Description
Summer afternoons in my kitchen often feel like a circus. Between juggling soccer practices, school projects, and the never-ending pile of laundry, I need a quick win. Last week, the heat was relentless. My youngest was cranky, and the older two were bickering over the last popsicle.
Ingredients
3 cups frozen watermelon chunks
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (packed)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup coconut water (cold)
Instructions
- Add the frozen watermelon, mint, lime juice, and coconut water to a high-speed blender
- Start on low, then increase to high. Blend until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides if necessary
- Taste and adjust: add more lime for tartness or more coconut water for thinness
- Serve immediately into glasses
Notes
Always use frozen watermelon; fresh will make a watery drink.
Freeze watermelon chunks on a baking sheet first to prevent clumps.
Do not over-blend; a quick blend preserves fresh taste.
Add mint leaves last to keep their bright flavor prominent.
Store leftover in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; shake or stir before drinking.
Can be frozen in popsicle molds for a frozen treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: watermelon, mint, smoothie, refreshing, no added sugar