As the summer season rolls on, the need for the hour is a simple, cold, and refreshing smoothie and that’s what I am sharing today...A Watermelon Pineapple Smoothie! With three simple ingredients, this will be a quick way to hydrate yourselves and also get some vital nutrients. This watermelon pineapple smoothie is a healthy and tasty way to start the day.
With almost one in two parts of pineapple, this smoothie is a good source of Vitamin C that could help in relief from bloating and indigestion. I found pineapple as a good complement for melons to make up for the sweetness with a little sour note. Moreover, it is loaded with beneficial nutrients and is said to have anti-inflammatory benefits. Last but not least, studies show that children who ate pineapples had a significantly lower risk of both viral and bacterial infections.
The third key ingredient that I used for this smoothie is a small piece of ginger. Ginger is another ingredient that can help in digestion as well as protecting you from infection, inflammation, and pain. A little sting from ginger, sourness from Pineapple, and sweetness from the melon makes this smoothie a well-balanced one.
Although this is a summer recipe, there is no reason why you cannot try this year-round. The only downside to that being the sweetness from melons can be inconsistent after summer. So I suggest you try it before the summer is gone.
Tips and variations
- You can use frozen watermelon and frozen pineapple to make a frozen and thicker smoothie.
- Using a high power blender will make your smoothie better.
- You can add a teaspoon of agave or maple syrup if the melons are not sweet.
- For best results, enjoy the smoothie immediately after preparing it.
- Add apples or strawberries for variation instead of pineapples.
Can watermelon be frozen for a smoothie?
The simple answer is yes, watermelon can be frozen, but it will become mushy when thawed. Indeed, frozen watermelon is perfect for drinks like smoothies. But I used fresh watermelon for this smoothie recipe. With the kind of fresh melons I see at the market, there is no need for a frozen kind.
My kids enjoyed the last drop of this smoothie without any added sweetener, so I hope you all will enjoy it as we did.
If this recipe interests you, look for similar recipes in my blog, such as the
- Post work out carrot smoothie
- Berry Banana Smoothie
- Watermelon Rose Juice
- Cucumber Pineapple smoothie
- Spinach and pineapple smoothie
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Watermelon Pineapple Juice
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cubed watermelon - chilled
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- ½ inch ginger
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes and blend them with pineapple chunks and ginger to a smoothie consistency.
- Garnish with a basil leaf or sliced lemon and serve it right away!
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Tara
What a great way to use up all the watermelon I cut up and never end up eating! The addition of the pineapple added just the right amount of tang!
Veronika
It's so hot here today, this drink will be perfectly refreshing in this weather! Saving the recipe!
Amanda Mason
I am so glad I came across this smoothie recipe! My daughter is on a smoothie kick and this one popped up in my search! I'm definately making it this week!!
Debbie
This is such a refreshing smoothie on a hot humid day. What I love about this is not only the watermelon pineapple combo but that fresh ginger really adds so much flavor.
Leslie
What a refreshing summer drink recipe here! I love watermelon so much! I just can't get enough during the summer months!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
So loving the addition of ginger in this. This sounds so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day!
Paula Montenegro
Gorgeous recipe and especially great at my house because both fruits can be frozen! Smoothies are our thing and this combination is fantastic!
Amanda
This smoothie is delicious! The flavors just scream summer, and it was super refreshing. It's the perfect way to start the day.
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you Amanda.
Candice
The PERFECT 3-ingredient juice smoothie. Lovely, delicious, and that ginger is the perfect flavor with both the pineapple and watermelon. Yum!
Uma Raghupathi
Yes Candice. Hope you will try this soon
Çitra;s Home Diary
yep..! summer is still in the air... and this waterelon pineapple smoothie absolutely festive this season! must try soon! thank you for sharing