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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.
The watermelon smoothie is delicious!
Delicious AND beautiful!
Love this! Thank you for recipe. Great for summer
Really liked. Unfortunately, our watermelon was very watery and not very flavorful. However, will try again.
Good day #2. I was a little skeptical on this one, I am used to putting greens in my smoothies but BAAAAAABAY I MUST SAY THIS WAS DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!! I never ever had a watermelon smoothie It was refreshing and the lime cut the sweet and added a bit of tart which was refreshing to say the least. After the challenge I’ll add some vodka. Now off to workout . Two thumbs up for smoothie #2.
Refreshing! After tasting it, we opted to add strawberry cream protein powder and it was even better. The original recipe would also be good with coconut rum added for a poolside cocktail.
Amazingly delicious and refreshing! Definitely going to save this recipe forever! Quick and easy to prep. The kids love it too.
Yes Robin, it’s a family win!
Loved this one! I didn’t measure exactly so mine was a little closer to a juice than a smoothie but delicious nonetheless. Wouldn’t hesitate to throw in the whole lime next time. Thank you!
I was skeptical of the ingredient combination but am I sure glad that I tried this one! Refreshing is the best way I can describe this smoothie! Will definitely make this one again!
This is one of my favorite smoothies.. I’ve never added cherries before but the cherries gave it a sweet tart taste .. I love this smoothie because watermelon flushes your system out. Gets rid of access water and bloat
Oh my goodness!! I was skeptical before making this, but the combination is soo refreshing! I put chia seeds in at the end because I like the bubbly tea vibe. A new favorite! I will definitely be making this again.
I loved it. Satisfied my thirst while also being a sweet treat.
Love this super refreshing energy packed beverage!!
I added a bit of coconut water to it and I’m smitten!
No way is this healthy. If the smoothies with spinach tasted this good, I’d look like Popeye. Delicious!
Delicious breakfast smoothie! Very refreshing for a hot morning! I am going to make popsicles from this recipe!
I like the crisp taste of this recipe. I think it’s the lime that adds to the flavor.
refreshing-great for midday restful break