Low Sugar Watermelon Mint Smoothie
Watermelon is basically summer in fruit form, and blending it frozen turns it into something thick, frosty, and genuinely refreshing. The combination of bright mint, zingy lime, and a hint of fresh ginger gives this smoothie a complexity that feels way more sophisticated than the short ingredient list suggests. Every drop of sweetness here comes straight from the watermelon itself, so you're not dealing with added syrups, flavored powders, or sweetened juice blends that sneak sugar into otherwise clean drinks. Coconut water keeps the texture perfectly pourable while adding a subtle natural flavor that ties everything together. The optional honey is just that — optional — so you stay fully in control of what goes into your glass. Serve it immediately for the best icy texture, and don't skip the fresh mint garnish if you have it; it makes the whole thing look and smell incredible.
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2 servings
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup coconut water
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Can be omittedhoney
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the frozen watermelon, mint leaves, lime juice, grated ginger, and coconut water to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth and no chunks remain, about 45–60 seconds. If the blender stalls, add coconut water 1 tablespoon at a time until it moves freely.
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