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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.
This is one refreshing drink! I wonder what it would taste like with a spark of rum. I’m going to fine out on my next just chill day with the ladies
I can’t think of any more apt description other than refreshing. This had a perfect blend of sweet and tart from the cherries and lime and just sweet from the strawberries and watermelon. It was a perfect pick-me-up afternoon snack for summer camp pick up.
I really enjoyed this smoothie. I usually split half with my husband. This time I drank it all
Extremely refreshing! I felt well hydrated after enjoying this delicious smoothie.
Very refreshing, but not what I’d make often for myself. I thought it was too sweet.
Fantastic. My husband says best smoothie he has ever had. Plan to make again and freeze for shaved ice.
This is a great way to use up my overripe watermelon. I made several batches with slight variations. As it is written is very good. I like to go light on the lime; with just enough to add a touch of acid. I also went heavy on the lime with one and got into the margarita territory. That was okay. I tried some with vanilla whey protein added, and others with no added protein. I prefer the icy fruit drink without any protein powder. But really, if you are like me and not too worried about sugar, it’s hard to beat any sort of fruit smoothie.
Delicious and refreshing.
This would be a great smoothie on a hot day!
Fantastic! Perfectly balanced; I loved it. This will be a regular in my house.
Loved the recipe!! Very refreshing.
Yummy! Sweet change with only fruit, so enjoyed as an evening treat. Might have been a little low on flavour because I used all frozen watermelon and berries, so had to add water to be able to blend. However, I still really liked how refreshing this tasted! Would add spinach another time to have for breakfast.
I knew this one would be good. Refreshing and thirst quenching. I didn’t have frozen cherries but I did have fresh. No lime but I had packet of True Lime. Cherries, watermelon and strawberries oh my. Added ice to thicken it up and threw in some chia seeds. I usually add my vanilla protein powder but held off so it wouldn’t tweak the flavor too much. I will make this one again.
This smoothing was delicious in 93 degree weather. I love the twist of the lime in it. I definitely will make this one again.
Love the combination of flavors in this recipe. Very refreshing!
This recipe is very refreshing. I love it.
Refreshing