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Tall glass of pink watermelon smoothie next to a high-performance blender and ceramic pitcher in a modern minimalist kitchen

Sweetened Watermelon Smoothie

Olivia Carter
Creamy, hydrating, dairy-free, and tastes like summer in a glass.
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5 minutes
Prep Time 5 minutes
chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
COST $3–5
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy watermelon smoothie
Servings 2 servings
Calories

Equipment

  • A blender
  • a knife
  • Freezer bag

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Frozen watermelon
  • 1 cup Frozen strawberries
  • 1 Pitted Medjool dates
  • ½ cup Unsweetened almond milk
  • 4 Unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Freeze that watermelon first. If you’re using fresh melon, cut it into cubes and freeze for at least an hour—overnight is even better. No ice needed. Frozen fruit equals a thick smoothie. Ice equals a sad, watery mess.
    Smoothie ingredients laid out on a black kitchen island with measuring cup, juicer, cutting board, bowls of frozen watermelon and strawberries
  • Toss everything in the blender. Frozen watermelon, frozen strawberries, dates (take the pit out first—learned that the hard way), almond milk, mint, and lime juice.
  • Blend it. Start low, then go high. Give it about 45–60 seconds. You’ll hear it go from angry rocks to smooth silence. That’s when you know it’s ready.
  • Check the texture. Too thick? Splash more almond milk. Too thin? Add a few more frozen strawberries and blend again. Easy.
  • Drink immediately. Seriously, don’t let it sit. Pour into a glass, throw a mint leaf on top if you’re feeling fancy, and enjoy.
    Two glasses of pink watermelon smoothie with reusable straws and a matching pitcher on a modern kitchen breakfast bar with stools and sunlight from large windows

Notes

  • Taste as you go. If your watermelon was super sweet, one date is plenty. If it was a little meh, add two. You can always blend again.
  • Want it thicker? Add chia seeds and wait 5 minutes. It basically turns into pudding—delicious pudding.
  • Still not sweet enough? Try half a frozen banana before reaching for honey. You’ll get sweetness plus creaminess in one move.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~150 (basically nothing).
  • Protein: 2g.
  • Fiber: 3g.
  • Vitamin C: ~50% of your daily need.
  • Natural sugars: 25g (all from fruit—no white sugar added).