5-minute Nourishing Watermelon Banana Smoothie
This nourishing 5 minute watermelon banana smoothie is made with just 5 simple ingredients and is packed with protein, fiber and antioxidant-rich Vitamin C. It’s a healthy and refreshing breakfast smoothie and a terrific way to start your day! Toss fruit, milk, and Greek yogurt, with a generous squeeze of lime juice, into a high- powdered blender, and voila! — a nutritious morning smoothie.
I’m excited for you to try my insanely easy and refreshing watermelon banana smoothie! It reminds me of my younger days – hanging out at the mall with an Orange Julius in hand (and I’m not mad about it)! Haha.
It’s refreshing, creamy and will actually keep you feeling full like my tropical green smoothie and orange ginger smoothie. Because there’s nothing worse than whipping up a delicious smoothie for breakfast and then feeling hungry 30 minutes later, right?! This one has my Registered Dietitian PFF formula (protein, fat and fiber) to leave you satisfied on all fronts.
This easy watermelon smoothie recipe is made with 5 simple Ingredients that you likely already have on hand! If you can’t find frozen watermelon in your local grocery store’s freezer aisle, I highly recommend freezing extra so you can enjoy this little slice of heaven any time of the year.
A few tips before we jump in!
- Use frozen fruit if possible for a creamy texture
- If using fresh watermelon, look for seedless watermelon and freeze beforehand
- Double the recipe and freeze for a quick and easy grab-and-go meal prepped breakfast smoothie
How to Make a Watermelon Smoothie
What You’ll Need
- Watermelon, cubed and frozen
- Banana, frozen
- Greek yogurt ( I like 2-5% for extra creaminess!)
- ½ cup milk of choice ( I used unsweetened vanilla oat milk but any will do)
- Juice of ½ lime
Add all ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth. That’s it, that’s all! Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately, or freeze it for later!
Ingredient Substitutions & Additions
- Milk substitutes: I used unsweetened vanilla oat milk but any milk will do, including traditional dairy milk.
- Yogurt substitutes: For a vegan version, swap the yogurt for your favorite dairy free yogurt like coconut yogurt or almond yogurt. While this particular watermelon smoothie is made with yogurt, you can also leave it out altogether. It won’t be as thick and creamy without the yogurt, but will be equally refreshing!
- Protein Powder: The Greek yogurt in this smoothie is a great source of protein (over 20 grams!) but if you’d like even more protein, or wish to make the recipe vegan, feel free to add your favorite protein powder (obviously a plant-based option if going the vegan route!)
- Fruit/Vegetable substitutes:
- Sub half of the banana for ½ cup of frozen strawberries for a Watermelon Strawberry Banana Smoothie.
- Add ½ cup or ⅓ of an English Cucumber for a dose of veggies in a delicious watermelon cucumber smoothie. Banana is optional in this version.
- Other fruit that would work well with this combo: mango, pineapple, or other melon like cantaloupe or honeydew melon.
- Add 1-2 tbsp of seeds like hemp, chia or flax for an extra does of fiber and plant-based fats and antioxidants.
How to Meal Prep this Watermelon Banana Smoothie
Even though this is the ultimate easy watermelon smoothie recipe, I’m a huge advocate of making the most of your time and making extra to enjoy later whenever you can, — instant meal, zero clean up, more free time for you!
Meal Prep Instructions
- Multiply the recipe by however many meals you’d like it to last. Ex: if you’d like to have 6 servings on hand, triple the recipe.
- Blend up the smoothie as you would when preparing it to drink fresh.
- Pour the smoothie into a silicon line muffin tin and freeze until solid. Once frozen, remove the little smoothie pucks from the silicone liners and place them in a reusable storage bag like this one.
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Make from Frozen
There are two different ways you can enjoy your meal prepped smoothie from frozen:
- Remove from the freezer and place in a jar with a lid to thaw overnight. Before drinking, give it a good shake to mix and ingredients that have settled and enjoy!
- Remove from the freezer and place in a microwave safe cup. Thaw on the defrost setting until thawed enough to mix. Mix with a fork, or shake it up in a jar with a lid and enjoy!
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Watermelon and Banana Smoothie Benefits
This watermelon smoothie recipe is packed with nutrition!
Watermelon
- Watermelon contains vitamin C, an essential co-factor for collagen biosynthesis. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body that helps support skin, tendons, bones, and ligaments.
- Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that can neutralize harmful free radicals in the body that can cause damage to our cells.
- Watermelon is over 90% water, giving it hydrating properties that help with regulating blood flow, aiding in digestion, maintaining a comfortable body temperature, and so much more.
Banana
- Bananas contain a source of fiber which helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, helping keep blood sugar levels balanced.
- In addition, bananas contain a source of vitamin B6. This B vitamin is a coenzyme that assists in the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Greek Yogurt
- Greek yogurt is an excellent source of protein, containing around 12g of protein in 1/2 cup! Protein is Important for the formation of structures in our body such as our muscles, bone, teeth, skin, tendons, blood vessels, hair, nails and enzymes.
- Another important nutrient in Greek yogurt is calcium, which helps prevent against bone related diseases such as osteoporosis (decreased bone density) and osteomalacia (soft bones).
Other Healthy Smoothies you’ll Love
If you blend up this Watermelon Banana Smoothie, it would make my day if you would leave a comment and/or star rating below— I love hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram @lindsaypleskot so I can see your versions! It makes me so happy to see these recipes come to life in your kitchens! xo
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Watermelon Banana Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 Minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: North American
Description
This watermelon banana smoothie is made with just 5 simple ingredients and is packed with protein, fiber and antioxidant rich vitamin C. This creamy smoothie is a perfect breakfast to fuel your day, and can even be prepped ahead for busy mornings!
Ingredients
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed and frozen
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 cup of 2% or 5% Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a balender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Enjoy immediately, or see the recipe notes below for meal prep and storage instructions.
Notes
Milk Substitutes: I used unsweetened vanilla oat milk but any milk will do, including traditional dairy milk.
Yogurt Substitutes: For a vegan version, swap the yogurt for your favorite dairy free yogurt like coconut yogurt or almond yogurt. While this particular watermelon smoothie is made with yogurt, you can also leave it out altogether. It won’t be as thick and creamy without the yogurt, but will be equally refreshing!
Protein Powder: The Greek yogurt in this smoothie is a great source of protein (over 20 grams!) but if you’d like even more protein, or wish to make the recipe vegan, feel free to add your favorite protein powder (obviously a plant-based option if going the vegan route).
Fruit/Vegetable Substitutes:
- Sub half of the banana for ½ cup of frozen strawberries for a Watermelon Strawberry Banana Smoothie.
- Add ½ cup or ⅓ of an English Cucumber for a dose of veggies in a delicious watermelon cucumber smoothie. Banana is optional in this version.
- Other fruit that would work well with this combo: Mango, pineapple, or other melon like cantaloupe or honeydew.
Other Add-Ins: 1-2 tbsp seeds like hemp, chia or flax for an extra dose of fiber, plant-based fats and antioxidants.
This was so yummy and refreshing. Also kid approved by a couple of picky toddlers.
Amazing! It’s the ultimate compliment when it’s picky eater approved! SO happy you and the family are enjoying it Mahetzy! Thanks so much for sharing!
This is one of my favourite smoothies ever.
I had no idea I could use a watermelon this way and now I’m obsessed! Thanks so much for this recipe!
Ah this makes me so happy to hear Laura! So happy you’re enjoying it! Make sure to stock some extra Watermelon in the freezer for those winter months 😋 Thanks for sharing!