Creamy Healthy Watermelon Smoothie (Vegan)

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Creamy Healthy Watermelon Smoothie (Vegan) that’s perfect for summer. This fruity drink can be enjoyed as a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack and is an excellent way to stay hydrated to beat the heat.

a 45 degree angle view of served watermelon smoothie with mint leaves.

Watermelon is a refreshing fruit that is packed with nutrients, making it the best ingredient for a healthy and delicious smoothie.

Hence, satisfy your sweet tooth while staying healthy with this nourishing and easy creamy watermelon smoothie.

I love the fact that this is so simple to make and versatile so you can be creative too.

Watermelon is a summer fruit and when I have extra sitting in my refrigerator, I make watermelon ice-cream for my family.

Sometimes, on weekends I make watermelon cherry cooler to serve to my guests when I host.

I made this smoothie with fresh watermelon which gives me the felxibiltiy of blending it at short notice.

Health benefits of watermelon

This fruit is 92% water so its the best hydrating fruit for summer months. Being low in calories it helps in maintaining healthy weight and improves digestion. It also boosts immunity and supports eye health.

Overall, it is a great fruit to consume when in season without worrying about its quantity.

However, if making watermelon smoothie then its slightly tricky because of its water content. So follow the measurements of added liquids in this recipe.

Why you will love this

It is packed with fiber and antioxidants
Hydrating and refreshing
Helps in digestion
Its low in calories and fat but high in nutrition
Easy and simple to make
Only 5 ingredients
Family friendly recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients notes

Watermelon – I used fresh and seedless watermelon chunks for this recipe.

Dairy free milk – I used almond milk here but you may use any dairy free milk as per your taste.

Mint – fresh mint leaves definitely adds some nutrition and a fantastic aroma to it.

Ginger – its good for digestion and moreover it adds a lot of flavor to it.

Dates – I like to use dates because of its health benefits. Dates are high in fiber and is a whole food too. They sweeten this recipe perfectly keeping this recipe healthy and nutritious. You may use banana instead if desired. Maple syrup would make it thinner in consistency so I do not recommend it in this smoothie.

For detailed measurement of ingredients, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make

Firstly, in a blender, I combined watermelon chunks, dates, mint leaves, root ginger and almond milk.

Secondly, I blended it until smooth and creamy.

Lastly, I poured it in the serving glasses and garnished it with few more fresh mint leaves.

It was refreshing and hydrating and so delicious.

This is a perfect thirst quenching drink which all age group can enjoy. Its kid friendly and can be made nut-free too.

Variations

You may add 1/2 cup of sliced fresh or frozen strawberries also along with other ingredients for a more vibrant taste and color.
Frozen banana will make it creamier and more like a milkshake.
You may add 1 tbsp of hempseeds to add protein in it.

Expert tips

It is important to blend this smoothie in high speed blender until its creamy. Even though the ingredients are easy to blend but it starts to become creamy after blending for few seconds to a minute.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I make this smoothie ahead of time?

This watermelon smoothie tastes best when served immediately. However, you may keep it in a glass jar with a lid for few hours in the refrigerator. Stir and enjoy.

Can I use frozen watermelon chunks?

Yes! Frozen watermelon chunks will make this smoothie thicker. However, for a quick and convenient recipe I personally prefer making it with fresh watermelon.

How is it different from watermelon juice?

I have used dairy free milk in this recipe to give it a smoothie texture. This makes it taste different than a juice.

front view of served watermelon smoothie in serving glasses.

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