Vegan Watermelon Smoothie
Few things hit harder on a hot day than a cold, creamy smoothie that tastes like summer in a glass. Frozen watermelon and banana form the base here, giving you that thick, frosty texture without any dairy or added fillers — just real fruit doing all the heavy lifting. A splash of fresh lime juice brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling one-dimensional. Plant-based milk brings it all together into something genuinely smooth and drinkable, and a touch of maple syrup or ground ginger can take it in a slightly different direction if you're feeling it. The whole thing comes together in under two minutes of active blending, making it one of the easiest two-serving recipes you'll keep coming back to all season long. Every ingredient is straightforwardly plant-based, so there's nothing to second-guess — just blend, pour, and enjoy.
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2 servings
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
- 1 medium banana, sliced and frozen
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Freeze the cubed watermelon and sliced banana on a parchment-lined sheet pan for at least 2 hours, or until solid. (If using pre-frozen fruit, skip this step.)
- 2
Add the frozen watermelon, frozen banana, plant-based milk, and lime juice to a blender. Add the maple syrup and ground ginger, if using.
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