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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.
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Why You’ll Love It
Summer is overflowing with nutrient-dense produce. Take advantage of these ruby red, antioxidant-rich ingredients!
- Ready in 5 minutes. Toss everything in the blender, hit blend, and you’re sipping a refreshing smoothie in less time than it takes to slice the fruit. You can also check out my recommended smoothie blenders for the creamiest results.
- Peak summer produce. Juicy watermelon, ripe strawberries, and sweet cherries shine when they’re in season, giving this smoothie bright flavor and natural sweetness without added sugar.
- Hydrating and refreshing. Watermelon’s high water content helps support hydration, while lime adds a crisp, citrusy finish that keeps each sip light and energizing.
- Packed with real benefits. Strawberries and cherries bring fiber and antioxidants for heart and immune support, while watermelon delivers lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to heart health and cellular protection.
Watermelon Smoothie Ingredients
- Watermelon (fresh, chopped). Choose a heavy melon with a creamy yellow field spot for the sweetest flavor. Seedless makes prep quicker, but either works. This is how I cut melon.
- Strawberries (fresh or frozen). Look for bright red berries with green tops and no white shoulders. If using fresh, freeze extras at peak ripeness for future smoothies, or portion them into frozen meal prep smoothie packs so they’re ready to blend anytime.
- Cherries (fresh or frozen). Deep red cherries are usually the sweetest and richest in antioxidants. If buying fresh, pit and freeze them on a sheet pan so they’re ready to blend.
- Lime (fresh, peeled). Pick a lime that feels heavy for its size and has a slight give when squeezed. This usually means it’s juicier and more flavorful.
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How to Make a Watermelon Smoothie
- Add ingredients to the blender. Place the chopped watermelon, frozen strawberries, frozen cherries, peeled lime, plant-based protein powder (if using), and chia seeds into a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth. Blend on high until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy. Add a splash of water if needed to help it blend.
- Serve and enjoy. Pour into glasses and sprinkle extra chia seeds on top, if desired. Sip right away for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Want perfectly smooth results every time? Check out how to make a smoothie for simple blending tips before you start.
Recipe 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.
More Watermelon Smoothie Recipes
If you loved sipping my watermelon smoothie, then check out my favorite fruit smoothies and recipes with watermelon to cool down on a hot day:
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Watermelon Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cup watermelon chopped
- ¼ cup strawberries frozen
- ¼ cup cherries frozen
- ½ lime peeled
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds 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 homemade protein powder to help your body process the natural sugar.
- Feel free to add any of these low sugar fruits to change up the flavor and make it your own.
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!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.
Looks yummy! Should I use half of a peeled lime or just the juice of half a lime? This is listed differently in the ingredients list and in the directions. Thank you!
It’s really up to you Brenda. I personally just cut a lime in half, peel it and toss it in the blender. This gets a little extra fiber— and I’m all about that fiber! Yet I also know people who cut it in half and just squeeze the juice in. Both we will get the delicious lime flavor paired with the watermelon nicely. You really can’t go wrong!
I need different recipes for the watermelon smoothies in the challenge. I really can’t stand watermelon. Thank you.
Hi Angela! We have a whole section of smoothie recipes on our blog, feel free to check them out and swap as needed!
I wanted a refreshing smoothie after dinner and this did the job. The fruit blended together to make a slightly sweet and tangy treat. I will definitely make this again!
Very refreshing!
Loved this smoothie!! One of my fav’s now.
used blueberries instead of cherries, okay, may try again
This smoothie was super yumny and refreshing! My watermelon wasn’t super sweet, so the smoothie wasn’t super sweet, but it was delicious nonetheless. I added the protein boost to make it a meal. I can’t wait to make it again.
by far this is my all time favorite. loved the fruit combo.
We loved this! I am not a huge fan of watermelon, but this was delicious!
I didn’t have cherries so I simply left them out and found it to be light and refreshing… delicious! Pleasantly surprised!
Delicious! I love the lime and watermelon.
This was too watery. I expected a huge watermelon flavor and was pleasantly surprised that the watermelon was not overwhelming. I wouldn’t buy watermelon to add to a smoothie again, but if watermelon is in the frig I may add it to a smoothie again.
I’m glad you liked the flavor Kris. If you would like to try it again, I would recommend using less watermelon or adding more frozen fruit. It’s a fine balance between the two to get a great smoothie. We’ll get you there!
Refreshing!
Tangy and refreshing!
Loved loved loved it! Super tasty and refreshing!
I totally forgot to post the first two days. What could be better than watermelon strawberries and cherries. It was so good.. these smoothies are perfect for this time of year.
Loved this one! The right amount of sweet and tart. And very refreshing!
We really liked this watermelon smoothie! I added protein powder. Never tried to blend watermelon without added water before, so I learned something new.
We really liked this watermelon smoothie!
We all love it!