IT’S SUMMER-TIME WATERMELON AND FRUIT SMOOTHIE SEASON

It’s summer-fun time right now and what better way to cool off than with a deliciously refreshing watermelon and fruit smoothie. Low in calories and packed with vitamins, an ice cold watermelon-based smoothie is your go-to drink after a good workout, on the beach or while relaxing at home with family and friends. Here’s how to prepare a range of quick, easy, watermelon-inspired smoothies.

Directions:

In each instance, use 2 cups of frozen watermelon pieces, cut into 2 ½ cm cubes, then blend well with 

your chosen fruit. It’s also essential that your smoothie is really cold, so either freeze your fruit first, buy

frozen fruit, or add in a healthy amount of ice. 

Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie

Watermelon and strawberries complement each other extremely well. Strawberries are also very high in antioxidants, making this a superb drink for the health-conscious.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen strawberries.

• 2 cups frozen watermelon pieces, cut into 1-inch cubes.

• 1 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt.

• 2 teaspoons honey.

Watermelon Banana Smoothie

Bananas add a great creamy texture and wonderful flavour when combined with watermelon. The nutrients in bananas also help with digestion and are great for heart health and weight loss.

Ingredients

• 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced.

• 2 cups frozen watermelon pieces, cut into 2 ½ cm cubes.

• 1 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt.

• 2 teaspoons honey.

Watermelon Blueberry Smoothie

If you’re looking for a super-charged superfood smoothie then simply add in Blue Berries and away you go! Blueberries are amongst the most nutrient dense foods in the world and the number 1 antioxidant of all fruits and veggies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen blueberries

• 2 cups frozen watermelon pieces, cut into 2 ½ cm cubes.

• 1 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt.

• 2 teaspoons honey.

So there you go! Now all you need are your sunglasses, some chilled music, great conversation and a tall 

glass. Smooth. Very, very smooth.