This 2-ingredient watermelon smoothie is refreshing, hydrating and invigorating and fabulous for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
You might know (I’ve mentioned it before) that I spent a few years as a raw vegan – with a focus on fruit.
During those years one of my favorite breakfasts was a watermelon smoothie. In fact when I was working in a corporate office, I would usually have my breakfast at my desk when I arrived in the mornings and that breakfast was 99 times out of a 100, a super large watermelon smoothie.
It was a bit of a joke in the office – to the extent that when there was a secret santa one year, I was given a massive (and I mean MASSIVE) joke mug saying ‘LARGE’ over the front.
Yes, I went large on the smoothies. Very large!
Now while I am no longer raw vegan and don’t really recommend it either, the watermelon smoothie breakfasts were not a hardship!
In fact, watermelon is one of the most hydrating fruits and yes, my skin was pretty fabulous when I was drinking this every day!
This smoothie is just 2-ingredients, it really couldn’t be simpler, or easier to throw together.
And served super cold, it is one of the most refreshing things you could drink.
I deliberately kept this smoothie simple, the reason being that watermelon doesn’t mix well (digestively speaking) with too many other fruits, AND then there’s the fact that a watermelon smoothie tastes best when it’s more like an easily drinkable juice, rather than a super thick smoothie.
So that’s why I went with lime. Watermelon and lime flavors blend beautifully, with one flavor simply enhancing the other. There’s no clashes in flavor, or contrasts in texture and that’s just perfect for the purposes of this refreshingly delicious smoothie.
Serve It Cold
I didn’t use ice in this smoothie, rather my trick to serving up a deliciously cold watermelon smoothie is to keep the watermelon in the fridge.
I prefer this to using ice, because ice dilutes the flavor.
However, if you haven’t had time to chill your watermelon, then no worries, use some ice. The important thing is that this smoothie be served cold!
You will love this watermelon smoothie, it is:
- Ice-Cold
- Smooth
- Drinkable
- Quick and Easy
- Only 2-Ingredients
- Refreshing and Hydrating
- Absolutely Delicious!
I think the best time to have this is at breakfast! But of course it works anytime of day. It’s just so fabulous for breakfast as it rehydrates you so perfectly and charges you up for the day ahead!
More Delicious Smoothies
- Mango Smoothie
- Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
- Papaya Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!
Easy 2-Ingredient Watermelon Smoothie
Ingredients
- 6 and ½ cups (2.2lb/1kg) Watermelon Cubed
- 2 Small Limes Juiced
Instructions
- Keep your watermelon chilled in the fridge and when you’re ready to make this smoothie, chop the watermelon into cubes and add to the blender jug.
- Squeeze the limes and add the juice to the blender jug.
- Blend well and then strain it through a kitchen sieve to remove the rough seeds so that you’re left with a very smooth drink. If you happen to use seedless watermelon you should still strain it so that your smoothie is perfectly smooth.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- As long as your watermelon has been chilled in the fridge, there is no need to use ice. However, if you haven’t had time to chill your watermelon first, then add some ice, this drink needs to be served nice and cold.
- This drink is best served immediately but can also be stored for 1-2 days in the fridge.
Amazing! Bought the juiciest melon ever so it didn’t cut pretty. Kids didn’t eat it. Followed your directions. Had some leftover jam berries, about 1/2 cup. Threw the strawberries in. Added a touch of honey and some ice cubes. Blended to perfection. Thank you for the recipe. Perfect treat on a hot day!
That sounds delicious! Thanks so much for your great review!
Made this yesterday and oh my god! I didn’t like watermelon for the longest time, but when I came across this recipe I was intrigued. SO happy I made it, this is absolutely delicious!! Perfect for a hot summer day. Running to the store for more watermelon 🏃🏼♀️Thank you!
So happy you loved it Kalli! Thanks so much for posting!
I made this on a VERY hot day. Let me tell you, this is one of the best most fabulous things I have ever consumed!!!! It is really, I mean really, good and refreshing. By the way I cannot believe it was literally only 2 ingredients!! I will definitely be recommending this to everyone who needs a good smooth smoothie on a hot summer day. Thank you so Alison for sharing your delish VEGAN recipe 😆😆
So happy you loved it Susan! It is the best thing on a hot day. Thanks for the amazing review.
Made this for my husband and I—we absolutely loved it and will be making it many times in the future! Loved the simplicity of it. Winner, winner!
So happy to hear that Paula, thanks for the awesome review!
Wow this recipe is amazing!!
I freeze my watermelon and once frozen I add it to a blender with the juice of two limes.
The texture is more like a slushy and it’s Delicious!!
Thanks so much for sharing your recipe x
That sounds delish! 🙂
Hi, planning on making this tomorrow. Cutting up my watermelon tonight. How many servings does this make & can I make popsicles out of them?
It’s 2 servings for a smoothie, but I haven’t tried these as popsicles, I would guess that it would work well though!
Delicious!!! Thank you
I just made this and it’s sooo good! I absolutely love it. I put ice cubes in mine and it was still good, but next time I’ll make sure to put my watermelon in the fridge. Thanks so much!
Thanks Mo!
I tried it and yum Thanks so much Alison for sharing!!
Will the taste be totally off if I dont have limes and use lemons instead?
The taste will be a little different, but still good! 🙂
Delish!