Description
This Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie is a refreshing and vibrant drink packed with the natural sweetness of watermelon and strawberries, perfect for a hot summer day. The addition of orange juice adds a citrusy twist while fresh mint offers a burst of fragrance. Blend it up for a hydrating, healthy treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup strawberries, stems and leaves removed
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the strawberries, remove the leaves and stems.
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into slices, remove the rind, and cut into large cubes.
- Blend the Smoothie: Add the watermelon, strawberries, and orange juice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Thicken the Smoothie: Add a cup of ice and blend again until the smoothie thickens.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, you can add a banana or a splash of yogurt.
- If you want a colder smoothie, freeze the watermelon and strawberries beforehand.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a little honey or maple syrup if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg