This is a light drink with a delicious and fresh flavor, very easy to make, and quick and easy to use with minimal ingredients. You can enjoy it at any time of day, whether with meals, as a dessert, or even between meals.
This light watermelon and melon smoothie was specially designed for all those people who are putting in practice a regimen to lose a few extra pounds or a weight maintenance plan, because it will only give you a minimum amount of calories.
Ingredients:
» 2 kilos of watermelon.
» 2 kilos of melon.
»100cc. of skim milk cream.
»100cc. of water.
»1 tablespoon of light vanilla essence.
Preparation:
First you will need to remove the rind from both the watermelon and the melon; you will also need to remove carefully all the seeds of both fruits. Once prepared, you'll need to cut them into medium-sized pieces and process them until you get a cream or paste. no lumps.
Once the preparation is ready, you must add the skimmed cream, water, and light vanilla extract, and mix everything well. Finally, you will have to refrigerate the preparation for 25 minutes and you can now serve in any kind of glass.
Benefits and nutritional properties
Watermelon and melon are ideal fruits for fruit smoothies to high water content, which helps hydrate on hot days or after exercise. In addition, its energy intake is low: watermelon is around 20 kcal per 100 g and the melon approximately 52 kcal per 100 g, making this smoothie a light and filling option.
Provides vitamins, minerals and natural antioxidants that contribute to overall well-being. Its sweet taste allows replace desserts more caloric without giving up enjoyment, and helps replenish liquids and salts lost through sweat, something interesting for active people.
Optional ingredients and light substitutions
If you want a creamier version, you can add natural yogurt (also Greek type) or a splash of milk of your choice: cow, almond, soy, or coconut. For an even lighter result, leave out dairy and use only cold water or coconut water.
The sweetness of these fruits is usually enough, but you can add miel or sweetener such as stevia optionally. To serve it chilled, integrate ice and decorate with mint leaves.
Adjust the texture to your liking: with less liquid you will get a smoothie thicker; with a little more water, milk or yogurt you will achieve a consistency more fluid.
Preparation and serving tips
To enhance the refreshing effect and the texture, keep these simple ideas in mind:
- Keep the fruit very cold in the refrigerator before blending; you can even freeze cubes watermelon and melon for a frozen smoothie without water.
- Grind until smooth homogeneous and without lumps, adjusting the speed and amount of liquid as you prefer.
- Serves in tall glasses and, if you feel like it, perfume it with fresh mint.
- For a different touch, add a pinch of grated ginger or a pinch of cinnamon.
Variants and ideal moments to enjoy it
The watermelon and melon base allows for multiple variations: you can combine it with banana for greater creaminess, with strawberries for a sweet-sour nuance or with cucumber For an even more hydrating profile, always maintain the correct liquid ratio to maintain lightness.
It fits perfectly in breakfasts and snacks, as a light dessert or as a snack. In hot weather and after physical activity, it helps recover liquids and provides gentle energy without a feeling of heaviness.
With simple and versatile ingredients, this smoothie unites freshness, low caloric intake and quick to prepare. Whether in its original version with light cream, water, and vanilla, or with the suggested alternatives, you'll have a delicious drink that adapts to your routine and goals.
