3 Watermelon Smoothies for Hot Summer

Now is summer and great
time in Finland. After half year of waiting in cold weather, it’s so nice to enjoy hot
summer day with fresh and cold watermelon smoothies. Watermelon is one of
the cheapest and most common fruit we buy in the summer time. Even in Finland,
I can find it easy with a suitable price. As you might know, watermelon
contains 92% of water and rich sources of Lycopene, minerals and vitamins. This
summer fruit has excellent levels of vitamin A, C and B6. Vitamin A found in
water melon can boost our immune systems. Meanwhile, vitamin B6 helps the
immune system to produce antibodies to fight diseases. Vitamin C works to
enhance immune systems to against infection and free radical. Besides,
watermelon also contains rich sources of minerals. We can take a daily required
potassium levels by having a two-cup serving (280g) of water melon.


That is some main information
about watermelon. And now it’s time to make 3 most basic watermelon smoothies.
All smoothies are easy to make and tasty.

Watermelon and Yogurt Smoothies

Ingredients:

– 1 medium watermelon
– 125 ml or 4fl of plain live
yoghurt

Yogurt contain high amount of calcium and live bacteria that are beneficial to the digestion. Live bacteria in yogurt can protect against harmful gut bacterial which cause food poisoning. By making this smoothie, you can have the double benefit of watermelon and yogurt.

How I do it:

– Keep watermelon in fridge for
at least half an hour before blending to be colder.
– Peel the watermelon and remove
the seeds. If you have a very high powered blender you don’t have to worry
about removing the seeds
– Cut into chunks
– Blend in a blender or food
processor with yogurt

If you like cold smoothie you
can add some ice. Put some mint or sprig of mint and cherry to decorate it. I
think my smoothie look quite nice.

Watermelon and light coconut milk smoothie


Ingredients for 2-4 cups

– 900g or 2lb watermelon
– 125 ml or 4 fl oz light coconut
milk
– 2 sprig of fresh mint

Coconut milk has unique flavors
and reminders the tropical lands and summer. Besides, it provides calcium,
magnesium and potassium.

How I do it:

– Peel and cut the watermelon.
– Put into a blender with the
coconut milk
– Blend until smooth
– Serve with fresh mint on a top

If you think the coconut milk
can make the smoothie so rich taste, you can add a little yogurt and a sprig of
fresh mint for garnish.

Watermelon and Lemon Smoothie

The third watermelon smoothie I
make today is watermelon and lemon smoothie.

Ingredients:

– 900g or 2lb watermelon
– ½ fresh lemons
– 2 sprig of fresh mint
– Honey or some salt and pepper

Lemon has rich sources of
Vitamin C and other minerals which good to your health. If you like, you can
read more about lemon’s health benefits in my previous.

How I make it

– Peel, and cut the watermelon.
– Squeeze lemon and remove seeds
– Put into a blender with the
lemon water
– Blend until smooth
– Pour the smoothies into
strainer and strain the smoothies.
– It is much easier to make this
drink with juicer. Just put lemon juice and watermelon and juice it.
– Serve with fresh mint and
slice of lemon on top

If you like sweet taste you can
put 1 or 2 spoons into watermelon and lemon smoothies. And here is my
watermelon and lemon smoothie.
Do you want to try something a
little bit different? You can add some salt and pepper into that mixture too.  I think this drink is quite fun. And add some
Vodka if you like a little alcohol in your drink. But I use only salt and
pepper to make drink. Or you can make it in small amount, if you like it you
can make it more. Believe me; it tastes good and absolutely unique. 


What do you think about my list
of three most popular watermelon smoothies? Do you like it? Or you want to
share with me your favorite watermelon smoothies. Let me know about it. Enjoy
summer time.  

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