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Summer brings the loooooooong, hot days, but also the best fruit if you’re craving a melon smoothie. Melons are packed with natural sweetness and loaded with hydration, making them one of my favorites in fruit smoothies.
If you’re looking for a way to beat the heat in the kitchen, this smoothie is for you. Naturally sweet and endlessly hydrating, this smoothie is a staple in my refreshing summer drinks lineup.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- Spinach: Adds leafy green vegetables without overpowering the flavor. Freeze spinach so you always have some on hand.
- Watermelon: The hydrating, naturally sweet base of the smoothie.
- Strawberries: Bring brightness and antioxidant support.
- Blackberries: Add fiber and a deeper berry flavor.
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How to Pick a Ripe Melon
I’ve spent a lot of time at the market picking up watermelons to try and find the perfectly ripe one. Yet, I have no idea what I’m doing. I want to blend this melon smoothie ASAP! So I Googled ‘how to pick a watermelon’ and got some great tips from The Pioneer Woman:
- It should be heavy (small or large)
- There should be a side that’s more yellow, from it sitting on the ground
- Once you find the yellow spot, knock on it. If it sounds hollow, then you’ve got a winner!
- Take it home, cut it up, and blend this melon smoothie before anyone else gobbles up all the watermelon. You can also check out my guide on how to cut melon.
Ingredient Swaps
Watermelon is a unique fruit for smoothies, because it has two purposes:
- It’s the fruit
- It’s also your liquid. (I usually recommend blending one cup of liquid for most smoothie recipes, yet when it comes to melon smoothies, I lower the amount of actual liquid to compensate for the water inside the melon.)
This melon smoothie has NO liquid… and that’s on purpose. I want my smoothie to be drinkable, yet not juice. The 1 1/2 cups of fresh watermelon gives me all the water I need for this smoothie.
If you’re needing to swap out the watermelon, I suggest swapping for another fruit in the family: cantaloupe, honeydew or even zucchini. Swaps will change the taste, so you might need to add a banana or peaches to keep this melon smoothie sweet with any substitutions you make. For tips on blending and balancing flavors, check out my guide on how to make a smoothie.
More Melon Recipes
For more cold-blended options like this, browse my full collection of easy smoothie recipes or try these watermelon recipes below:
If you make this melon smoothie, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your feedback helps me and all the readers in this community. And if you’re interested in more plant-based recipes (and exclusive content), sign up for my weekly recipe newsletter.
Common Questions
Berries! Herbs! Leafy Greens! Oh… but for real. All of these are great additions to this summertime fruit. I like pairing it with berries because they add sweetness + tartness to the mix, all while keeping the natural sugar content low.
What’s your favorite melon? Just toss that into your blender with at least one frozen fruit to create a refreshing smoothie. You can blend watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe in smoothies and create something delicious. These work perfectly for making frozen meal prep smoothie packs too!
The biggest key is not adding too much liquid. Watermelon is already full of water, so try leaving out any extra liquid first, then add a bit of water if needed after your first blend. This melon smoothie should have plenty of liquid without adding any extra.
Summer Melon Smoothie
Jen HansardIngredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 ½ cup watermelon chilled
- ¼ cup strawberries frozen
- ¼ cup blackberries
Instructions
- Place the spinach and watermelon in a blender. Blend until no leafy chunks remain.
- Add the strawberries and blackberries. Blend until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Berry Swaps: Raspberries or blueberries can stand in for the blackberries.
- Make It Thicker: Chill the watermelon well, or freeze it in cubes ahead, for a colder, thicker smoothie.
- Greens Swap: Swap the spinach for any leafy greens you like.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The watermelon separates, so shake well before drinking.
Perfect summer recipe! Yum! 🙂
This one just wasn’t for me. I’m sure plenty of others love it . I don’t really love watermelon in smoothies even though the combination with berries sounds so great.
Flavor is nice, but this smoothie is less creamy with the high water content from the watermelon. Not my favorite as a meal replacement (with additions), but nice as a refreshing snack.