Here’s a refreshing strawberry watermelon lime smoothie recipe that’s perfect for summertime. Just four simple ingredients to blend and sip to energize your day!
Are you looking for a refreshing beverage that screams “I’m ready for summer”? Then I got what you need! I made a strawberry watermelon lime smoothie recipe that will cool you down in an instant. Have you noticed the plump strawberries at the market yet?
There is a fabulous local grocery store walking distance from our home, and they have dozens of flats just showcased out front. They were calling my name, plus the price was good. I also couldn’t resist grabbing a seedless watermelon to cut up and make the smoothie even more delicious.
Eating a juicy watermelon means it’s officially summer, so let’s not wait a second longer. It’s just four ingredients to smoothie bliss, and ready in under 5 minutes. Just grab a straw and sip away, sunshine and sea breezes here we come!
Check out those gorgeous ruby red berries! I’m a sucker for cute little things, especially when they are edible. If you don’t have access to ripe berries right now, frozen strawberries will work out great as well!
The fresh lime and mint opens up your senses and immediately invigorates you. I grabbed a seedless watermelon and chopped it into cubes, tossing any leftovers in the freezer for my next smoothie fix. If you need some quick energy, this smoothie is perfect. I made a big batch for my family on the weekend during that much needed afternoon pick me up.
Since all of the berries and melons are at the beginning of their season and pretty ripe, it added just the right amount of sweetness to this cold drink. You can use a natural sweetener like agave nectar, honey or maple syrup if you want to please your sweet tooth and balance some of the tartness from the lime juice.
The moment I shared this recipe with my boys, it was an instant hit! My toddler loves mommy’s smoothie, especially my strawberry banana flavor but I think this may be his new favorite. It has a smoothie slushy consistency, so it reminds him of a popsicle or sorbet, but much healthier.
My hubby Jason and I thought of another more fun idea for this smoothie. I’m not going to lie; it has an excellent margarita base. After making that first batch, the next one we got a little more creative to make it adult friendly. This strawberry watermelon lime smoothie is going to be our new summer breakfast and snack boost, or happy hour beverage.
What’s your favorite smoothie flavor as the weather warms up?
What are tips for picking a ripe watermelon?
It may seem like a tough choice, but there are a couple of easy tips for picking a watermelon. The first thing is to work your mighty biceps and lift up the watermelon. Regardless of the size, it should feel relatively heavy. Next step is to look for a creamy yellow splotch on the melon. This is where it has rested on the ground during harvest, and the yellow color indicates ripeness. Okay, the last thing is to channel your inner musician and give the bottom of the melon a drum beat “tap”. Ripe watermelons will have a profound hollow sound. The melon may be over or under-ripe if it sounds dull. Once you’ve picked the perfect watermelon, slice it up and enjoy! (Source: The Kitchn)
| Prep Time | 4 minutes |
| Cook Time | 1 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 4 cups watermelon diced, seedless
- 4 cups strawberries frozen
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 6 large mint leaves fresh
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Add all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Enjoy!
1) If you only have fresh strawberries, add 3-4 cups of ice and blend until thickened.
2) Use coconut water to thin out the smoothie if needed.
3) Depending on the ripeness of the fruit option to add a natural sweetener if the smoothie is not as sweet as you would like.
Just made this. I cut the recipe in half and used fresh strawberries and whiskey instead of tequila since that’s what we had on hand. Used honey for a little sweetness. I don’t care for really sweet stuff and this is awesomely perfect. Thinking about going back to Wal Mart for more STRAWBERRIES! 😍
That sounds SO amazing Shanna! I love the improvisation 🙂 Send a glass my way when you make more!
Thanks for these great tips about how to pick watermelon? Also, this recipe seems to be amazing cooler. Definitely going to try it soon.
I can’t wait to hear what you think about the recipe Dev! It’s definitely a simple refreshing treat 🙂
We tried the strawberry-watermelon smoothie as an adult beverage. We didn’t have tequila so tried vodka (so-so) and then tried Jim Beam bourbon (yes!) we used maple syrup for the sweetener and added orange juice to the fruit. For the ratios used in your recipe I’d say we added 1/2 to 3/4 cups orange juice. That and the bourbon made for a tasty cocktail!