From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I found myself alone for lunch today and didn't really feel like cooking. I wanted to stay away from sandwiches and thought a smoothie would be filling enough to carry me through the afternoon. I had a large piece of watermelon sitting in the refrigerator and decided to use it as the base for a smoothie. I have, in the past, found the National Watermelon Promotion Board to be a great source of recipes and, sure enough, they had a recipe for a simple smoothie that was just what I was looking for. There are a lot of recipes floating in cyberspace that sound more like milk shakes than smoothies and I really was looking for something lighter and more healthy. I liked the recipe because it uses yogurt as a thickener. It took five minutes to assemble this version of a watermelon smoothie. It was time well-spent. It's a delicious drink when made with ripe watermelon. I look forward to having it again. I think you might enjoy it as well. Here's the recipe.
Watermelon Smoothie...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board
Ingredients:
2 cups seeded watermelon chunks
1 cup cracked ice
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1-2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in blender container. Blend until smooth. Yield: 2 to 3 servings.
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wht an awesome color mary...simply gorgeous...lovely pics....refreshing to the body n eyes....divine...
ReplyDeleteI agree..such a stunning shade! And I can only imagine how refreshing a watermelon smoothie must be. I love the use of yogurt AND ginger...what a wonderful tang it must have had.
ReplyDeleteThat is my kind of lunch! I don't like sandwiches as a general rule. The ginger sounds like a refreshing addition to the watermelon!
ReplyDeleteSounds refreshing... I love the idea of having smoothie for lunch, something light and easy to make!
ReplyDeleteSounds perfect for summer! And your flowers are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds just my sort of thing when alone, yummy. I looooove watermelon. Diane
ReplyDeleteYum, what a nice refreshing way to enjoy watermelon :)
ReplyDeleteHemm... our Indonesian afternoon weather is hot now. Your smoothie sounds perfect to tackle it :D
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful--I love the pairing with the yogurt and such a pretty pink color too. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, I'm wanting this for sure! So refreshing sweet & delicious. Yumm... Hope you're enjoying your weekend with Bob.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Kristy
p/s your grandchildren coming over on next weekend, are they?
What a beauty! Love the champagne colour of these smoothie! Awesome!
ReplyDeletewatermelons are such a great thing...love the amount of calories they have and that they are so goood for the kidneys...
ReplyDeleteWOW!I bet that tastes wonderful and that would go down really nice.
ReplyDeleteRita
This sounds very refreshing! We're headed into the hottest day of the year so far, I think this would be good!
ReplyDeleteMary, I want to thank you for your dedication to providing us with wonderful recipes every day. Your blog is a "must see" daily for me & though I haven't tried many of the dishes, I enjoy reading about them. This smoothie is something I'll make when I buy a watermelon for pickles.
ReplyDeleteMartha in KS
Your watermelon smoothie sounds delicious, and who could resist such a pretty shade of pink?!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so refreshing and filling. I especially love the ginger you've added for flavor!
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering, lol. The only thing I don't have is almond extract, but I have to go to the store later...we have company coming and I could practice and get it right...then serve something out of the ordinary, thanks for the rescue!
ReplyDeleteIf ever there was a time for a nice, cold smoothie today is it! We are due to have another high of mid-90s. I'm hoping for watermelon at the farmers' market this morning. Have a delicious weekend!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
Cara mary,
ReplyDeletein frigorifero oggi ho giusto-giusto una bel pezzo di cocomero !
Per stasera proverò anch'io a farlo dal momento che sono sola in casa !
Baci e grazie di tutte queste fantastiche e fresche idee che condividi con noi !!!
Buona serata :-))
Sounds absolutely refreshing! My little one wants watermelon everytime we go to the market, but we can never eat it all- this would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, this drink is gorgeous! How refreshing too on a hot summer day. I like the addition of the yogurt too - healthy! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi, Mary: Happy Pink Saturday! This smoothie looks so delicious and refreshing for a hot summer day.
ReplyDeleteWow - a watermelon smoothie! It looks gorgeous, Mary. A perfectly pink drink just for you:) I'm wondering what this mixture might taste like as a popsicle?
ReplyDeleteThe watermelon smoothie sounds yummy. Happy Pink Saturday..
ReplyDeleteMmmm...very simple yet delicious and such in such a pretty color! I like:D
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this sounds amazing! I actually used to despise watermelon up until last year and I slowly acquired a taste for it. I am bookmarking this recipe now!
ReplyDeleteWill be making these in approximately 10 minutes!
ReplyDeleteSounds very refreshing for a hot summer day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing,
Patti
This kind-to-your kidneys smoothie is a perfect drink for a hot summer afternoon! Thanks for the recipe, will certainly try it! I love those flowers....are they yours?
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! I'm so happy you stopped by your site because it introduced me to your beautiful site. I love this recipe - especially the use of ginger. Beautiful photography and now that I'm following your site, I will be visiting again and again! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely way to start the morning Mary!!
ReplyDeleteOh so yummy! I love watermelon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic sounding smoothie! I bet my kids would love this and since watermelon is a staple in my fridge during the summer month I will definitely try this one out!
ReplyDeleteGlad you found my blog and stopped by! Thank you for the lovely comment. The watermelon smoothie sounds delish! I could eat watermelon every day!! It was the only thing I ever craved when I was pregnant...not so easy to get in January in North Dakota!
ReplyDeleteSo fresh, perfect for the summer mornings!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday!
Hugs
Charo
I love smoothies. I use to make them all the time, funny that I never used watermelon. Yours looks wonderful! Perfect for a summer afternoon!
ReplyDeletePrefect drink for this hot summer, looks refreshing...
ReplyDeleteDelicious and very healthy. I'll try it next summer. Have a nice week end.
ReplyDeleteYUM! I love watermelon and this sounds delish! I have always wondered why we don't have watermelon juice, it's so tasty.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday!
This looks like a good way to go.
ReplyDeleteWatermelon wonderland!
Perfect to cool off the summer's heat :D
ReplyDeleteWatermelon is my absolute fav summer fruit. Your smoothie looks delish...and the purple flowers...gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCarmen
All we can say is :YUM"!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday!
Sparkly Hugs,
Tobi and the Pixies!
Yummy and refreshing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday Mary.
Enjoy a great day.
Regina
Ginger, almonds and watermelon together sounds like a really intriguing combination. I can just imagine how nice this must be on a hot day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and refreshing! Thanks for the link info too! I just had a smoothie myself - it's that kind of day! Thanks Mary!
ReplyDeleteYou are much better than I. Eating alone just means I get to experiment more! This watermelon smoothie sounds absolutely refreshing!
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds like perfect idea for a quick light summer lunch!
ReplyDeleteIn the summer we always get a whole watermelon, yesterday morning i made a similar smoothie.. i added Red raspberries , and non fat vanilla yogurt and honey, Yum!
very refreshing one.. with seeds thats sounds good..
ReplyDeleteI like watermelon candy, but not sure about it in many other things, would have to taste it first! I just saw Popsicle with it and that sounded great too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday Mary Sweetie...
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, you had me at Watermelon Smoothie. I love it. Sounds so great and so refreshing today. It is going to be another scorcher for sure. I love it when you share you recipes. They are always the BEST. If you have tested it, then I know it is GREAT.
Love the picture of the large floral baskets. Are they petunias? My gosh the color is so vibrant and they are huge in size.
Thank you for sharing sweet friend. I so love it when you do.
Hope you have a beautiful day today.
Many hugs and much love, Sherry
The watermelon smoothie looks delightful. No doubt refreshing too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, great way to use ripe watermelon and I like the yogurt too.
ReplyDeleteMakes me think I might like to try this recipe with other kinds of melon, of course it wouldn't have the pretty pink color!
Looks very pretty :0)
ReplyDeletePer usual, this looks fantastic...should go well the heat we're having here in the Northwest.
ReplyDeleteWatermelon, my son loves it. I bet if you made this for him, you would be his favorite person. Great idea for a hot summer day.
ReplyDeleteOooo that looks great! You're such a sweetheart, by the way. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, a watermelon smoothie sounds so refreshing, Mary! YUM!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of ginger, I had lemon and ginger cupcakes today, and they were killer good. I wish I knew that recipe because I truly think they were some of the best ever.
Happy Pink Saturday...
XO,
Sheila :-)
SO pretty and refreshing for sure!! I love the use of the yogurt!
ReplyDeletenow you certainly got my attention with that smoothie....I love watermelon!!! and I just got a new blender..I have yogurt....I think its a plan!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the inspiration!!
That shade of pink is so beautiful - I've never seen anything like it! Sounds delicious also - I love the touch of yogurt and can almost taste it...
ReplyDeleteWatermelon & Ginger? Whoda thunk it! Did you like the addition of ginger...i'm curious enough to try but still can't imagine the taste.
ReplyDeleteLicks & Wags, Niki
Too pretty to drink!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful! I'm not a big fan of sandwiches and that sounds like a wonderful summer lunch!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful light lunch! Watermelon is my favorite summer treat- thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteMary...too bad you don't live closer...I would have invited you for lunch any day ;o)
ReplyDeleteWatermelon is not Hubby's favourite fruit...however, I can have a bath in it LOL
I usually avoid the ice cubes...instead...I rather cut up the fruit in very small chunks...pop it on a tray and into the freezer for 10 min. It cuts down on the watery icey feeling I'm not crazy about.
That recipe looks interesting enough for me to give it a whirl.
Ciao for now,
Claudia
OMGosh just what I need..I just have to get a blender at Walmart!
ReplyDeleteThe addition of ginger here is interesting! Sounds very refreshing!
ReplyDeleteOh me oh my... another watermelon recipe just in the nick of time for me to start harvesting all my watermelons!
ReplyDeleteThis truly looks good, and I love the ginger idea in it. That will be nice. I cannot wait to try this!!