Ingredients
4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1-2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar (optional, to taste)
Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Watermelon. Cut your cold, seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes. The smaller the cubes, the easier it will be for your blender to process. Aim for about 4 cups. If your watermelon isn't pre-chilled, you can freeze some of the cubes for 30 minutes to an hour to get a frostier texture.
Step 2: Gather Your Ingredients. Have your fresh lime juice (about 1 tablespoon), and your chosen sweetener (1-2 tablespoons honey or agave) ready. For an extra touch, have a few mint leaves on hand if you plan to garnish.
Step 3: Blend Away. Add the watermelon cubes, lime juice, and sweetener to a high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. If your blender is struggling, add a tiny splash of cold water or coconut water, but avoid adding too much as it can dilute the vibrant flavor.
Step 4: Taste and Adjust. Pour a small amount into a spoon and taste. Does it need more lime to brighten it? More sweetener to balance the flavors? Adjust as needed and blend for a few more seconds until perfectly balanced.
Step 5: Serve Immediately. Pour your freshly made watermelon smoothie into chilled glasses. Garnish with a small wedge of lime, a fresh mint sprig, or even a tiny piece of watermelon for an extra touch of elegance. Enjoy this refreshing goodness!
Notes
For an extra frosty texture, freeze some of your watermelon cubes before blending. Adjust sweetener to your watermelon's ripeness, as it can vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks & Holiday Treats
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg