Banana is a fail-proof smoothie ingredient because of the richness of taste and creaminess it adds to the combination. Besides being delicious, banana has numerous health benefits:
- It contains most of the important nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, protein, fat, and essential vitamins.
- It contains ingredients that promote moderate blood sugar levels.
- It improves digestion.
- It supports heart health.
- It’s packed with powerful antioxidants.
- It keeps you full for a longer time, making this smoothie a perfect choice for a full meal.
Pair the banana up with watermelons, which are watery yet sweet and fruity, and you will get a healthy, decadent, and vitamin-packed dish.
Cuisine: Western | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Calories/Serving: 367 |
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Course: Breakfast/Dessert | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Level: 1/3 |
Servings: 2 | Total Time: 8 minutes | Healthiness: 5/5 |
Cuisine: Western
Course: Main course
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Calories/Serving: 367
Level: 1/3
Cuisine: Western
Servings: 2 to 3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories/Serving: 367
Healthiness: 2/5
Cuisine: Western
Course: Main course
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Calories/Serving: 367
Level: 1/3
Cuisine: Western
Servings: 2 to 3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories/Serving: 367
Healthiness: 2/5
Cuisine: Western
Course: Main course
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Calories/Serving: 367
Level: 1/3
Cuisine: Western
Servings: 2 to 3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories/Serving: 367
Healthiness: 2/5
Cuisine: Western
Course: Main course
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Calories/Serving: 367
Level: 1/3
Cuisine: Western
Servings: 2 to 3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories/Serving: 367
Healthiness: 2/5
Cuisine: Western
Course: Main course
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Calories/Serving: 367
Level: 1/3
Cuisine: Western
Servings: 2 to 3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories/Serving: 367
Healthiness: 2/5
Cuisine: Western
Course: side dish
Prep Time: 2 hours and 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Calories/Serving: 249.9
Level: 2/3
Cuisine: Western
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 2 hours and 5 minutes
Total Time: 2 h and 30 minutes
Calories/Serving: 249.9
Healthiness: 4/5
Ingredients
2 cups frozen watermelon bits, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium banana
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup almond milk or vanilla Greek yogurt
Instructions
1. Cut the watermelon pieces into one-inch cubes.
2. Peel the banana and slice it into smaller pieces.
3. Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
4. Serve in a glass or a jar.
5. Decorate with mint leaves or something else that will provide a contrast to the pink beverage.
Recipe notes
For this smoothie, you’ll need to know how to freeze the fruits properly. Here is a video that will explain, in detail, how to freeze different types of fruits, providing you with knowledge you can use in many different recipes:
If you don’t want to bother with freezing the fruits, you can buy a pack of frozen ones. Of course, it’s quite difficult to find frozen watermelon, so this is something you will probably need to do from scratch. Also, honey is an optional ingredient, especially if you don’t want your meal to be too sweet.
Making Watermelon and Banana smoothie in 5 minutes
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