Description
A refreshing and creamy watermelon smoothie made with frozen watermelon cubes, strawberries, coconut milk, and Greek yogurt. This easy-to-make smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast or a cooling snack on warm days, combining natural sweetness with a hint of lime for a tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 mini seedless watermelon, or 2 ½ cups frozen watermelon cubes
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
Dairy & Alternatives
- 1 cup canned light coconut milk
- ½ cup plain whole milk or reduced-fat Greek yogurt
Sweeteners & Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon cubes: If you are using a whole seedless watermelon, cut it into quarters. Score the flesh with 1-inch parallel cuts both ways to create cubes, then slice between the rind and flesh to remove the cubes.
- Freeze the watermelon: Arrange the watermelon cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Freeze until solid, which will take at least 3 hours or preferably overnight for best results.
- Combine ingredients: In a blender, add 2 ½ cups of the frozen watermelon cubes, frozen strawberries, canned light coconut milk, Greek yogurt (or whole milk), honey, and lime juice if using.
- Blend until smooth: Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute. Stop to stir if needed to ensure even blending.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.
- Store leftovers: Save any leftover frozen watermelon cubes in freezer bags and store in the freezer for up to 2 months for future smoothies.
Notes
- Using frozen fruit helps achieve a thick, creamy smoothie texture without ice.
- Lime juice is optional but adds a nice bright flavor balance to the sweetness.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with whole milk for a lighter dairy option, or use reduced-fat yogurt to lower fat content.
- Honey can be adjusted or replaced with other sweeteners depending on your preference.
- Leftover frozen watermelon cubes can be reused for smoothies, cocktails, or refreshing summer drinks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
