Watermelon Smoothie
When the temperature climbs, an ice-cold watermelon smoothie is exactly what you need. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a refreshing summer drink in minutes that the whole family will love. The combination of juicy watermelon and freshly squeezed lemon juice gives it a lively, fruity flavour. Well chilled, it even keeps for several hours.
Ingredients
- 1/2 watermelon, seedless
- 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
- 5-6 ice cubes
- water, as needed
- lemon balm, optional, to taste
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 2 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | 170 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 38 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 0.8 g | 1.6 g |
| of which sugar | 16 g | 32 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Add the ice cubes to a blender and blitz to crushed ice.
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and add to the crushed ice in the blender.
- Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice. To get the blades moving more easily, add a splash of water as needed.
- Blend on high until smooth. If you like, drop in a little fresh lemon balm and give it another quick whizz.
- Serve the smoothie straight away, or keep it chilled. It will hold for several hours in the fridge.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 85 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.8 g |
| of which sugar | 16 g |
Frequently asked questions
How long does the watermelon smoothie keep?
Well chilled in the fridge, it keeps for several hours. It tastes best freshly made, though.
Can I make the smoothie without ice cubes?
Yes. You can freeze the watermelon beforehand or simply skip the ice cubes. The smoothie will just be a little less cold and creamy.
Is the watermelon smoothie low in carbs?
Watermelon is mostly water and has relatively few calories and carbohydrates, so this smoothie is naturally light.
What else can I add to the smoothie?
The original recipe suggests fresh lemon balm as an optional extra. It gives the smoothie a delicate, aromatic note.
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