The watermelon smoothie is an excellent refreshing drink, a detox snack. How to define it? You can call it a smoothie, frappè…
Watermelon HARVEST seasonality: from June to September.
My recipes with watermelon:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1 Person
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Wellness
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 94.47 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 19.75 (g) of which sugars 14.53 (g)
- Proteins 2.84 (g)
- Fat 0.68 (g) of which saturated 0.46 (g)of which unsaturated 0.15 (g)
- Fibers 1.79 (g)
- Sodium 34.78 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 365 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Watermelon Smoothie
- 1 slice watermelon (seedless, discover the Seedless varieties at the bottom of the page)
- 1 cherry tomato (or 1 oz (approx. 2 tbsp) of cucumber)
- 2 tbsp milk kefir (or Greek yogurt or natural plain yogurt – for VEGANS soy yogurt)
- Half lemon juice (or another citrus)
- 1 pinch nutmeg (or chili powder – optional)
- 1 pinch turmeric powder (or fresh + a pinch of black pepper)
For vegans replace kefir with soy yogurt or plant-based milk.
What goes well with watermelon? Melon, peaches, apricots, berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants), plums or prunes, barattiere or carosello, figs, strawberries, cherries, bananas, pears, and apples.
Watermelon Smoothie
- Hand Blenders
- Glass for hand blender
For a better result, you can use a Blender, like the Nutribullet.
Blended Watermelon
Cut a slice of watermelon (a seedless variety if using the hand blender, while if using a Blender you can grind the seeds too), then cut it into even cubes.
Pour it into the immersion blender glass (or the Blender glass) along with a peeled cherry tomato (or a little cucumber), lemon juice, and desired spices (turmeric and black pepper, nutmeg), blend.
Then, if desired, add a type of sugar (agave syrup, honey) and kefir (or soy yogurt for vegans).
WATERMELON SMOOTHIE STORAGE
The smoothie should be enjoyed shortly after preparation, otherwise it can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
What is watermelon juice good for?
Watermelon juice is good for hydrating the body, refreshing in the summer, improving digestion, and providing antioxidants. It helps reduce inflammation, support heart health, and provide vitamins A and C.
What are watermelon seeds good for?
Watermelon seeds provide more protein than a protein bar, help to strengthen bones, increase energy, and provide essential vitamins and minerals. Only if they are ground or chewed and not swallowed whole.
Curiosities
What are the characteristics of seedless watermelons?
The Seedless Watermelon is a variety characterized by almost no seeds that are white, soft, and small, and do not cause any digestive discomfort while leaving the flesh firm and crunchy. This makes consuming seedless watermelons more convenient and enjoyable, eliminating the need to spit out or remove seeds during consumption.
Seedless watermelons are available in different sizes, shapes, and flesh colors and are a source of hydration with a high water content. However, they may be more expensive than traditional varieties due to the greater care required in cultivation to maintain their ‘seedless’ characteristic.What are the seedless watermelons?
The most well-known varieties of watermelons with low seed content or seedless are:
1. BLACK PEARL (black watermelon or Morina): round and medium-sized with red flesh, sweet, juicy, crunchy, and very few soft, small, and white seeds. The skin is smooth and a very dark green without stripes. Typical of Mantua.
2. GAVINA or SIRIUS (mini watermelon): sweet and rich in water. The skin is light. It is cultivated in Sardinia.
3. Crimson or Tiger seedless: with deep red, sweet, juicy, and crunchy flesh. It has only small underdeveloped or undeveloped seeds.
4. GRACIOSA (yellow watermelon): round watermelon with yellow flesh, very sweet, crunchy, and fiber-free, with a reduced number of seeds or seedless. Smooth and light green skin with dark green stripes.
Remember that, despite the name ‘seedless’, these watermelons may contain some small underdeveloped seeds or possibly a few larger, developed seeds, but in much-reduced quantities compared to traditional varieties.Are ‘seedless’ watermelons GMOs?
No, they are simply the result of the latest and most attentive selection processes carried out with natural techniques.
