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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Smoothie 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.
Summer Watermelon Smoothie
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- ¼ cup cherries (frozen)
- 2 cups watermelon (chopped)
- ¼ cup strawberries (frozen)
- ½ lime (peeled)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (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 ½ 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.
Angie Whitehouse
I really enjoyed this. The watermelon was an unexpected ingredient, and it tastes like summer! The only negative was I didn't remove the membrane from the lime and I dont have a great blender. I will use juice instead next time.
Christine Hill
This seemed more of a juice than a smoothie but it did taste ok. The lime caused it to be bitter. I added some squirts of key lime juice to it after blending in hopes of calming the bitterness down and increase the tartness.
Robin
Very refreshing but it was a dreary day in PA so I can't wait to try it on a sunny day. Kids loved it!
Kellie
Very refreshing - definitely one to keep on hand for the summer!!!
Cheryl
So so refreshing!
Melissa Collier
Not a big fan of watermelon but gave this smoothie a try anyways. Turned out to be so delicious and easy to make.
Stephanie
Really, Really good!!! Even my son liked it! That's amazing!
SK
I thought this was quite tasty but because I froze the watermelon I had to add a lot of water, which diluted the flavor. It would be good to note NOT to freeze the watermelon in advanced a la what you can do with most other smoothie recipes to help w prep.
Jasmine
I liked the freshness the lime gave the smoothie. Will definitely have this one again! Who doesn't like watermelon??
Wendy Pegues
What A Way To Start The Summer With Such A Delicious Smoothie, I Used A Seeded Melon Which Was So Sweet. I Added Chia Seeds And Hemp Hearts To Add Some Protein To My Smoothie. I Will Make This Again. 🙂
LaNae Kirkham
This is so good. My husband loves watermelon and so this will be a new family favorite.
Laura Jankowski
The cherries where expensive, but they made the smoothies. I put it in the fridge for a bit until the chia seed got soft. The whole time it was in there, all I could think about was how cool and refreshing it would be. I couldn't stay to wait any long and I went and enjoyed the heck out of the drink. That's another drink that goes in my smoothies file.
Cla
Wow.. another good one. Blends that I wouldn’t put together but I am glad I did. The lime was a little strong for me but still good. I have a new appreciation for line. Loving this challenge!!
Judy
Very refreshing and would be great on a hot summer day. Didn't have enough frozen watermelon so added a few more strawberries and cherries and some coconut water also blended the chia seeds in th smoothie. Thanks for the great recipe.
Drea
Very yummy!
Allison Schalck
I really like cherry-limeade - add watermelon and its even better!! This was delicious. It was a little challenging measuring out whole frozen strawberries, so I think I had a little bit less because I didn't quite pick up any strawberry flavor. This was a bit thin, but perhaps maybe those few extra strawberries will help that. Will definitely make this again and would LOVE it on a HOT day!
Simple Green Smoothies
Hi Allison! Strawberries are definitely not the star here. They blend in and provide some great background flavors, but if you'd like to have more of a strawberry flavor, you could swap the measurements with the watermelon. 🙂
Patricia Finley
I was absolutely surprised how wonderful it tastes! I'm not Really a watermelon fan never truly buy it but with this recipe I think the combination was fantastic. For half I put my protein powder in it which is flavored with vanilla and it just simply made it creamy but the flavor was still just as good as withou. I will definitely make this again and probably put it into some popsicle modes Thanks for the great idea!
Cheryl Smolarek
Very refreshing!
Leslie Geer
Excellent, excellent. Would want to drink this every day, exspecially when it's 90 degrees outside.
Judy
Very refreshing smoothie. Didn't have enough frozen watermelon so added a few more cherries and strawberries as well as coconut water and blended in the chia seeds. Thanks for a great recipe.
Patricia
I was absolutely surprised how wonderful it tastes! I'm not Really a watermelon fan never truly buy it but with this recipe I think the combination was fantastic. For half I put my protein powder in it which is flavored with vanilla and it just simply made it creamy but the flavor was still just as good as withou. I will definitely make this again and probably put it into some popsicle modes Thanks for the great idea!
Beth Richardson
This was really good. A lot of watermelon taste.
Leslie
Excellent, excellent. Would want to drink this every day, especially when it's 90 degrees outside - so refreshing!!!!
Gerald
I like the flavor even though I am not a fan of watermelon. I will add something like oats to thicken it up next time.
Vanessa Robinson
Umh, umh good!
Oliver
Great looking and sounding smoothie! I will be adding more lime given my preference for tartness and sweetness combined. I will try it out when we finally reach warmer weather in western Washington probably after July 4th.
Loretta
Watermelon simply delicious .
Brie
We weren't sure how we'd like this one, but we were pleasantly surprised to really enjoy it. I think I might add a whole lime next time. My 11 years drank the whole serving.
dyanne
Super easy and very refreshing.
Deirdre
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.
Merary
I love watermelon smoothies and juices!!! ….but the combination with the cherries and strawberries elevated this recipe to the next level…
Lisa F
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!
Margaret
So refreshing and delicious
Larissa
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.
Shelley Roy
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!
Kristen
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
Ogechi Nwaokelemeh
Such a refreshing smoothie! I dig the watermelon & mint combo
Paris
Very refreshing!
Kathy Bruder
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!
Joe
Yay!
Jessica Mansmann
Great smoothie! Very refreshing with the perfect amount of sweetness. Cannot wait to try this one as popsicles!
Suzanne E
YUM! Fruity treat! Refreshing! Substituted blueberries for the cherries. The lime added a little zing. Definitely a smoothie children would enjoy!
Denise
Love the fruit combo. I had to use dragon fruit inplace of the Watermelon and it was fantastic.
Simple Green Smoothies
Great swap, Denise!
Marilou Morgan
Not a favorite. I think it was because of the watermelon. I will give it a try again when I have a better watermelon.
Sue
Delicious. Would like some veggies though not sure what would go with this, maybe cauliflower?
Simple Green Smoothies
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.
Simple Green Smoothies
Sue, I've had it with greens such as spinach or kale, but I could also def see cauliflower as well!
Sarah
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.
Kate
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.
Samantha
Loved it. Very refreshing.
Toya
Watermelon smoothie was a hit! I subbed pineapple for cherries and added a bit of ginger and it was Delicious!
Hope
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!
Janice
I like it, it's nice and refreshing with the combination of mixed fruit. Simple to blend and enjoy!
Trudi Pacheco
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.
Linda
Refreshing and delicious! Summer is finally here! Yummy!
Linda
Refreshing and delicious! Summer is finally here!
Debbie Olavarria
So delicious. I made a double batch so I can have popsicles too. Definitely a must have recipe for summer.
Kelley
Fantastic summer drink!! And while I know this is healthy, it could be made into a great adult poolside beverage!
Mickey
Very refreshing! Not real sweet. I would make this again.
Pam
Really liked this one! The tart cherry with watermelon combo was refreshing!
Tammy Langlois
Yummmmmm !! I could drink this every day and be ok about it!! I enjoyed the light taste of the lime. It was very refreshing!!
Tammy Langlois
I forgot to rate it... 5/5!!
Loyda
Today here in Florida l, was a hot and humid day. This smoothie was so refreshing love it.
Gary
Nice and refreshing. Had a great flavor too!
JULIE THOMSON
It was good! The lime added a nice counterpoint to the other flavors. Definitely a nice drink for a hot summer day.
Megan Jowers
This is a new favorite! Great tasting and super easy.
Lorell
This is really more of a juice drink than a smoothie…it’s very thin. It needs something to thicken it up. Nice flavor, though
Nancy Gullison
Hi, thank you for the recipe... It was very refreshing and I believe I would have really enjoyed it on a hot day even more. I made mine from frozen as I prepped the smoothies for the challenge on the weekend... that being said, both my daugthers and I really enjoyed this refreshing smoothie... It is the first time I have used watermelon in a smoothie and I will definitely add it to more in the future.
Shawna C
My new summer favorite. Light and tastey. I didn’t have frozen fruit so mine was more of a juice but still delicious.
Leslie McDermid
The flavours were very subtle. It grew on me. It would be super refreshing on a hot day.
Susie
I didn't read through the recipe and put the chia seeds into the smoothie. I liked it! I also added collagen powder as my protein, and I felt it went well. The flavors of the fruit went well together, and it was a filling, nutritious lunch!
Amanda
Loved the flavor of the watermelon and cherries together! So refreshing and tasty. Also loved the minimal ingredients making it super fast and easy for the busy summertime months.
Susan
Very refreshing! I added a few mint leaves too. Perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Lynn
Very thin. Nice mild taste. Refreshing. Easy to make. Also good with a pinch of salt added. I drank it all immediately.
Jan Martin
This is the best smoothie I’ve had in quite some time! Apparently, I’m still learning what blends well with what!! Don’t ask ¡. Thank you for the start of this wonderful 10 day challenge!!
Olga
See my review above.
Cheryl B.
I wanted to love this watermelon smoothie, but it had too much lime for my taste. I think I would prefer to leave out the lime and maybe add kiwi instead of the cherries.
Shawna Hawton
Loved this refreshing smoothie! It feels like truly like a drink you’d crave on a hot summers day…I liked the slushy texture - it was a nice change to have a greens free option and also nice to have a change up from the creamy texture a banana or avo adds. Two thumbs up
Nancy Barr
I liked it!! I did add spinach (I usually do, to most recipes, just to add greens) and also some protein powder. After reading some of the comments early this morning before I made it, I was a little bit worried about it being too sweet… But I think the spinach helped and I also added an extra squeeze of lime! With the cherry & watermelon, I love that lime kick. Overall, very refreshing this AM here in hot Alabama and after a morning run! ☺️
Simple Green Smoothies
Way to get that morning run in, Nancy! Glad the Summer Watermelon Smoothie was a refreshing treat for you!
Debra Davidoski
Tasty. I doubled the strawberries and used fresh, not frozen. Next time I'll squeeze the lime rather than peel. It didn't blend well.
Anne Erhard
Really enjoyed this drink. Also thought mint would be a nice addition.
Michelle Calvillo
This smoothie was really refreshing! I used blueberries instead of cherries, added chia seed as well.
Deb
I always have frozen berries and chia seeds around, so this was a sweet twist on a recipe I already love.
Olga
OMG that is one of my favorites. Very refreshing cherries add a nice tartness to watermelon freshness.
Sombra
Delicious and refreshing for this warm day. We used the cherries our strawberries are gone because they are farmers market strawberries. The taste of cherries was a good balance of sweetness with the refreshing g yellow watermelon.
Lorie
I love watermelon
Adding the cherries and strawberries seemed to give a depth to the flavor while letting the watermelon be the star
I did add some mint, chia seeds and vanilla protein powder to make it a meal
I will be making a lot of these this summer!
Tara J
Enjoyed having watermelon in the smoothie. The overall taste was pleasing but could have used a bit more lime.
Gina
It was a excellent refreshing smoothie
Janice
I liked the tartness of the cherries. I poured most of the mis into popsicle mold for the grands. I drank a small amount with ground flaxseed on top, another hit smoothie recipe!
Trina
Yummy , this is a great summer smoothie
Val Deutsch
Delicious and fruity sweet. More suitable for a quencher on a hot afternoon than a breakfast smoothie.
Jan
I am always cautious that these fruitie smoothies will be to sweet, but as always this is a delicious blend. Another to add to my rotation!
Kelli
This was so refreshing and delicious. A perfect summer drink. I used frozen watermelon so had to add quite a bit of water to get it to blend properly which made it thinner than intended (closer to a watermelon juice) but I found it to be even more refreshing that way.
Diane
Love this one! Very refreshing.
joan viers
It's pretty-I tasted it and put it back in the vitamix, hemp seeds -I don't use protein mix-lots in those I prefer to skip. And many greens and it was wonderful-yours is a great mix of fruit
Tara
Wow! If summer had a flavor, it would be this smoothie! It's refreshing, tasty, and gave me so much energy. This would be great by the pool or at the beach.
Debra Davidoski
Tasty. I doubled the strawberries and used fresh, not frozen. Next time I'll squeeze the lime rather than peel. It didn't blend well.
Teresa
Pretty good, i love watermelon and other fruits included
Mari Hasby
What a great smoothie for summer! I love the combination of watermelon plus cherries Plus lime. I did add chia seeds and some collagen protein powder
Joann Gammichia
Thanks for the suggestion of adding the cherries and lime. Great option for summer in Florida!
Dina Fusco
Sweet and refreshing! I added plant-based protein powder and 1/2 avocado to make this my lunch today. YUM!!!
Suzanne Attig
It as advertised; it's really delicious and refreshing. It is just right for a summer day. I will definitely make it again.
Susan
Added protein powder. Enjoyed and will make again.
B
Delish! Super refreshing. I added chia seeds…
Cristina Ribeiro
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.
Cristina Ribeiro
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
Simple Green Smoothies
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 😉
Regina Sanders
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.
Renee
I love anything watermelon! Super refreshing
Christa Smith
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!
Marie Powers
I usually stay away from sweeter smoothies, but this was delicious. The bit of lime balanced out the sweetness.
Ann Budrean
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!
Mars
This smoothie is so yummy! It is very refreshing! I think it is going to be one of my favorites.