Packed with sweetness and a slightly tangy flavor, this watermelon strawberry smoothie is simply refreshing. I used frozen watermelon combined with fresh strawberries, a little bit of orange juice, and some Greek yogurt and it was delicious!
Such a delightful summer drink that everyone will love, I really think you should try this watermelon smoothie. I made it the other day and my mom couldn’t get enough of it, she even drank half of mine!
Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie Benefits
Watermelon – is packed with awesome antioxidants and nutrients like beta-carotene, lycopene, and vitamin C. Adding this delicious summer fruit to your smoothies will keep you hydrated, protect your skin, improve digestion, reduce sugar cravings, and improve digestion.
Strawberries – have a good amount of antioxidants like vitamin C and anthocyanin which help prevent inflammation and toxin buildup.
Orange Juice – is also rich in vitamin C and a flavonoid called hesperidin which helps reduce high blood pressure and inflammation. As you may know, vitamin C is so great for your skin and prevents cell damage.
Greek yogurt – contains protein, calcium, and other vitamins such as vitamins B12, B2, & A. It’s also a great source of zinc and potassium among others. Adding Greek yogurt to your smoothies helps balance gut bacteria thanks to its probiotic properties and improves bone health.
Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 2 servings | total time: 4 minutes
- 2 cups of watermelon (frozen)
- 1 cup of strawberries (fresh or frozen + cut in halves)
- 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
How To Make Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie
Add all of your ingredients into a high-speed blender, starting with the Greek yogurt, orange juice, watermelon, and strawberries. Blend for a few minutes until completely smooth and enjoy.
Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie Nutrition Facts
Each serving of this smoothie has |76 calories | 0.8g total fat | 0.5g saturated fat | 1mg cholesterol | 10mg sodium | 15g total carbs | 1.4g dietary fiber | 11.7g total sugars | 3.6g protein | 40mg calcium | 1mg iron | 273mg potassium | 25% vitamin A | 106% vitamin C | Nutrition Disclaimer | Based on a 2000-calorie diet
Storage
It’s best to drink this smoothie right away to get all of its amazing benefits. Also, watermelon smoothies tend to float due to their high water content so storing it for hours is not really recommended.
With that being said, you can make it 2 hours ahead and store it in the fridge. When you are ready to serve, give it a quick shake and it’ll be as good as new.
Variations & Substitutions
You can make this smoothie with almond milk or any plant-based milk of your choice, just make sure to add less than the amount of yogurt so that your smoothie isn’t watery. You can also use blueberries, or mixed berries instead of strawberries.
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Conclusion
I hope you try this watermelon strawberry smoothie recipe, if you do, please let me know how it went in the comments below. I love hearing from you guys. You can also find me on Pinterest, Flipboard & Instagram for more delicious smoothie recipes.
