Watermelon Smoothie
Watermelon is naturally watery, so frozen cubes and yogurt matter here. They turn the melon into a spoonable pink smoothie while lime keeps the sweetness lively.
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Add yogurt and lime juice to the blender, followed by frozen watermelon cubes and ice.
- 02
Pulse until the melon breaks up, then blend just until evenly thick.
- 03
Pour immediately; watermelon releases water as it stands.
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Easy swaps
- Use unsweetened dairy-free yogurt for a plant-based version, checking its label for changed nutrition.
- If using fresh watermelon, freeze the cubes first rather than adding more ice; too much ice dulls the fruit.
Mixpert tips
- Freeze watermelon in a single layer so pieces do not form a solid block.
- Avoid adding extra milk; the fruit already supplies plenty of liquid as it blends.
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Watermelon Smoothie FAQs
Do I need to remove watermelon seeds before blending?
Use seedless watermelon if possible. Remove any hard black seeds before freezing and blending; soft pale seed traces are less noticeable. The frozen cubes provide most of the thickness, so keep them solid until the blender is ready.
Why is my watermelon smoothie thin?
Fresh watermelon contains a lot of water. Freeze the cubes solid and avoid adding milk.
Can I store this smoothie?
It is best immediately; watermelon gradually releases liquid and the texture separates.