Ingredients
– 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
– 1 cup fresh mint leaves
– 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
– 1 cup coconut water or regular water
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
Creating the Watermelon Mint Smoothie is simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare Watermelon: Start by cubing the seedless watermelon, ensuring it is fresh and ripe for optimal sweetness.
2. Gather Mint: Wash the fresh mint leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt. Set them aside.
3. Add Ingredients to Blender: In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, mint leaves, honey (if using), coconut water or regular water, and lime juice.
4. Blend Until Smooth: Pulse the mixture on high speed until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. This should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5. Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add more liquid gradually and blend until you reach the desired consistency.
6. Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Taste your smoothie, and if you prefer it sweeter, add a little more honey or agave syrup and blend again.
7. Serve: Pour the smoothie into chilled glasses. If desired, add ice cubes for an extra chill.
8. Garnish: For a delightful touch, garnish with a sprig of mint or a small slice of watermelon on the rim of the glass.
These steps will guide you to create this incredible smoothie effortlessly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 1g