Cashew Free Watermelon Mint Smoothie
Bright, refreshing, and almost too pretty to drink, this blended watermelon treat is exactly what a hot day calls for. Frozen watermelon does the heavy lifting here, giving the smoothie a thick, slushy texture without needing any dairy or nut-based additions. Fresh mint and a squeeze of lime juice cut through the sweetness with a clean, cooling finish, while a little grated ginger adds just enough warmth to make every sip interesting. Coconut water keeps things light and hydrating rather than heavy, and a drizzle of honey lets you dial the sweetness up or down to your taste. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, which means you're basically one frozen fruit stash away from a seriously satisfying drink. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something you'd pay way too much for at a juice bar.
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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)
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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