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Watermelon Smoothie Fruit Smoothie Recipes

When the sun decides to stick around and the air feels heavy, I usually find myself reaching for something cold and refreshing. A watermelon smoothie isn’t just a drink, it’s like a mini vacation for your taste buds. The sweetness of ripe watermelon, the chill from ice, and the smooth blend of yogurt or milk come together in the simplest way. Honestly, it feels like cheating because it tastes so good yet takes almost no effort. I remember the first time I tossed watermelon chunks into a blender, not expecting much more than a pink slushy. What came out, though, was this silky, naturally sweet drink that felt like summer itself had been poured into a glass. You don’t need to fuss with fancy ingredients or spend forever in the kitchen. You just blend, pour, and sip. That’s it. Fruit smoothie recipes like this one show me how the simplest things often turn out the best. It doubles as a fruit snack recipe, works as a fruit bowl recipe if you feel like thickening it up, and it’s part of my go-to list of fruit smoothies healthy enough to drink any day. If you’re hunting for fruit smoothies recipes that don’t taste like they’re trying too hard, this one is your ticket. Fruit smoothie recipes healthy, refreshing, and quick—yes, please.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keywords: fruit bowl recipe, fruit smoothie recipes, fruit smoothie recipes healthy, Fruit Smoothies Healthy, fruit smoothies recipes, fruit snack recipe
Servings: 2 glasses
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 3 cups watermelon, cubed and chilled
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/2 banana, ripe
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 1/2 cup water or milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place watermelon cubes, yogurt, banana, and ice into a blender.
  2. Pour in the water or milk to help everything blend smoothly.
  3. Blend on high until the texture is creamy and smooth.
  4. Taste and add honey or maple syrup if you want it sweeter.
  5. Pour into a tall glass, top with mint if you’re feeling fancy, and enjoy immediately.