Description
A refreshing and hydrating Watermelon Smoothie perfect for hot summer days. This smoothie blends sweet watermelon with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh mint, and a hint of lime for a cooling, revitalizing drink that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon, chilled
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water or coconut water
Optional Ingredients
- A pinch of sea salt
- Ice cubes
- Watermelon wedges and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cubed watermelon, Greek yogurt, mint leaves, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), and water (or coconut water) to your blender.
- Blend on Low Speed: Start blending on a low speed to incorporate all ingredients smoothly and avoid splashing.
- Increase Speed: Gradually increase the speed to high and blend until the mixture is completely smooth, usually about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Check Consistency: Assess the thickness of your smoothie. If it’s too thick, slowly add more water or coconut water one tablespoon at a time and blend again until desired texture is reached. If too thin, add ice cubes and blend again for a thicker consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the smoothie and adjust the flavors by adding more honey or maple syrup for sweetness, additional lime juice for brightness, or a pinch of sea salt to enhance all flavors harmoniously.
- Add Ice (Optional): Incorporate ice cubes if you want a colder and thicker smoothie.
- Pour into Glasses: Pour the prepared watermelon smoothie evenly into serving glasses.
- Garnish (Optional): Decorate with a watermelon wedge and a sprig of fresh mint for a beautiful and inviting presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your fresh watermelon smoothie immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use chilled watermelon and ingredients to keep the smoothie naturally cold without diluting the flavor with too much ice.
- Adjust the sweetness and lime juice to suit your taste preferences.
- If using frozen watermelon cubes, reduce or omit ice to avoid over-thinning the smoothie.
- This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately to benefit from its fresh flavors and optimal texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or another plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
