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Fresh watermelon, bright strawberries and just a touch of ginger make this strawberry watermelon smoothie the perfect summer refreshment. Enjoy any time of day and bask in the flavors of summer.
Any kind of melon works well in a smoothie; they are super hydrating, and are quite large! Once you learn how to cut melon, you’ll have plenty of leftovers for the likes of a cantaloupe smoothie, the watermelon smoothie below or a honeydew smoothie.
Combine two of the best summer fruits to create a flavorful strawberry watermelon smoothie bursting with nutrients. The fresh ginger adds a pleasant warmth while also helping the digestive system.
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How to make a strawberry watermelon smoothie
I usually follow the 1.5+1+1 rule: 1.5 cups fruit + 1 cup leafy greens + 1 cup liquid for any smoothie I make. Yet watermelon is over 90% water, so when using this fruit in a smoothie, I cut back on the amount of water used. This way, I’ve still got a creamy smoothie in the end, instead of a juice.
If you’re working with a non high-powered blender, be sure to blend long enough to avoid strawberry seeds in your teeth along with leafy spinach chunks. Using the 2 blend method works well to really blend up the spinach, water, and watermelon before adding the remaining ingredients.
If you want to turn this smoothie into a meal, just add in a plant-based protein powder for extra protein as well as healthy fat. You’ll stay full longer and your body will turn that smoothie into long lasting energy to fuel you until lunchtime!
More Summer Smoothie Recipes
This smoothie is actually part of our summer 10-Day Smoothie Challenge. For 10 days we blend 1 smoothie per day as either a meal replacement or healthy snack. It helps to start the healthy habit of incorporating 1 green smoothie to your day, and is a super fun community-oriented event! Here are the other smoothies we’re blending:
- Creamy Blackberry Smoothie
- Spinach Orange Smoothie
- Summer Melon Smoothie
- Pineapple Mint Smoothie
- Tropical Kale Smoothie
- Coconut Peach Smoothie
- Kale Mango Smoothie
- Peach Probiotic Smoothie
Smoothie lovers + newbies from all over the world blend together as well as share tips and tricks to blending great smoothies every time. If you’re ready to blend, then join a challenge too!
Eating Seasonally
Eating fruit seasonally ensures you get the best price as well as the most nutrient dense produce. It also tastes the best when harvested in season, so that’s incentive enough for me!
Also know that if you choose to buy frozen fruit, it is picked at peak ripeness then flash frozen, retaining the most nutrients. I love using 1 frozen fruit for every smoothie, and frozen strawberries work great in this strawberry watermelon smoothie.
When to buy organic produce
If buying fresh fruits and veggies is new to you, then know that just starting is great! If you aren’t able to get organic, then no sweat. I can’t buy 100% organic produce for my family and that’s okay. Instead, I follow EWG’s guide on the top produce to buy organically.
Every year EWG puts out a ‘dirty dozen‘ list, or the list of fruits and vegetables that should be bought organically to avoid the highest amounts of pesticides. I use this list as my grocery guide and *hint* strawberries always make the list.
For this smoothie, look for organic spinach and strawberries. Your body will thank you!
FAQs
Slice a watermelon into cubes, then freeze on a parchment lined cookie sheet in 1 layer. Once frozen, toss in a freezer safe bag until ready to blend. Since watermelon is mostly water (and used as part of the liquid in this strawberry watermelon smoothie), you’ll need to add some extra water when blending.
The sky’s the limit when it comes to green smoothies! Okay, maybe not completely…. yet if you follow my 1.5-1-1 rule (1.5 cups fruit, 1 cup leafy greens, 1 cup liquid) rule of thumb, then you can combine a lot of great fruits and greens for smoothies.
Berries are my go-to combo with watermelon. Cherries, strawberries, blueberries as well as açaí and lime all work great with melon.
Don’t forget to rate + review this recipe once you try it. I can’t wait to hear how yours turns out!
Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup watermelon
- ¾ cup strawberries frozen
- 1 inch ginger root
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend spinach, water and watermelon together until all leafy chunks are gone.
- Add in strawberries and fresh ginger root. Blend again.
- Serve in a glass and enjoy the taste of summer.
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Notes
- You can find more watermelon smoothie recipes in our #1 smoothie app, Daily Blends.
- Use at least 1 frozen ingredient for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
- Swap spinach with the leafy greens of your choice.
- For more natural electrolytes, swap the water with unsweetened coconut water.
It was refreshing but I prefer my smoothies thicker.
My husband and I both found this smoothie thin and sharp (that’s the ginger, which my husband does not like
Nearly as much as I do).
Even though I made it with cantaloupe, which was listed in the 10-Day Challenge Guidebook as a substitute for watermelon, rather than watermelon, it was still delicious. The ginger really made it pop. I will definitely add it to my favorite smoothie recipes. I will also get a small, round watermelon to use in the next Challenge recipe that calls for watermelon, and use it to make this smoothie again.
I’ve never used watermelon in a smoothie before because I thought it would just taste water-ie, but this was delicious. It had great flavor.
I must have added too much ginger. It was way too sharp, despite me adding extra fruit. The color was a bit off putting as well.
This smoothie is refreshing… I love ginger had no problem at all. Yummy yummy! Thank you!
I think I would call this one watermelon zinger! I used half fresh strawberries and half frozen raspberries so something was frozen. It had a juice-like consistency and a great ginger zing! (I love ginger).
Easy on the ginger otherwise it’s good.
Unfortunately this one just didn’t do it for me. I like my green smoothies to have more substance to them. It wasn’t the ginger – I love the added boost. I think I’d just prefer to eat my watermelon.
The kick of ginger in this smoothie was a nice surprise. I’m so glad I opted for fresh watermelon instead of frozen. I think it makes a difference in the taste. I’ll definitely do this one again.
The ginger was too overpowering. I’d say use 1/8″ or 1/4″, not 1″. I had to add 1/2 a banana, some maple syrup and 4 ice cubes to make it drinkable. Otherwise, it was too spicy and overwhelming. It definitely warmed me up! But with so much ginger, I couldn’t taste the strawberries and watermelon, so maybe the name of this smoothie should be “ginger power”. 🙂
Aromatic and Refreshing
Just made this for the smoothie challenge. I honestly didn’t care for it- way too much ginger for me.
Day 2 of challenge! This smoothie is refreshing…I might have put a little too much ginger…but still yummy! Thank you!
Very refreshing. It was hot and humid when I had this and it really hit the spot. I added some mushroom protein powder and a few teaspoons of coconut oil. So yummy.
Was a little worried about the ginger but I was wrong. I use ginger in my food but never in a drink. Will definitely make again and again.
Refreshing taste of Summer! I used organic strawberries and a juicy ripe watermelon. Partially peeled the ginger. Liked the little tang from the ginger. I added some chia seeds. I would recommend using some frozen ingredients if you enjoy a cooler smoothie. I did use water because I prefer my smoothies to be on the thinner side.