Here is how to make a watermelon cherry smoothie perfectly to satisfy your taste buds. Since it’s watermelon season, I’ve been trying a ton of watermelon smoothie recipes the past few weeks and this one came out a winner.
This smoothie is healthy, clean, and absolutely refreshing. It’s also low in calories and rich in antioxidants to help protect your skin this summer.
Watermelon Cherry Smoothie Benefits
Watermelon – has a ton of benefits and is packed with antioxidants, it’s also very refreshing, keeps you hydrated, and tastes amazing in smoothies. Drinking watermelon smoothies during the summer is a great way to protect your skin, improve digestion, and reduce cravings.
Cherries – are high in essential vitamins and minerals but one of its main benefits is vitamin C. Just 1 cup of fresh cherries has nearly 18% of your daily intake amount. When paired with watermelon, it becomes a vitamin C powerhouse.
As you may already know, vitamin C helps your body produce collagen which is needed to keep your skin elasticity intact. It also helps protect your skin and cells from damage. Drinking this cherry watermelon smoothie after a workout will reduce muscle soreness.
Greek yogurt – is a good source of protein and probiotics. Protein will keep you feeling full for hours while probiotics improve your gut health. You also get some B12, B2, and selenium by adding Greek yogurt to your smoothies.
Almond milk – is actually my favorite nut milk because it adds a distinct flavor to smoothies but that’s not all. Almond milk is an amazing source of vitamin E which is great for skin, eyes, and immune health among others.
Watermelon Cherry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 10 minutes
- 1 cup of diced watermelon (frozen)
- 1 cup of fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1 TBSP Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup of almond milk
How To Make Watermelon Cherry Smoothie
Freeze the watermelon overnight and blend it with the rest of the ingredients until extra smoothie. Serve while still cold and enjoy!
Watermelon Cherry Smoothie Nutrition Facts
Each serving has | 154 calories | 1.3g total fat | 0.5g saturated fat | 1mg cholesterol | 45mg sodium | 32.5g total carbs | 3.4g ditary fiber | 27.7g total sugars | 5.4g protein | 25mcg vitamin D | 52mg calcium | 1mg iron | 468mg potassium |
These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet | Nutrition Disclaimer |
Storage & Variations
I do not recommend storing watermelon smoothies for more than a few hours. That’s because they become liquidy when they sit due to the amount of water content in watermelon.
As for variations, you can add chia seeds, flax seeds, and nuts to most watermelon smoothies but I haven’t tried it with this specific recipe yet.
You could also throw in a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder, peanut butter, or even some feta cheese to increase your protein intake.
Want More Watermelon Smoothie Recipes & Tips
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Conclusion
Now you know how to make a simple watermelon cherry smoothie that only requires a few ingredients. Don’t forget to save this post for later!
I would also love to hear your thoughts on this smoothie recipe in the comments below. You can find me on Pinterest, Flipboard, & Instagram for more smoothie recipes.
