Watermelon Banana Smoothie

This is the best watermelon banana smoothie recipe! So easy to make this healthy smoothie is refreshing and perfect for hot summer days. Made with just three ingredients including watermelon, banana and milk, this smoothie is ready in just a few minutes and could not be easier to make. 

Why you will love this recipe: 

• This is the best watermelon and banana smoothie! It is so refreshing and full of fruity flavour. 
• It’s so easy to make. 
• You only need 3 ingredients to make this fruit smoothie including watermelon, banana and milk.
• This smoothie is healthy, and can easily be made dairy free, and vegan.
• This is a watermelon banana smoothie without yogurt. 
• Add some protein powder to turn this into a watermelon banana protein smoothie.
• This smoothie makes great leftovers and is perfect for meal prep. 
• You can easily turn this into a watermelon banana smoothie bowl and add extra toppings such as nuts, shredded coconut or chocolate chips. 
• If you love smoothies you will also love this lemonade smoothie!

Key ingredients and substitutions:

• Watermelon – is there anything more refreshing than fresh, ripe watermelon? Watermelon gives this watermelon smoothie such a nice sweet and refreshing flavour that blends so well with the banana. 
• Banana – ripe banana helps add natural sweetness to this banana smoothie without having to use any added sugar or sweeteners. Be sure to use ripe, yellow bananas rather than unripe green ones. You can use either fresh or frozen ripe banana for this smoothie. 
• Milk – I used full fat coconut milk to make this smoothie because it’s so rich and creamy but you can use any type of milk that you like including dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk etc. 

Banana health benefits: 

Bananas are a healthy, convenient, delicious, and inexpensive fresh fruit. They contain many essential nutrients, fiber and are high in antioxidants. One banana contains approximately 112 calories, 0 grams of fat, 1 gram of protein, 29 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 12% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin C, 7% of the DV for riboflavin, 6% of the DV for folate, 5% of the DV for niacin, 11% of the DV for copper, 10% of the DV for potassium and 8% of the DV for magnesium. 

Bananas have also been shown to support digestive health, help improve blood sugar, help with weight loss, improve cardiovascular health, decrease blood pressure, and can help with exercise recovery. 

Watermelon health benefits:

Watermelon is a healthy fruit that is low in calories, high in water content, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants. It is high in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and magnesium and is a good source of citrulline, an amino acid that can improve exercise performance. It also contains many antioxidants including vitamin C, carotenoids, cucurbitacin E and lycopene. 

In terms of health benefits, studies have shown that watermelon could have anti-cancer properties, could improve cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, may improve digestion, may help macular degeneration, can help with skin health, and may help relieve muscle pain. 

How to make this recipe:

Step one:

First, add all the ingredients to your blender. 

Step two:

Then blend well until smooth, and enjoy!

Tips and variations: 

• You can use any type of milk that you like for this recipe – I love using full fat coconut milk but other options include almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, dairy milk, goat milk, soy milk etc. 
• For a thicker smoothie add a few tablespoons of your favourite yogurt. 
• To increase the protein content and make this a high protein smoothie add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to this smoothie recipe. 
• You can use either fresh or frozen banana for making this smoothie. 
• To make this smoothie dairy free, use a dairy free milk. 
• To make this smoothie vegan, use a dairy free or vegan milk. 
• Add a few fresh or frozen strawberries to turn this into a watermelon strawberry banana smoothie!
• Add a few chunks of fresh or frozen pineapple to turn this into a watermelon, pineapple and banana smoothie. 
• If you are serving a crowd feel free to make a double or triple batch of this smoothie. 

How to store:

Store any leftovers in a glass or jar in the fridge overnight. 

Frequently asked questions: 

Is banana and watermelon a good combination?

Banana and watermelon go really well together. The sweetness of these two fruits compliment each other well and you can combine banana and watermelon in smoothies, fruit juices or fruit salads. 

Are bananas healthy in smoothies?

Bananas are a healthy, affordable fruit with many health benefits including being shown to support digestive health, help improve blood sugar regulation, help with weight loss, improve heart health, decrease blood pressure, and help with exercise recovery.

How many calories are in a banana watermelon smoothie?

The number of calories in a banana watermelon smoothie will depend on the exact ingredients used to make the smoothie and the serving size, but this banana and watermelon smoothie has approximately 461 calories if you drink the whole thing. 

Is this watermelon and banana smoothie for weight loss?

Weight loss is a complex topic that involves multiple factors including the food you eat. Eating healthy can help with weight loss so yes, this watermelon and banana smoothie could help with weight loss if it’s included in an overall healthy diet. 

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Watermelon Banana Smoothie

This is the best watermelon banana smoothie recipe! So easy to make with just 3 ingredients this refreshing smoothie is ready in no time.

Course Beverage, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword summer smoothie, vegan smoothie bowl, watermelon drink

Prep Time 5 minutes

Blend time 1 minute

Total Time 6 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 461 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 1/2 cups chopped watermelon
• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (feel free to omit this)

Optional additions

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp hemp hearts

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to your blender.

2. Blend until smooth.

3. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

1. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used - the values here include the optional protein powder and hemp hearts. 
2. If you are serving a crowd you can double or triple this recipe. 

Nutrition Facts

Watermelon Banana Smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 76mg25%

Sodium 127mg6%

Potassium 990mg28%

Carbohydrates 58g19%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 36g40%

Protein 31g62%

Vitamin A 1648IU33%

Vitamin C 29mg35%

Calcium 347mg35%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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