It’s been hot, hot, hot recently! With the soaring temperatures I’ve been taking delight in drinking this fabulous concoction…
It’s safe to say that I’m majorly addicted to watermelon and strawberries at the moment. The cooling properties of the watermelon have really helped me cope with the humidity and I’ve been snacking on it non-stop. And strawberries, well now that they’re in season they taste amazing and I’ve been chomping on mountains of them. In almost an epiphany style I decided to blend my two addictions together and came up with this gorgeous summer drink which knocks spots of any shop bought sugary drink, even if I do say so myself!
- 2 cups watermelon
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt (I used 2% fat)
- 330 ml coconut water
- 1-2 tbsp agave nectar or honey
- handful of ice cubes
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Just blitz in a blender until smooth and serve with more ice!
How pretty and pink does this look in one of these vintage beakers that have been popping up on my Pinterest lately. Obviously the pink polka dot straws are optional, but I think they add a little something to the look of this. 😉
I can really see this working as a breakfast smoothie too by adding protein powder to make it more satisfying as a meal. Also, using the same recipe and methodology you could even make this drink into popsicles, perfect on a sticky and balmy evening for dessert or late night snack to cool you down. This would also be great as a non-alcoholic beverage at a BBQ or garden party. To make this vegan you could substitute the Greek yoghurt for almond milk instead, which would still result in a creamy texture.
I love the hydrating properties of the coconut water in this as it has really helped me survive in the heat. There have been occasions where I thought I was literally melting! I’m glad that it’s much cooler now.
How have you been surviving in the soaring temperatures? Are you a fan of watermelon?
This looks so good! I’m addicted to watermelon at right now. 🙂
Yummy! This sounds really nice and refreshing on a summer day 🙂
This looks so lovely Jemma, great summery colour too!
This looks so lovely, where did you get the mug from please, I see it everywhere. This looks easy to do so will definitely be trying and I’ve been surviving on smoothies, not a watermelon fan. x
How summery and refreshing does this look! Lovely!
yum yum, watermelons are the best this time of year!! looks so refreshing too!!
Incidentally I have just eaten half a watermelon while I’ve been working from home…so tasty. I love the look of this recipe. Sounds creamy and tasty but also really refreshing.
Oh my goodness this looks so delish! I love your blog, it’s beautiful. Thank you for showing some love on my site recently.
Thanks for stopping by! Really enjoying your blog at the moment.
This sounds delicious! I love a refreshing summer drink, especially one chock-full of good ingredients!
Watermelon is SO refreshing, isn’t it! I have been eating a lot of frozen watermelon.
This looks SO delicious! I love watermelon and just sliced one up last night. Looks like I’ll be heading to the store for some strawberries and greek yogurt! This would be a great drink to sip on by the pool today 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
It is sooooo HOT in Florida this time of year, so this sounds like the perfect thing to cool off! Your pictures are gorgeous. I can’t wait to try this refreshing beverage.
This looks amazing! And your photos are beautiful too!
Sounds so refreshing!!! I will be trying this. Wow- you have me trying a lot of things next week!!
This sounds like the perfect remedy to these Arizona summers!
Looks delicious! I would love to try and make this. The added health benefits is a plus.
YUMMM I am going to make this w/out the yogurt! Hope it turns out as good 🙂
Oh this looks absolutely amazing! I had always wanted to try a drink with watermelon!!
That looks divine!!! Guess I’m heading to the store tonight… lol
Oh never would have thought of smoothie-ing water melon ! Yum looks like a great plan the shop near me id selling ones the size of a small child – it is woudl make gallons of smoothie goodness!
Mmm sounds like a lovely combination 🙂
Thanks Maria! 🙂
I am obsessed with watermelon right now!
I believe I have all the ingredients! I will be making this because I’m craving something fruity and delicious! <3
This cooler is making my mouth water! I love strawberries and watermelon, so I bet combining them is amazing!
Oh my goodness this looks so refreshing! And the photos/colors are gorgeous! good work!
Two of my favorite fruits. This looks delish.
Yum!! This sounds so refreshing! I’m gunna have to try without the yogurt!
I am a lover of all things strawberry and I think I am all out on watermelons, thanks for sharing the recipe and loved that you covered vegan option as well
Oh my gosh that looks delicious, and far healthier than the slurpees we’ve been having!
This looks AHMAZING plus really loving that straw! Cant wait to try it!
This has all our favorites! I can’t wait to try it for my family! Thanks for sharing!
oh my…this looks relish! my mom has been drinking watermelon, lemon, and kale juice all summer…sooo yummy! (it’s not really a juice…she just puts it all in the vitamin…so maybe it’s more like a cooler? not sure! either way, its good!)
Kale juice sounds fab – your mum rocks!
This looks SO delicious. I’m going to pin it to try later.
Thanks Jessica.
That looks absolutely delicious! I am starting to try new recipes using agave nectar and coconut water as well as fruits because they are a healthier choice. I will have to try this! Have you tried it with bananas and strawberry?
No I haven’t actually, but I bet that would work great too. 🙂