Description
Watermelon strawberry smoothie offers a delightful summer symphony of fresh flavors dancing across your palate. Cool waves of sweetness blend perfectly, promising a refreshing escape from heat with each delicious sip you enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh
- 1/2 banana
Liquid Base:
- 1/2 cup yogurt, plain
- 1/2 cup milk
Enhancers:
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4–5 ice cubes
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly inspect the strawberries, removing any stems or blemishes, then peel the banana and slice it into chunks for smooth blending.
- Cut the watermelon into uniform cubes, ensuring no tough rind remains, which could impact the smoothie’s texture and taste.
- Gather a high-powered blender and add the prepared watermelon cubes, fresh strawberries, and banana chunks to the container.
- Pour in the plain yogurt and milk, creating a creamy liquid foundation for the smoothie.
- Drizzle honey into the mixture to enhance natural sweetness and balance the fruit’s tartness.
- Add vanilla extract for a subtle aromatic depth that complements the fruity profile.
- Drop in ice cubes to create a chilled, refreshing consistency and help achieve the perfect smoothie thickness.
- Secure the blender lid and pulse initially to break down larger fruit pieces, then blend continuously on high speed for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth and homogeneous.
- Pause and scrape down the blender sides to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Continue blending for an additional 15-20 seconds to guarantee a silky, uniform texture.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding a touch more honey.
- Pour into chilled glasses immediately and serve, optionally garnishing with a small strawberry or watermelon wedge for presentation.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, sweet fruits to maximize natural flavor without excessive added sweetness.
- Choose frozen fruits as an alternative to fresh ingredients for a thicker, frostier smoothie texture.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly and lactose-free version.
- Remove honey to create a completely vegan smoothie or replace it with agave nectar or maple syrup for natural sweetening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg