Description
This Healthy Watermelon Mint Smoothie offers a burst of cooling flavor and a creamy texture, combining natural sweetness of ripe melon with the refreshing zing of fresh mint. It's perfect for hydrating after outdoor play and can be prepared in just five minutes.
Ingredients
3 cups Frozen Watermelon Cubes
1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or Coconut Milk
1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
1 tablespoon Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Chia Seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Start by cutting your watermelon into small chunks and freeze them on a baking sheet for at least two hours
- Combine Liquids: Pour the Greek yogurt or coconut milk into the blender first
- Add Aromatics and Sweetener: Add the fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and sweetener if desired
- Blend the Mixture: Add the frozen watermelon cubes and blend on high speed until smooth
- Adjust Consistency: Add a tablespoon of water or coconut water if too thick, and blend agai
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with mint and lime
Notes
Use whole watermelon for better flavor. Remove seeds before freezing. Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg