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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.
Very refreshing! This is a perfect summertime smoothie. I just did the watermelon, cherries and strawberries. Forgot to put the lime in there, but did squeeze some lime juice on top and tried to mix it in so didn’t get a strong citrus taste.
I don’t think watermelon is as flavorful right now as it will be later in the season. Even so, I really enjoyed this drink. Refrigerating this drink actually improved both flavor and texture for me. I will look forward to making this all summer. It is refreshing and if made ahead it will be delightful to serve guests.
Loved it. Very refreshing.
Watermelon smoothie was a hit! I subbed pineapple for cherries and added a bit of ginger and it was Delicious!
Delicious! Watermelon and cherries are two of my favorite fruits, so I really enjoyed this one! I shouldn’t have froze the watermelon. I had to thaw a while and add extra water to fully blend. I thought we added water to the smoothie, not realizing the water came from the WATERMELON! Lol. I kinda liked the lime, it helped to cut some of the sweetness, but I think I would omit it in the future because as I got to the end it was a little too tart. I’ll definitely make this one again, such a refreshing, sweet treat!
I like it, it’s nice and refreshing with the combination of mixed fruit. Simple to blend and enjoy!
I really liked the combination of the watermelon and lime. It was perfect for a hot summer day. I couldn’t really taste the other flavors. It was too much of a juice for me as I prefer the texture and thickness of a smoothie.
Refreshing and delicious! Summer is finally here! Yummy!
Refreshing and delicious! Summer is finally here!
So delicious. I made a double batch so I can have popsicles too. Definitely a must have recipe for summer.
Fantastic summer drink!! And while I know this is healthy, it could be made into a great adult poolside beverage!
Very refreshing! Not real sweet. I would make this again.
Really liked this one! The tart cherry with watermelon combo was refreshing!
Yummmmmm !! I could drink this every day and be ok about it!! I enjoyed the light taste of the lime. It was very refreshing!!
I forgot to rate it… 5/5!!
Today here in Florida l, was a hot and humid day. This smoothie was so refreshing love it.
Nice and refreshing. Had a great flavor too!