Description
This Watermelon Smoothie combines juicy watermelon, creamy Greek yogurt, and sweet banana for a refreshing treat. Customize it with honey and lime juice, and garnish with mint leaves for a delightful finish. Perfect for hot days, it can also serve as a nutritious breakfast or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of fresh watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon of honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 cup of ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Select a ripe watermelon: Choose a watermelon that feels heavy for its size, has a smooth skin, and a yellow spot on the bottom.
- Cube the watermelon: Cut the watermelon in half, then into quarters, and cube it, removing any seeds.
- Slice the banana: Peel and slice the banana into rounds.
- Gather other ingredients: Measure out Greek yogurt, honey, ice cubes, and lime juice.
- Add ingredients to blender: In a blender, add the cubed watermelon, sliced banana, Greek yogurt, honey, ice cubes, and lime juice.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth. Add water or more lime juice if too thick.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more honey or lime juice if desired, then blend again briefly.
- Prepare your glasses: Chill serving glasses in the freezer if desired.
- Pour the smoothie: Pour the smoothie into prepared glasses.
- Garnish: Garnish with mint leaves and optional fruit slices.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the smoothie fresh while cold.
- Optional add-ins: Consider adding spinach or protein powder for extra nutrition.
- Storing leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, shaking before serving.
- Use frozen watermelon: For a thicker smoothie, freeze some watermelon cubes beforehand.
- Experiment with flavors: Add other fruits like strawberries or mango for variety.
- Nutritional boosts: Add chia seeds or flaxseeds for added nutrition.
- Make it a meal: This smoothie can serve as a breakfast or post-workout snack.
- Pairing suggestions: Enjoy with whole-grain toast topped with avocado or a handful of nuts.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness with honey based on your preference.
- For a thicker texture, use frozen watermelon cubes.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruits and add-ins for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes