Smoothies are thick drinks from fruits, berries and vegetables with pulp. Thanks to their benefits, they are becoming increasingly popular. In addition, the smoothie is able to replace a light snack or dessert, while they can be used without the risk of gaining extra pounds. One of the popular options for a healthy drink is a watermelon smoothie. From this berry it is made in August and September, when it reaches maximum ripeness. Such drinks have a refreshing taste, are moderately sweet, and their energy value is extremely low. For this reason, watermelon smoothies are often chosen by those who monitor their health and control their weight.
Features of watermelon selection and smoothie making
The desire to cook watermelon is not only healthy, but at the same time a delicious smoothie naturally. However, the risk to buy loose, overripe or, on the contrary, unripe and unsweetened berry is large enough. For this reason, the main task is to choose a quality product. Experienced housewives know how to do it right.
- Gourds should be purchased in reliable outlets. If you purchase a watermelon on the street, make sure that the merchant has a license. In any case, avoid shopping near busy motorways.
- It is not necessary to buy a watermelon before the season begins, when melon crops are ripening. This happens from mid-August to late September. Otherwise, you risk to get a berry, stuffed with nitrates and other chemicals.
- Be sure to carefully review the watermelon before you buy. If it has cracks and other damage, you should refrain from buying, as bacteria that multiply rapidly could penetrate the pulp. Damage should be considered and artificially made an incision in the area of the tail to demonstrate the ripeness of the watermelon.
- A close inspection will determine the degree of ripeness of the berry. The green tail and the absence of a bright spot on the peel indicate that the watermelon is not ripe. Ripe specimens have dry tails, on their surface you can see a bright spot in size from 5 to 10 cm.
- If you do not want to buy a watermelon with a large number of seeds, give preference to round specimens. Their flesh will also be sweeter.
- For making a smoothie, the watermelon pulp needs to be frozen and then blended. Before freezing the pulp can be cut into small pieces, then it will freeze faster. If there is no time to cool the berries, you can add crushed ice to the shaker.
A delicious smoothie is obtained from one watermelon, without adding other berries or fruits. However, the most interesting flavors can be obtained by mixing watermelon pulp with other ingredients.
Watermelon smoothie with lemon juice and honey
Composition:
- watermelon - 5-7 kg;
- lemon - 2 pcs .;
- mineral water with gas - 0, 25 l;
- honey - to taste.
Method of preparation:
- Wash the watermelon, cut it, cut it into pieces. Separate the flesh from the rind, remove the seeds. Pulp put in the freezer for about an hour.
- Wash the lemons, cut them in half and use a citrus juicer to squeeze the lemon juice. If you decide to squeeze the juice manually, you will need more lemons (3 pcs.), And from the juice you need to take the time to remove the seeds or their fragments.
- Honey should be melted before making a smoothie. It is better to do this in a water bath so that this valuable product of beekeeping does not lose its beneficial properties.
- Mix melted honey with lemon juice.
- Remove the watermelon pulp from the freezer, put it into the pan, pour the lemon-honey mixture and a glass of chilled mineral water into it.
- Beat a watermelon with a blender while mixing with other ingredients.
Before serving, a watermelon-lemon smoothie is recommended to decorate with a sprig of mint.
Smoothies of watermelon and banana
Composition:
- watermelon - 2, 5-3 kg;
- bananas - 0.5 kg;
- sweet yogurt (preferably banana) - 120 ml.
Method of preparation:
- Peel the bananas, cut each into 5-6 pieces and place in the freezer for half an hour.
- Free the watermelon pulp from the seeds, separate them from the rind, cut them into too large cubes and send them to the bananas.
- After half an hour, remove the watermelon and banana from the freezer, put it into a suitable container, break it with a blender.
- Add yogurt to the watermelon-banana puree and stir in the smoothies with a blender or mixer.
When serving, smoothies can be decorated with small slices of banana or watermelon.
Smoothies from watermelon and melon
Composition:
- strawberries - 0, 3 kg;
- watermelon (pulp) - 0, 2 kg;
- melon (pulp) - 0, 2 kg;
- banana (pulp) - 100-150 g;
- ginger root - 5 g.
Method of preparation:
- Peel ginger root, then finely grate or chop with a blender.
- Wash the strawberries, remove the sepals, blot with a napkin and put in the freezer.
- Prepare the melon and watermelon flesh, cut into small cubes and put in the freezer too.
- Remove the peel from the banana, cut the flesh into slices that are not too thin. Also freeze.
- After half an hour, remove the frozen berries and fruits, add the ginger and whisk all together at maximum power until a smooth, pureed mixture is obtained.
Sugar is not necessary to be added to the smoothies prepared according to this recipe - it will be sweet enough thanks to its ingredients.
Watermelon smoothie with ice cream
Composition:
- watermelon pulp - 100 g;
- milk - 0, 25 l;
- vanilla ice cream - 130 g.
Method of preparation:
- Cool the milk in the refrigerator.
- Cut the watermelon pulp into small cubes and freeze.
- Put watermelon slices in the blender bowl, chop them.
- Pour in milk and add ice cream, dividing it with a knife or spoon into small pieces.
- Beat it all together for a minute.
The smoothie made according to this recipe looks more like a milkshake, but it turns out to be thicker, has a distinct creamy watermelon flavor with hints of vanilla and a pleasant pink color.
Watermelon Smoothies with Beets
Composition:
- watermelon (or part of watermelon) - 4 kg;
- beets - 0, 2 kg;
- cabbage kale - 0, 2 kg;
- crushed ice - to taste;
- mint - for decoration.
Method of preparation:
- Prepare a watermelon. To do this, the pulp must be separated from the peel, cut into small pieces, cleaned of seeds. After that, the watermelon chunks need to be refrigerated for at least an hour.
- Wash the beets, peel. Raw cut it into small pieces, chop in a blender. You can not grated grate grated beets with small holes, on which you usually rub potato for pancakes.
- From beet puree squeeze juice. This can be done through a sieve or with the help of folded gauze.
- Turn the cabbage leaves into a puree using a blender.
- Watermelon pulp break in a blender.
- Add the beetroot juice and cabbage, mix thoroughly. For this, it is best to use a blender too.
- Pour a small amount of crushed ice at the bottom of glasses, pour smoothie over it. In each glass, place on top of a leaf of mint.
This recipe allows you to make a particularly healthy drink, which should be included in the menu for anyone who wants to lose weight and feel fresh and healthy. After all, it combines the benefits of beets, cabbage and watermelon. At the same time the taste of this smoothie is pleasant and harmonious, you will be happy to drink it.
Smoothies with watermelon and pineapple
Composition:
- watermelon pulp - 150 g;
- fresh or canned pineapple - 150 g;
- ice - to taste.
Method of preparation:
- Cut the flesh of watermelon and pineapple into small cubes, cool.
- Turn into a mash with a blender.
- Place the mixture in a shaker, add some crushed ice and whisk.
It remains to pour a watermelon-pineapple smoothie in glasses and serve.
Watermelon smoothie easy to prepare. It will refresh on a hot day, will allow to quench not only thirst, but also hunger. The drink is useful and has a low energy value, so it is suitable even for those who watch the figure and refrain from eating any desserts.
