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What better way to hydrate this season then with a watermelon smoothie. Once you learn how to cut melon, you’ll be digging into all the summer smoothies like this cantaloupe smoothie or this honeydew smoothie.
Want a refreshing, vitamin-packed smoothie that doubles as a kid-pleasing snack? This watermelon smoothie is a cool and sweet thirst quencher that you’ll be sipping on all season long. Packed with watermelon, cherries and strawberries, this quintessential summer smoothie is quick and easy to make and perfect for freezing as popsicles.
With just four simple ingredients, you’re on your way to an invigorating, naturally-sweetened, healthy summer treat.
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5 Watermelon Smoothie Tips
- Since watermelon is over 90% water by weight, you don’t need to add any extra liquid or ice to this smoothie.
- Use seedless watermelon for this recipe. No need to spend all day picking out watermelon seeds!
- Using frozen cherries and frozen strawberries rather than fresh ones yields a cool and frosty drink. If using fresh, add ice cubes to the blender.
- Serve this smoothie immediately after making it. The longer it sits, the more the watermelon separates from the other ingredients.
- Want popsicles? Freeze the smoothie in freezer pop molds to make homemade popsicles for the kids.
Health Benefits of a Summer Smoothie
Summer is overflowing with nutrient-dense produce. Take advantage of these ruby red, antioxidant-rich ingredients!
Watermelon
Watermelon has high water content, so it’s the perfect fruit for hydration. All that water doesn’t mean it’s lacking in powerful antioxidants. Watermelon actually has about 40% more lycopene than raw tomatoes. Lycopene can help curb your risk of cancer and heart disease as well as offers some protective effects against damaging UV rays.
Strawberries
Strawberries add filling fiber to this watermelon smoothie as well as vitamin C and other beneficial antioxidants. Blood sugar regulation, reducing heart disease risk and boosting immunity are just some of the health benefits of adding strawberries to your diet.
Cherries
Cherries are also high in fiber and loaded with antioxidants. These powerful antioxidants may protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes as well as Alzheimer’s. Anti-inflammatory compounds in cherries may help reduce muscle pain and damage.
Watermelon Smoothie FAQs
My watermelon smoothie blends cherries, watermelon, strawberries and lime. It’s super refreshing and antioxidant-loaded!
Yes! When using any kind of melon in a smoothie, I cut back on the amount of liquid. Watermelon contains enough water on its own that you don’t need any more liquid. Also, don’t forget to remove the seeds!
Watermelon acts as both the liquid and fruit in a smoothie. If you freeze the watermelon, be sure to add extra liquid to help it blend well.
More Summer Beverage Recipes
If you loved sipping my watermelon smoothie then check out these other excellent fruit smoothie options to cool down on a hot day:
- Spinach Banana Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Pineapple Green Smoothie
- Orange Julius Smoothie
- Tropical Smoothie
- Cherry Beet Smoothie
- Summer Melon Smoothie
- Mango Green Smoothie
- Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie
- Pineapple Smoothie
- Blackberry Smoothie
- Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
- Peach Probiotic Smoothie
Summer is the perfect time to stock up on fresh produce. You can freeze it to use to enjoy summer smoothies all winter long, or freeze smoothie packs to enjoy as well.
Will you rate + review this recipe once you’ve tried it? I so value your feedback!
Summer Watermelon Smoothie
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cherries frozen
- 2 cups watermelon chopped
- ¼ cup strawberries frozen
- ½ lime peeled
- 1 tbsp chia seeds optional
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Add watermelon, strawberries, cherries and lime juice to the blender.
- Blend on high speed until nice and smooth.
- Pour into cups and sprinkle with chia seeds on top.
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Notes
- Use seedless watermelon if you don’t have time to pick out the seeds before blending.
- If using frozen watermelon, thaw ahead of time or add 1/2 cup liquid to help it blend well.
- To lower the natural sugar, swap the cherries out for blueberries or raspberries, or add in a plant based protein powder to help your body process the natural sugar.
It as advertised; it’s really delicious and refreshing. It is just right for a summer day. I will definitely make it again.
Added protein powder. Enjoyed and will make again.
Delish! Super refreshing. I added chia seeds…
I struggled with this one, I had trouble blending it with my non powerful blender as I froze the watermelon with the cherries and strawberries. I defrosted the frozen fruit an hour to blend. At first it reminded me of a margarita slushie? With the watermelon slight taste snd lime in the background but when I added chia seeds snd protein powder I could not taste the lime, it was a creamy slightly vanilla slight watermelon taste.
I struggled with this one, I had trouble blending it with my non powerful blender as I froze the watermelon with the cherries and strawberries. I defrosted the frozen fruit an hour to blend. At first it reminded me of a margarita slushie? With the watermelon slight taste snd lime in the background but when I added chia seeds snd protein powder I could not taste the lime, it was a creamy slightly vanilla slight watermelon taste. The flavour was quite mild, I thought it would have been more flavourful
Sorry you struggled with this one, Cristina. If your fruit is ever too frozen, you can add a little bit of water, although with this one you’d have to be careful so that it doesn’t get too watery since the watermelon liquifies, too. Way to go for overcoming the obstacles and following through on day 2!! It sounds like it ended up being delicious! Margarita slushie doesn’t sound too bad 😉
We tried today’s smoothie challenge. It is a little bland. I was hoping with the selection of fruit that more of the flavors would come through. I followed the suggestion and added some chia seeds and one scoop of plant based protein powder. We thought that it was good, but felt that it would be better if more of the fruit flavors came through. Thank you.
I love anything watermelon! Super refreshing
Refreshing and light! I do not love cherries, so I doubled the strawberries…still yummy! Perfect smoothie for summer! This one is a keeper for me!
I usually stay away from sweeter smoothies, but this was delicious. The bit of lime balanced out the sweetness.
Absolutely love this recipe! So refreshing. I did swap hemp hearts for chia seeds and threw in a few blackberries that were reaching their prime. Very yummy!
This smoothie is so yummy! It is very refreshing! I think it is going to be one of my favorites.
Watermelon is the one fruit I just can’t eat, so I swapped it out for cantaloupe. Loved the cherries & strawberries, and kept the strawberry tops as well as added some spinach.
Cantaloupe is a perfect substitute for watermelon! Great choice, Erin!
I made it as a few small popsicles and put them in my freezer to get to take them on the go. I also used them at home for a pick-me-up and an encouragement to vacuum and do a workout video on a super-hot day! Soo good and hit the spot, right where I needed it!
Hi April! That’s awesome that your Summer Watermelon Popsicles help motivate you to get your workout in! You rawk!
Although I’m not a huge fan of watermelon, it actually tasted pretty good. I’d definitely blend it again.
This smoothie was absolutely delicious. I actually doubled it and drank the entire smoothie for lunch. Will be enjoying this one all summer. I love watermelon, cherries and limes or lemons in my smoothies.
I really enjoyed the taste of this smoothie. I did add collagen powder, but maybe should have also added an additional protein powder, since is was a meal replacement for me. Will definitely make again!
Absolutely loved how refreshing this smoothie was. It felt very spa like to me. I replaced the lime wit lemon do to an allergy and it was still very delicious.
Loved this recipe with the added lime. I subbed wild blueberries for cherries (can’t have cherries) and it was great.
Unfortunately I’m allergic to watermelon – but it looks delicious!
I threw in a cutie instead.