Can I use a watermelon with seeds for this watermelon smoothie recipe?

It is highly recommended to use a seedless watermelon. If you only have a seeded one, you must manually remove all the black seeds before freezing or blending, as they will create a gritty and unpleasant texture in your watermelon smoothie recipe.

How long can I store this watermelon smoothie recipe in the fridge?

A watermelon smoothie recipe is best enjoyed immediately. Because watermelon is so watery, the smoothie will begin to separate and lose its frothy texture within 30 minutes. If you have leftovers, freeze them in ice cube trays for future use.

Do I have to freeze the watermelon first?

While you can use fresh watermelon, freezing the chunks is what gives this watermelon smoothie recipe its signature thick, slushy consistency. If you use fresh fruit, you will need to add about 2 cups of ice, which can dilute the flavor.

watermelon smoothie recipe: 5 easy steps to perfection

Name: The Ultimate Refreshing Watermelon Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups seedless watermelon chunks (frozen); 1/2 cup coconut water or plain water; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 5-6 fresh mint leaves (optional); 1 tablespoon honey or agave (optional, if melon is not sweet enough)

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4 cups seedless watermelon chunks (frozen)
1/2 cup coconut water or plain water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
5-6 fresh mint leaves (optional)
1 tablespoon honey or agave (optional, if melon is not sweet enough)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare your watermelon by cutting it into cubes and freezing them for at least 2 hours to ensure a thick watermelon smoothie recipe consistency.
Step 2: Place the coconut water, lime juice, and optional mint leaves into the bottom of a high-speed blender.
Step 3: Add the frozen watermelon chunks on top of the liquid base.
Step 4: Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and no large chunks remain.
Step 5: Taste and add sweetener if desired, then pour the watermelon smoothie recipe into chilled glasses and garnish with extra mint.

Notes

For a creamier texture, replace coconut water with 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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