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Watermelon Smoothie

Berry smoothie

Watermelon Smoothie

The most refreshing smoothie there is: watermelon, frozen strawberries and lime. Light, dairy-free and under 150 calories.

Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Calories
145

BerrySummerDairy-freeVeganNo bananaUnder 250 calories

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Watermelon is over 90% water, so it blends into a thin, slushy, ultra-refreshing drink with no liquid needed. Frozen strawberries make it frosty.

Ingredients

1 serving

You’ll need: Blender

Method

  1. Add the watermelon to the blender first: it becomes the liquid.

  2. Add the strawberries, lime juice, mint and ice.

  3. Blend until slushy, 30 seconds.

Tips

  • Freeze watermelon cubes on a tray, then blend with fresh watermelon for a frozen slushie.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

Calories
145
Protein
3g
Carbs
36g
Sugar
27g
Fiber
4g
Fat
1g

Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.

Variations

  • Creamy: Add ½ cup Greek yogurt.

  • Watermelon-mint cooler: Add more mint and a splash of sparkling water after blending.

Nutrition at a glance

One serving has about 145 calories, 3 g protein, 4 g fiber and 27 g sugar (mostly from fruit). Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; swapping milks or yogurts changes them: try our smoothie calorie calculator to check your version.

Make it ahead

Pack the solid ingredients (fruit, greens, seeds, oats) into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. In the morning, tip the bag into the blender, add the liquid and yogurt, and blend. A blended smoothie keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking. More on smoothie freezer packs.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to add liquid?

No: the watermelon provides all the liquid.

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Gear for this recipe

NutriBullet Pro 900

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Blend, twist on a lid and go. The 900-watt motor handles frozen fruit and spinach well, and personal cups mean almost no cleanup. The go-to personal blender.

Type
Personal
Power
900 W
Capacity
32 oz cup
Warranty
1 year
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Ninja Professional BL610

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 · Best for frozen-fruit smoothies on a budget

A huge pitcher and stacked blades that crush ice and frozen fruit easily for under $100. It’s less smooth with leafy greens and seeds than a Vitamix, but unbeatable value for fruit smoothies.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,000 W
Capacity
72 oz
Warranty
1 year
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