Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Smoothie
by Amanda Keefer
Refresh post-workout or on a hot day in just minutes with this simple hydrating watermelon cucumber smoothie. The addition of lime juice and fresh mint will transport you to a tropical destination. Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by the National Watermelon Promotion Board. All opinions are our own.
Smoothies are an easy way to get in nutrients in just minutes! There are so many different combinations you can use to create the perfect smoothie, and we really love this Watermelon Cucumber Smoothie. Especially post-workout or on a hot summer day. Did you know watermelon is 92% water? That makes it perfect for hydration! Pair that with another water-rich fruit (yep, like tomatoes, cucumbers are also technically a fruit!) and you have a match made in hydration heaven.
For more delicious flavor combinations featuring watermelon, check out this post.
Here’s what you’ll need to make the perfect watermelon cucumber smoothie:
- Frozen Watermelon: See below for tips on how to freeze your watermelon. No frozen watermelon on hand? Add 1/2 to 1 cup of ice to your blender.
- Cucumber: Opt for a seedless cucumber for a smoother texture. Look for the long, skinny cucumbers wrapped in plastic.
- Coconut water: You could use your favorite milk, juice or regular water in place of coconut water, but then you’d miss out on all that potassium, which helps your muscles work.
- Fresh lime juice: Add more or less to your liking.
- Mint: If you don’t have fresh mint on hand, you can skip but it does enhance the flavor of this smoothie.
Add all your ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth! If you prefer a creamier smoothie, you can add in a banana (yay for more potassium!) or an avocado.
If you’re looking for other yummy smoothie combinations, here are a few of our favorites:
- Blueberry Avocado Smoothie
- Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie
- Watermelon Yogurt Smoothie
- Peach Pie Smoothie
- Watermelon Kiwi Smoothie
How to Freeze Watermelon:
- Chop watermelon into desired size. I like smaller 1 or 2-inch cubes for easy blending.
- Lay watermelon single layer on a baking sheet and place in freezer for 1-2 hours. Freezing individually will prevent the watermelon from clumping together.
- Once frozen, transfer to Ziplock freezer bag for storage.
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Watermelon Cucumber Smoothie
mint will transport you to a tropical destination.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cups frozen watermelon
- ½ cup chopped seedless cucumber
- ½ cup coconut water
- ½ lime juiced
- 2-3 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Add watermelon, cucumbers, coconut water, lime juice and mint to blender. Blend until smooth.
Notes
- If you prefer a creamy smoothie, add a banana before blending.
- No frozen watermelon? Use fresh and add 1/2 – 1 cup of ice.
