You are going to enjoy every last drop of this watermelon banana smoothie! It’s extremely hydrating, refreshing, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals to help you kickstart your day! Who doesn’t like a chilled glass of watermelon smoothie on hot summer days eh?
I love bananas, I think of them as my happy fruit so I try them in all of my smoothies. You’ll also be surprised by how well they compliment watermelon in smoothies so go ahead and try this recipe. Don’t forget to save it for later 🙂
Watermelon Banana Smoothie Benefits
Watermelon – is so hydrating during the summer, it’s a great source of antioxidants and helps protect the skin from the sun. Drinking watermelon smoothies can help with digestion, and reduce sore muscles, and sugar cravings.
Bananas – contain healthy carbs which means, you’ll be feeling full longer after drinking this smoothie and have an energy boost. It’s also a great source of potassium and magnesium so your muscles and mood are gonna thank you.
Greek Yogurt – is my go-to yogurt for almost all of my smoothies, it is packed with probiotics which do wonders for gut health. It’s also rich in protein and comes with a little bit of calcium.
Almond milk – adds a nutty flavor plus it’s a great way to get some calcium, vitamin E & D into your diet.
Watermelon Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 2 servings | total time: 5 minutes
- 2 cups of watermelon (frozen)
- 2 small bananas (frozen)
- 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1/4 cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
- 3 ice cubes (optional)
How To Make This Watermelon Banana Smoothie
Combine the ingredients above, starting with the Greek yogurt, almond milk, ice, watermelon, and bananas into a high-speed blender and blend for a few minutes until smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy.
Watermelon Banana Smoothie Nutrition Facts
Each serving of this smoothie has | 146 calories | 1.3g total fat | 0.6g saturated fat | 1mg cholesterol | 28mg sodium | 32.4g total carbs | 3g dietary fiber | 20.1g total sugars | 4.3g protein | 63% vitamin D | 38mg calcium | 1mg iron | 505mg potassium | 25% vitamin A | 96% vitamin C |
These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet | Nutrition Disclaimer |
Storage
I don’t recommend storing watermelon smoothies for long because they tend to float due to their high water content. However, banana is a natural thickener so you can keep this smoothie in the fridge for a few hours. Simply give it a quick shake and it’ll be as good as new.
Variation & Substitutions
You can use vanilla yogurt instead of plain Greek yogurt to elevate this smoothie or simply throw in a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Also, if you want a thicker smoothie, don’t add the almond milk but I find that it gives the smoothie a yummy nutty flavor!
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Conclusion
I hope you try this watermelon banana smoothie and don’t be shy to let me know how it goes in the comments below. You can also find me on Pinterest, Instagram, & Flipboard for more awesome smoothie recipes.
