Description
Refreshing watermelon strawberry smoothie brings summer’s coolest sensation straight to your blender. Crisp fruit flavors blend seamlessly, creating a hydrating drink perfect for beating heat and satisfying sweet cravings you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 2.5 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup strawberries
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup orange juice
Garnish:
- Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash strawberries, delicately removing green tops and stems to ensure pristine fruit pieces.
- Slice watermelon into manageable sections, carefully strip away the tough outer rind, and chop into generous chunks.
- Transfer watermelon cubes, cleaned strawberries, and vibrant orange juice into a powerful blender, creating a fruity foundation.
- Activate blender on high speed, transforming ingredients into a silky, uniform liquid with no visible fruit chunks.
- Introduce ice cubes to the mixture, pulsing until the smoothie develops a frosty, velvety consistency and reaches desired thickness.
- Elegantly transfer the chilled beverage into tall glasses, enhancing presentation with optional fresh mint sprigs for a sophisticated touch.
Notes
- Swap orange juice with coconut water for a lighter, tropical twist that reduces sugar content.
- Freeze pre-cut watermelon and strawberries beforehand to create an ultra-creamy, chilled smoothie without diluting flavors with additional ice.
- Include a small piece of fresh ginger or a handful of spinach to boost nutritional value and add a subtle, unexpected depth to the smoothie’s flavor profile.
- Choose ripe, sweet fruits for natural sweetness, eliminating the need for added sugars and creating a more wholesome drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg