Few things say “summer” like watermelon, and even fewer things say “refreshing summer beverage” like these Creamy Watermelon Smoothies! The sweet, juicy watermelon flavor, accented with banana and strawberry for an extra bright summertime burst, made creamy with coconut yogurt, will have everyone talking about how these drinks not only quenched their thirst, but also brought smiles to their faces. Creamy Watermelon Smoothies make even the most jaggedly sweltering days seem smooth.
Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless watermelon, chopped, plus more, to taste, cut into wedges, for garnish
- 1 small banana
- 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk yogurt
- 2 teaspoons agave syrup or honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1 -Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 -Freeze the 2 cups of the chopped watermelon until completely frozen, at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
Step 3 -Cut the unpeeled banana in half.
Step 4 -Peel one of the banana halves. Reserve the remaining banana half for another use.
Step 5 -Place the frozen chopped watermelon, the peeled banana half, the strawberries, the yogurt, the agave, and the salt in a blender.
Step 6 -Process until completely smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Make sure to scrape down the sides as needed.
Step 7 -Divide the smoothie between two glasses.
Step 8 -Garnish with the extra watermelon wedges and serve.
