Beat the heat with this delicious, hydrating cucumber watermelon smoothie!
Picture this: It’s a hot day outside and you’ve just come in from a run. You’re thirsty and want to replenish some of those fluid losses. All the sudden, a handsome butler walks out holding this watermelon cucumber smoothie.
OK, maybe the handsome butler is a bit of stretch. 😉 But you can whip this up for yourself after a run in just a few short minutes, and it is such a refreshing way to rehydrate.
It is also ridiculously easy to make. Seriously, you only need three ingredients: watermelon, cucumber, and lime (plus a little water).
The most difficult step is just remembering to keep some frozen watermelon on hand. You can make this recipe with fresh too, but I promise it comes out better if you go through the extra step of freezing some. What I’ve started doing is just chopping up a big watermelon for snacking each week this summer, and putting about a quarter to half of it in the freezer for smoothies. That way it’s always on hand when you need it!
If we’re being nit-picky, it might be more accurate to say this is a slushie than a smoothie. I think of smoothies as creamier, usually thanks to either frozen bananas or yogurts or dairy, whereas slushies are a bit icier. But then again, it’s fruit and veggies all blended up together in drink form, so smoothie seemed fitting as a name.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Whether you want to call it a slushie or a smoothie, you’ll definitely want to try out this recipe. Some of my favorite highlights of this recipe:
- No added sugar – it all comes naturally in the fruit
- Just 63 calories – a great addition to your normal meals or snacks
- Excellent source of Vitamin C – helpful for immunity
- Super hydrating – great for replacing sweat losses after a workout
- Icy cold – perfect on a hot day!
More Refreshing Smoothie Recipes
If you’re looking for additional smoothie recipes this summer, try one of these options:
Be sure to print or pin this recipe so you can try it the next time you’ve got watermelon on hand!
Cucumber Watermelon Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen watermelon
- ½ cup cucumber, peeled & sliced
- ½ lime, juiced
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use as much water as you need to achieve the right texture. I recommend 3/4 cup if you’re using frozen watermelon. If you prefer more of a spoonable texture, use 1/2 cup. If you prefer a very thin smoothie, use 1 cup.
- You can also use fresh watermelon for this recipe, but the texture is better with frozen. If using fresh watermelon, cut the water down to 1/2 cup and throw in a few ice cubes.
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