Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
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Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
Description
This smoothie involves blending frozen watermelon cubes and hulled strawberries, optionally sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with fresh mint leaves. The frozen fruit creates a thick and chilled texture alongside the natural sweetness of the strawberries and watermelon.
The recipe suggests adding lemon or lime juice for a fresh citrus kick and ice cubes for an even colder smoothie, catering to personal taste. A slight froth may form and can be stirred before drinking without affecting flavor.
Using seedless watermelon is recommended for streamlined preparation, and excluding maple syrup yields a low-calorie option with zero Blue Plan SmartPoints. The smoothie is best served immediately for freshness.
Ingredients
For this Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie Recipe:
- 2 cups watermelon cubes, frozen, 256g
- 1 cup strawberry hulled and halved, 128g
- maple syrup optional, to taste
- 6 mint optional, leaves
Instructions
To Make the Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie:
- Place frozen watermelon strawberries and water inside high-powered blender.
- Add in the maple syrup and mint leaves (if using).
- Blend until mixture reaches preferred smoothie consistency.
- Pour into glasses and serve.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon to simplify preparation and avoid seeds in the smoothie.
- Adding fresh lemon or lime juice can brighten the flavor with a citrus note.
- Include ice cubes for a colder, more frozen texture if desired.
- For a low-calorie version, omit maple syrup to have zero Blue Plan SmartPoints.
- If separation occurs after standing, stir gently before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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