Cool off on even the hottest of summer days with a tall glass of this Watermelon Smoothie! These frosty, creamy, and sweet sippers are easy to make with good-for-you ingredients like watermelon, mango, Greek yogurt, lime, and mint. My go-to summer drink!
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Watermelon: one of my favorite summer fruits! Its frosty sweetness, watery crunch, and childhood nostalgia get me every time.
Unfortunately, I'm the only one in my family who likes it. So, after buying a 10 lb melon at Costco last week, I had to start scheming ways to get my watermelon-resistant husband and toddler to help me finish it!
The answer: these creamy watermelon smoothies! When blended with sweet mango, tangy vanilla yogurt, fresh mint, and zingy lime juice, they didn't even realize they were eating it (yes, I fed it to them undisclosed 😬). But it worked! They both slurped them down. And I felt good about offering them a healthy dose of nutrients — we're talking vitamin A, calcium, protein, and more (source)— that each drink delivers.
Thankfully, these frosty drinks are creamy, refreshing, sweet, and unbelievably easy to blend up with just a handful of summer-friendly ingredients you may already have on hand. They're a fantastic way to enjoy this summer fruit, and one I plan on making until this 10-pound beauty is finished. Not a bad life to lead, if you ask me! 😉
For more healthy summer snacks for the whole family, check out my Blueberry Chia Pudding, Banana Zucchini Muffins, and Kodiak Cookies.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Watermelon - The pièce de résistance! Using seedless watermelon saves time, making for the most effortless blending. For a super frosty drink, pop the watermelon in the freezer for 1-2 hours before making the smoothies. Otherwise, chilled watermelon makes a cool and hydrating drink.
Frozen Mango - For a sunny and sweet flavor and extra frosty texture. Use store-bought frozen mango or peel, chop, and freeze your own.
Vanilla Greek Yogurt - Not only does Greek yogurt make the watermelon smoothie recipe creamy and rich, but it also adds a hint of sweet vanilla (balancing the flavors) and a touch of protein (increasing its staying power). If needed, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt.
Lime Juice - This brightens the watermelon and mango, giving it a fresh and tropical flavor. For the best results, use fresh-squeezed juice, though bottled juice can be substituted in a pinch.
Mint Leaves - This fresh herb is delicious paired with watermelon, so it was a must in recipe development. You only need 4-5 leaves to elevate this drink, making it ultra-refreshing and tasty.
Honey - Just one tablespoon of this natural sweetener brings the drink together, making it downright delicious and (dare I say?) addictive. Don't want to use or have honey? Swap maple syrup or agave syrup.
How to Make A Watermelon Smoothie
For the complete recipe and measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to the blender in the order listed.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and frosty.
Step 3: Serve, garnished with mint leaves and lime wedges if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Pro-Tips
- Add the ingredients in the order listed. To ensure the smoothest blending, add the watermelon to the blender first, as it blends the easiest.
- Adjust to taste. Sample the smoothie after blending and adjust it as desired, adding more watermelon to make it looser, more mango for sweetness and frostiness, or more Greek yogurt to make it thicker and tangier. You can also add more mint!
Recipe Variations
- High-Protein: Blend in a scoop of vanilla or plain protein powder or collagen peptides to make a protein watermelon shake.
- Yellow Watermelon Smoothies: Substitute yellow watermelon for traditional for sunny, yellow-hued sippers.
- Melon Mix-Up: Swap 1 ½ cups of cold or frozen cantaloupe, honeydew, or other melon.
- Dairy-Free: Use coconut, soy, or almond milk yogurt to make this recipe without any dairy.
- Vegan: For a plant-based smoothie, use dairy-free yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this watermelon smoothie recipe as a hydrating mid-afternoon pick-me-up, post-workout refresher, on its own as a light morning meal, or as a complete breakfast paired with zucchini carrot muffins, peach coffee cake, or raspberry overnight oats.
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- Pineapple Banana Smoothie
- Raspberry Smoothie
- Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
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Recipe Card
Watermelon Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cubed watermelon cold or frozen
- ½ cup frozen cubed mango
- ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 4-5 mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth and frosty.
- Serve, garnished with mint leaves and lime wedges if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add the ingredients in the order listed. To ensure the smoothest blending, add the watermelon to the blender first, as it blends the easiest.
- Adjust to taste. Sample the smoothie after blending and adjust it as desired, adding more watermelon to make it looser, more mango for sweetness and frostiness, or more Greek yogurt to make it thicker and tangier. You can also add more mint!
- High-Protein: Blend in a scoop of vanilla or plain protein powder or collagen peptides to make a protein watermelon shake.
- Yellow Watermelon Smoothies: Substitute yellow watermelon for traditional for sunny, yellow-hued sippers.
- Melon Mix-Up: Swap 1 ½ cups of cold or frozen cantaloupe, honeydew, or other melon.
- Dairy-Free: Use coconut, soy, or almond milk yogurt to make this recipe without any dairy.
- Vegan: For a plant-based smoothie, use dairy-free yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.
