Coral Watermelon, Strawberry and Basil Smoothie
An original, light, fragrant smoothie that blends juicy watermelon sweetness, strawberry tartness, and a fresh herbal hint of basil. Yogurt adds creaminess while lime brightens the flavor.
Ingredients
- 300 g seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled (without peel)
- 180 g frozen strawberries (whole or en mitades)
- 160 g plain Greek yogurt (preferiblemente cold)
- 30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 8 g fresh basil leaves (sueltas, without compactar)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 120 ml cold water (for ajustar textura)
- 80 g ice (optional for a textura more cold)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Add the watermelon, frozen strawberries, Greek yogurt, lime juice, basil leaves, honey, and cold water to a blender.
- 2
2. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy. For a colder, thicker texture, add the ice and blend 15 to 20 seconds more.
- 3
3. Taste the smoothie and adjust with a little more honey or a few extra drops of lime juice if you want to balance sweetness and acidity.
- 4
4. Serve immediately in 2 chilled glasses. For a more aromatic finish, garnish with a small basil leaf on top.
- 5
5. No cooking is required; if you want to chill the glasses before serving, place them in the refrigerator for 5 minutes at 39 °F / 4 °C.
Chef tips
Use very cold watermelon so you do not need too much ice, which can dilute the flavor. Blend the basil just enough to perfume the drink without overpowering it.
Substitutions
You can swap the honey for agave syrup for a strict vegetarian version. Greek yogurt can be replaced with lactose-free plain yogurt or plant-based yogurt, though allergens and dietary tags would change accordingly.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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