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Celebrate National Watermelon Day With This Smoothie Recipe

By Odunmorayo Oke

03 August 2024   |   10:13 am

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National Watermelon Day, celebrated yearly on August 3rd, is the best day to indulge in a refreshing and healthy watermelon smoothie. Watermelon is a popular fruit known for being juicy, hydrating and packed with nutrients. And one of the best ways to enjoy this fruit is in a chilled smoothie. This smoothie is the perfect…

National Watermelon Day, celebrated yearly on August 3rd, is the best day to indulge in a refreshing and healthy watermelon smoothie. Watermelon is a popular fruit known for being juicy, hydrating and packed with nutrients.

And one of the best ways to enjoy this fruit is in a chilled smoothie. This smoothie is the perfect mix of sweet, tart, and herbal flavours. Watermelon provides vitamin C, vitamin A, and hydration, while cucumber adds a cooling element. A squeeze of lime juice and some fresh mint leaves round out the flavors for a truly refreshing drink.

This smoothie is not just delicious, but it also has some great health benefits. Watermelon is rich in the antioxidant lycopene, which can help support heart health and reduce inflammation. Cucumber is low in calories yet high in important vitamins and minerals like vitamin K, vitamin C, and magnesium.

Additionally, this smoothie is an excellent addition for breakfast, or to be taken as a snack, or post-workout refresher. The combination of nutrients from the watermelon, cucumber, lime, and mint can also help support healthy digestion and even aid in weight loss or detox.

So if you’re looking for a tasty and nutritious way to celebrate National Watermelon Day, give this smoothie a try.

Watermelon Cucumber Smoothie

Ingredients

2 cups cubed watermelon
1 cup chopped cucumber
Juice of 1 lime
6-8 fresh mint leaves
1 cup ice

Instructions

1. Add the cubed watermelon, chopped cucumber, lime juice, and mint leaves to a high-powered blender.
2. Top with the ice cubes.
3. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour the watermelon cucumber smoothie into a glass.
5. Garnish with an extra mint leaf if desired.
6. Serve the smoothie chilled.

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Tips

1. For the best flavour, use fresh, ripe watermelon.
2. Adjust the amount of lime juice to your taste preference.
3. Feel free to add a drizzle of honey if you want it a bit sweeter.
4. You can also add in diced strawberries for extra sweetness, or Greek yogurt to make the smoothie thicker.

This smoothie is best consumed chilled and immediately. Enjoy!