Make hydration so very yummy with this super simple Watermelon Smoothie. With just two ingredients, you can blend up a smoothie for kids that’s packed with Vitamin C, protein, calcium, and pure deliciousness.
Watermelon Smoothie
It can be hard to get the kids to drink as much water as they need, but simple kids smoothies like this one can help. The quick drink is made with just two ingredients—watermelon and yogurt—and it’s refreshing and energizing.
I love it as a snack or drink during the warmer months, especially when we have lots of fresh watermelon on hand.
This healthy smoothie is so easy to make and the short ingredient list may make it a great place to start if your kids aren’t such fans of smoothies. Let them help you add the ingredients to the blender—they’ll be reassured to know there’s nothing funky hiding inside!—and give it a taste test!
This is not a common smoothie flavor, which makes it even more special. And there are lots of ways to customize it for the specific preferences of your kids, too.
(You may also like Banana Smoothie with Yogurt, Cherry Smoothie, Banana Smoothie with Milk, and Pineapple Popsicles.)
Table of Contents
Ingredients You Need
To make this watermelon smoothie, you just need to have the following ingredients on hand and ready to go.
- Watermelon: Any variety will work, though seedless is easiest if possible.
- Greek yogurt: You can use plain or vanilla.
TIP: You’ll need to freeze the watermelon ahead of time to give it the classic smoothie texture, but otherwise it’s super simple! And if you forget to do that, you can add a few ice cubes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
To make this watermelon smoothie for kids, here’s a look at what you’ll need to do.
- Freeze the watermelon.
- Add it to a blender with the yogurt.
- Blend, starting on low and working up to high.
- Sweeten to taste with maple syrup or honey (which may or may not be needed depending on the flavor of the melon).
TIP: You can use vanilla yogurt if you prefer or non-dairy Greek style yogurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Seedless is the way to go here. And if you can’t find or don’t have seedless watermelon, do your best to remove the seeds first.
Sure, that will work just fine if you need to adjust this recipe for a dairy intolerance.
You can totally add ½ of a frozen banana to vary the flavor of this smoothie a little.
You can, though the smoothie won’t be as creamy.
To add veggies to this smoothie, I recommend adding ¼ cup fresh or frozen cauliflower florets. You could also add fresh or frozen summer squash. (I’m going for lighter colors here so it doesn’t turn change the color of the final result!)
How to Freeze Watermelon
Cut the watermelon into cubes and place into a zip top freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible and lay flat in one layer in the freezer to freeze. This will avoid them all freezing together in one large clump, making it easy for you to measure some out for your smoothie.
You can also use frozen watermelon to make Watermelon Sorbet.
Best Tips for Success
- Use seedless watermelon to make your life easier and avoid having to pick out seeds.
- Freeze the watermelon at least 6 hours before you plan to make the smoothie.
- Place the watermelon cubes into a zip top freezer bag and lay flat in one layer in the freezer to freeze. This will avoid them all freezing together in one large clump.
- Use vanilla yogurt or plain. If using plain, sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup.
- Serve this watermelon smoothie immediately after making.
- You can freeze the blended mixture in freezer pop molds to make homemade popsicles for the kids.
- Serve the smoothie in a small cup, in a cup with a straw, or in a reusable pouch.
- If you have more fresh fruit to use, try Fruit Ice Pops, Rocket Pops, Fruit Popsicles, and DIY Fruit Cups.
Related Recipes
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Easy Cherry Smoothie
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Favorite Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Desserts
Fresh Watermelon Sorbet
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Easy Watermelon Smoothie (Hydrating and Delish!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen watermelon cubes
- 1/2 cup vanilla whole milk Greek yogurt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh or frozen cauliflower, 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Instructions
Equipment
Notes
- To freeze watermelon: Place the watermelon cubes into a zip top freezer bag and lay flat in one layer in the freezer to freeze. This will avoid them all freezing together in one large clump. Do this at least 6 hours before you plan to make the smoothie.
- Use seedless watermelon to make your life easier and avoid having to pick out seeds.
- Use a nondairy yogurt if you prefer.
- Use plain yogurt if you prefer and sweeten to taste with maple syrup or honey.
- You can freeze the blended mixture in freezer pop molds to make homemade popsicles for the kids.
- Serve the smoothie in a small cup, in a cup with a straw, or in a reusable pouch.
Nutrition
This post was originally posted June 2019.
My toddler has been so resistant to smoothies lately, not sure why! But this one finally cracked the code and he drank the whole thing!
So great! Perfect late summer snack!
We made the popsicle version! Can’t wait to eat them.
Yay!
We made the popsicle option. Had the leftover, so yummy. Can’t wait to eat them tomorrow.