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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. The lime is a nice touch. I did not have frozen strawberries and used fresh instead…the result was a little to warm for me. I had to add ice to the smoothie. I like how easily it all blended together.
I love watermelon smoothies and juices!!! ….but the combination with the cherries and strawberries elevated this recipe to the next level…
Great flavor. I didn’t have frozen cherries, so I just added some tart cherry juice. After tasting it, I also added greens and flaxseed for extra nutrition!
So refreshing and delicious
This was like drinking summer. I wished it was hot enough where I live to enjoy it properly so I guess I have to wait till it warms up to try this one again. I loved the lime! It tasted like a healthy slushy.
This smoothie is delicious. My favorite. I swapped raspberries for cherries and added the juice of a full lime! So great. It’ll be on the menu throughout the summer!
I LOVE this smoothie! So refreshing with a tartness to make it interesting. I did add a teaspoon each of chia, flax, and hemp hearts
Such a refreshing smoothie! I dig the watermelon & mint combo
Very refreshing!
The Watermelon Summer smoothie is so good! I did a version with the Protein Boost and one without. Both were really good, but I see myself making this smoothie without the protein as a great afternoon snack!
I thought the half of lime was going to be overpowering, but it was perfect! Just the right sweet and sour to be refreshing! This would make a great brunch smoothie!
Yay!
Great smoothie! Very refreshing with the perfect amount of sweetness. Cannot wait to try this one as popsicles!
YUM! Fruity treat! Refreshing! Substituted blueberries for the cherries. The lime added a little zing. Definitely a smoothie children would enjoy!
Love the fruit combo. I had to use dragon fruit inplace of the Watermelon and it was fantastic.
Great swap, Denise!
Not a favorite. I think it was because of the watermelon. I will give it a try again when I have a better watermelon.
Delicious. Would like some veggies though not sure what would go with this, maybe cauliflower?
Perhaps, Sue! If you try it, let us know what you think! If I was going to add a veggie, I think I’d go with spinach for this one. Although, it would change the beautiful color.
Sue, I’ve had it with greens such as spinach or kale, but I could also def see cauliflower as well!