Cool down with this tasty watermelon banana smoothie bursting with fresh mint and lime flavor.
This refreshing weight-loss-friendly summer drink contains no milk, no yogurt, and no added sugar. Not to mention it's dairy-free, and vegan, as well!
More ideas to use up leftover watermelon? Try my watermelon cucumber salad without feta or this alcohol-free watermelon slushie next!
It's watermelon season again, yay!
As you already know, I love making easy yet delicious recipes from all the colorful plants God gives us to eat and nourish our bodies every season.
You'll never go wrong with whatever fruit or veggie you choose to enjoy on its own or use it up in some yummy recipe.
Watermelon is a wonderful fruit for a quick and simple summer smoothie. It's packed with essential good-for-you nutrients and antioxidants plus, it's low in calories and sugar.
Due to its high water content, this juicy fruit will keep you well-hydrated while boosting your immunity and improving your digestion.
Besides that, powerful antioxidants like lycopene and cucurbitacin E may help you with disease prevention and reducing inflammation.
That's why this watermelon banana smoothie without yogurt, dairy, or water is a fantastic way to chill out on a warm sunny day!
It's also great if you want to slim down and lose weight in a healthy and enjoyable way!
For a light fat-burning breakfast, a post-workout recovery snack, or a kid-friendly treat try this frosty watermelon lime shake.
Looking for more summer smoothie recipes for weight loss? Check out my peach raspberry smoothie, raspberry and banana smoothie, or this peach banana smoothie I made recently.
Now are you ready to quench your thirst with this fruity watermelon and banana combo?
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Ingredients
You'll need only 4 wholesome ingredients to make this vegan watermelon smoothie:
- Fresh watermelon. Choose ripe, sweet, and juicy watermelon. It's best to chill it in the fridge before using it in this recipe.
- Frozen banana. For natural sweetness and creaminess use ripe, frozen banana.
- Lime juice. We'll need some sparkling zesty notes here, so why not?
- Fresh mint. This herb makes all the difference 🙂 It wonderfully freshens up this dairy-free watermelon and banana blend.
As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
How To Make Watermelon And Banana Smoothie?
Combine. Add cubed melon, frozen banana slices, freshly squeezed lime juice, and fresh mint leaves in a high-speed blender or food processor.
Blend and enjoy. Blend until super smooth and creamy. Taste, and add maple syrup or agave nectar if you love a sweeter smoothie. Garnish with sliced lime or fresh mint. Serve immediately while cold dividing it into two glasses and enjoy!
Substitutions
- Banana. For a watermelon smoothie without a banana, you can use frozen avocado, vegan Greek yogurt, coconut cream, or chia seeds. In this case, you may want to add 1-2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup, or agave nectar to make your smoothie pleasantly sweet.
- Lime juice. You can replace it with fresh lemon juice or orange juice.
- Mint. You can use fresh basil leaves instead of mint leaves.
Variations
- Add protein. To make this smoothie a filling meal replacement you can blend in a scoop of your favorite plant-based protein powder, rolled oats, or vegan Greek yogurt.
- Add seeds. Ground flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp hearts would be a nice addition for more nutritional goodness.
- Add frozen strawberries to make a strawberry watermelon smoothie.
- Add frozen pineapple chunks to make a watermelon pineapple smoothie.
- Turn it into a watermelon smoothie bowl. Pour it into a bowl and add toppings like homemade granola, peanut butter, nuts, cashew butter, or shredded coconut.
Equipment
All you need to make this watermelon weight-loss smoothie is a high-powered blender.
Storage
It's best to enjoy this smoothie right away. If you have any leftovers store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Optionally, you can freeze it in ice cube trays or silicone popsicle molds for up to 2 months. These are so good in summer!
Top Tips
- For an extra thick and frosty texture use either frozen bananas or frozen watermelon. Since I used fresh watermelon I didn't need any additional liquid. If you use frozen watermelon and fresh banana the texture will be thicker and you may need to add a few splashes of milk or water, to thin it out.
- If you are using only fresh fruit simply throw in a few ice cubes for a nicely thick and chilled smoothie.
- Use very ripe bananas since they are the main source of sweetness alongside watermelon.
- Keep in mind that this smoothie is lightly sweet so if prefer it on the sweeter side simply add in maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Use a high-speed blender for a creamy and silky-smooth consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Of course, you can. Watermelon is an amazing fruit to use in your wholesome smoothies and summertime beverages. Not only will it fill you with an abundance of plant-based energy but will successfully satisfy your sweet tooth without the need for refined sugar, as well.
Absolutely! You can cut it into chunks or create small balls with a melon baller and pack the pieces into freezer-friendly bags or containers.
Note that frozen watermelon chunks will become mushy when thawed so it's better to use them only in preparing smoothies, sorbets, or ice cream recipes.
To point out, if you use frozen watermelon, you'll get a thicker and creamier smoothie texture. But keep in mind that in this case, you'll have to add some liquid, water, plant-based milk, and fresh banana so the mixture will blend well.
Watermelon and banana make a decadent, lightly sweet, and ultra-hydrating concoction that is highly beneficial for your health.
Watermelon contains important nutrients including Vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.
In addition, it's rich in lycopene and cucurbitacin E, plant compounds with anticancer effects that support heart health, and reduce inflammation, and oxidative stress.
Moreover, bananas are a gut-friendly fruit that is full of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and various antioxidants and phytonutrients. They may improve digestion, boost your metabolism, and prevent constipation.
So, if your goal is to be stronger and leaner then this smoothie is an excellent choice for you.
The simple answer is yes, there is no need to de-seed watermelon before using it in your smoothie.
You can surely remove them if you like but I find it an unnecessary and time-consuming task.
In fact, watermelon seeds are fully edible, very low in calories, and have a rich nutritional value. They contain an array of nutrients like magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
There are lots of tasty ways to use up an entire watermelon. Enjoy the best unprocessed fresh produce from the farmer's market or grocery store while it lasts!
It could be a yummy ingredient in many sweet and savory recipes like salads, smoothies, sorbets, or tropical cocktails. Or you could make some ice-cold watermelon popsicles that kids will absolutely adore!
Watermelon pairs well with a variety of fruits like bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, kiwi, peaches, nectarines, grapefruit, pomegranates, coconut, lemon, lime, mango, pineapple, or papaya. Also, cucumber, avocado, mint, and basil may complement well this sweet fruit.
It's completely safe to drink a fruit smoothie every day, just make sure you are using only whole fruits without adding sugar. Because of the high amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, it will strengthen your immune system, improve your digestion, and keep you full and satisfied until your next meal.
10 Benefits Of Watermelon
Watermelon is highly beneficial for men, women, and children alike. Here are the top 10 benefits of eating this luscious nutrient-dense fruit.
- Watermelon is rich in powerful antioxidants, especially lycopene, and cucurbitacin E. Lycopene is an essential nutrient that may be associated with a lower risk of some types of cancer and decreased blood pressure.
- Its high water content aids in the hydration of your body and keeps you full for a long time.
- It's rich in vital vitamins and minerals that help you prevent cancer and other diseases.
- It has anti-inflammatory properties that boost your overall immunity and well-being.
- Watermelon may lower inflammation and oxidative stress thanks to its high lycopene and vitamin C content.
- It improves digestion and supports regular bowel movements.
- It keeps your eyes healthy and may help prevent macular degeneration.
- It may help relieve muscle soreness. Watermelon juice is a super powerful recovery beverage after an intense workout.
- Watermelon works wonders for your skin and hair thanks to vitamin C, vitamin A, and other vital nutrients.
- Watermelon is a weight-loss-friendly food. It certainly is one of the best fruits to eat when you're trying to shed some pounds, burn body fat, and maintain a healthy weight.
Weight-Loss Smoothie Recipes (No Yogurt)
📖 Recipe
Watermelon Banana Smoothie For Weight Loss (No Yogurt)
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh watermelon (cooled in the fridge before preparing the smoothie) cubed
- 1 banana frozen
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Add cubed melon, frozen banana slices, freshly squeezed lime juice, and fresh mint leaves in a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend until super smooth and creamy. Taste, and add maple syrup or agave nectar if you love a sweeter smoothie. Garnish with sliced lime or fresh mint. Serve immediately while cold dividing it into two glassesand enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: It's best to enjoy this smoothie right away. If you have any leftovers store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Optionally, you can freeze it in ice cube trays or silicone popsicle molds for up to 2 months. These are so good in summer!
- For an extra thick and frosty texture use either frozen bananas or frozen watermelon. Since I used fresh watermelon I didn't need any additional liquid. If you use frozen watermelon and fresh banana the texture will be thicker and you may need to add a few splashes of milk or water, to thin it out.
- If you are using only fresh fruit simply throw in a few ice cubes for a nicely thick and chilled smoothie.
- Use very ripe bananas since they are the main source of sweetness alongside watermelon.
- Keep in mind that this smoothie is lightly sweet so if prefer it on the sweeter side simply add in maple syrup or agave nectar.
- See the post above for more tips, substitutions, and variations.
Nutrition
Did you make this easy watermelon smoothie?
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Kayla DiMaggio
This strawberry watermelon smoothie was so refreshing! I loved how it is the perfect Summer drink!
Marinela
I'm so happy you loved it, Kayla, thanks for commenting!
EMily
This banana watermelon smoothie was so delicious and refreshing! This smoothie is especially perfect for summer! Thank you for sharing the benefits of watermelon!
Marinela
I'm happy to hear that, Emily, thank you too for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Lucy
This is the perfect drink for summer. So refreshing and hydrating.
Marinela
Agree! Thank you for your lovely feedback Lucy.
Anaiah
Love this easy watermelon smoothie so much! It truly is the perfect summertime drink. It's been super hot here lately so we froze ours and made a slushie. Thanks for the idea!
Marinela
That's a great idea too, Anaiah! Thank you for your lovely comment.
Andrea White
What a refreshing summer smoothie! Can't wait to try it out!
Andrea White
What a refreshing summer smoothie! Can’t wait to try it out!
Marinela
Let me know how it went if you make it Andrea!
Daniela
Perfect way to use up a watermelon we had left from the weekend. Delicious and easy recipe!
Marinela
Yes, this smoothie is a fantastic way to use up any watermelon leftovers. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us Daniela!
Joshua
This is the greatest drink recipe. So refreshing and easy to make. Watermelon is the perfect way to hydrate!
Marinela
Yes, especially in summer, watermelons are an easy way to hydrate our bodies.Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us Joshua.
Julia
I've been looking for something new to try with watermelons and this recipe made a wonderful, fresh and refreshing smoothie which we're going to have again and again. Delicious. Thank you.
Marinela
Yayy, I'm happy to hear that you loved this easy watermelon smoothie, Julia.Thanks for sharing your lovely feedback with us.