- ½ cup plain whole milk or reduced-fat Greek yogurt
Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon Cubes: If using a whole seedless watermelon, cut it into quarters. Score the flesh with 1-inch parallel cuts in both directions to create cubes, then carefully slice between the rind and flesh to remove the cubes.
- Freeze Watermelon Cubes: Arrange the watermelon cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Freeze until solid, at least 3 hours or preferably overnight to ensure complete freezing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add 2 ½ cups of the frozen watermelon cubes, frozen strawberries, canned light coconut milk, Greek yogurt or whole milk, honey, and lime juice if you choose to include it.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute. Pause occasionally to stir with a spatula to help blend more evenly if needed.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into two glasses immediately to enjoy the freshest taste and chilled texture.
- Store Leftovers: Keep any leftover frozen watermelon cubes stored in freezer-safe bags for up to 2 months to use for future smoothies or recipes.
Notes
- You can substitute the frozen strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries for different flavor profiles.
- The lime juice adds a nice zing but is optional based on your taste preference.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and honey alternatives like agave syrup.
- Ensure watermelon cubes are well-frozen to achieve the best smoothie consistency.
- This recipe makes 2 servings and can be doubled for a larger batch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
