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    Watermelon Smoothie Bowl

    Published: Aug 4, 2021 · Modified: Jun 18, 2024

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    Watermelon Smoothie Bowl. My thick watermelon smoothie bowl is made with just 3 ingredients! All you need is frozen watermelon, frozen strawberries, and kefir!

    My Watermelon Smoothie Bowl Recipe is:

    • Healthy
    • Thick & Creamy
    • Delicious
    • Naturally gluten free
    • Dairy Free & Vegan option in recipe
    • Easy to make!

    If you're looking for a smoothie instead, make sure to check out my refreshing Watermelon Smoothie with Mint or my healthy Watermelon Slushie recipe!

    Love to make smoothie bowls at home and want to take it to the next level? Make sure to read my my Ultimate Guide on Making Perfect Thick Smoothie Bowls every time!

    MY WATERMELON SMOOTHIE BOWL INSPIRATION

    I'm always looking for new smoothie bowl variations! The other day I was eating a big bowl of watermelon and realized I had not made any smoothies or smoothie bowls with watermelon yet! So I froze the leftover watermelon chunks for the next day to make a thick watermelon smoothie bowl recipe.

    First, I tried to blend just watermelon. Okay, it was really refreshing and perfect to cool you off on a hot day. But, the texture was not very creamy.. I wouldn't even call it watermelon sorbet.

    Next, I tried making it with half frozen watermelon and half frozen pineapple. The texture was definitely better, I would call it a nice creamy watermelon sorbet. But, not as creamy as I wanted it. I think because pineapples also have a lot of water so the texture it a bit more "icy."

    Finally, I tried frozen watermelon and frozen strawberries and after a lot of blending, the texture was just what I was looking for! Smooth, creamy, a perfect watermelon sorbet smoothie bowl. And the best part, sorbet with no sugar added!

    Can you make a watermelon smoothie bowl without strawberries? Yes! After everyone kept asking me on you tube to make a watermelon only smoothie bowl, I tried it again and it was soo delicious! Use coconut milk for the creamiest watermelon only smoothie bowl.

    ARE SMOOTHIE BOWLS HEALTHY?

    Yes! Smoothie bowls are an excellent way to eat nutrient dense fruits. Just be careful of adding anything with added sugars, like flavored plant milks and flavored yogurts.

    If you want your watermelon smoothie bowl to be as healthy as possible, use just frozen fruit and plain milk and/ or plain kefir. Add some healthy high protein toppings like hemp seeds, flax seeds, or cashew butter.

    WATERMELON SMOOTHIE BOWL BENEFITS:

    1. Hydrating. Watermelon is super high in water, which can help you stay hydrated, especially on hot summer days!
    2. Skin healthy. Your skin loves watermelon's water content and it's nutrients (vitamin C, vitamin A, antioxidants, vitamin B6). Increase the watermelon smoothie bowl's skin healthy benefits by adding a scoop of collagen to work with the vitamin C for the ultimate summer glow!
    3. Gut healthy. Watermelon smoothie bowls can help increase your fiber intake, which can make digestion easier.

    ARE SMOOTHIE BOWLS GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

    Yes! Smoothie bowls are good for weight loss. Instead of your typical sugar loaded dessert, try making a smoothie bowl. A smoothie bowl is basically like a gelato or sorbet, with no sugar added!

    To make an even more balanced smoothie bowl, you can add some frozen vegetables in too! Some of my favorite tasteless vegetables to use in smoothies are spinach and frozen zucchini.

    WATCH HOW I MADE MY THICK WATERMELON SMOOTHIE BOWL

    TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST WATERMELON SMOOTHIE BOWL RECIPE

    Freeze your watermelon pre-cut on parchment paper. If you freeze your cut watermelon on parchment paper flat, they won't stick too bad and will be easier to add right to your blender! You can also add the frozen watermelon to a big bag for later if you have extras left over.

    Let your watermelon and strawberries thaw for about 5 minutes before you start blending. Frozen fruit tends to be really hard as it is. But, watermelon has a super high water content so it is rock hard like ice cubes! Let it thaw for a couple of minutes so it will blend faster.

    Don't add too much liquid. It's tempting to add more liquid when blending to make the blending go faster. But, you will just end up with a watery smoothie bowl. Take your time and keep blending! Either by using the tamper, or scraping down the sides every few minutes.

    Chill your serving bowls in the freezer. Cold bowls mean the smoothie won't melt as fast!

    MAKE MY WATERMELON SMOOTHIE BOWL

    This smoothie bowl recipe is so easy! It is an excellent way to use leftover watermelon. I love summer time because I always eat half my watermelon fresh, and then use the other half to freeze to make into smoothies and smoothie bowls!

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

    • 2 cups frozen watermelon
    • 2 cups frozen strawberries
    • ¼ cup plain kefir (or full fat coconut milk)

    EQUIPMENT YOU NEED

    High powered blender. Or, use a food processor.

    YOUR SHOPPING LIST

    • 1 whole watermelon
    • 1 container of strawberries
    • Plain kefir (found in the yogurt section)

    HOW TO FREEZE WATERMELON

    Cut your whole fresh watermelon any way that you like. Then, line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange your watermelon on the tray flat so that none of the watermelon chunks are touching. They are a pain to break apart after they freeze.

    Freeze until the watermelon are solid, I usually freeze mine overnight.

    Remove them from the tray and keep them in an airtight freezer safe bag until you're ready to use them!

    HOW TO MAKE A THICK WATERMELON SMOOTHIE BOWL

    In your blender, add 2 cups frozen strawberries, 2 cups frozen watermelon, ¼ cup plain kefir.

    Add the lid and turn your blender on low. Use the tamper to push the frozen fruit down towards the blades.

    (If you don't have a tamper, turn your blender off every few minutes and scrape the frozen fruit chunks down toward the blades).

    Keep blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

    Scoop between two bowls.

    Enjoy!

    Make sure to see my recipe card below for watermelon smoothie bowl variations!

    watermelon smoothie bowl

    FAQ's

    Frequently asked questions about my frozen watermelon smoothie bowl recipe.

    IS THIS WATERMELON SMOOTHIE BOWL MADE WITHOUT BANANA?

    Yes! My watermelon smoothie bowl has no banana. If you do like banana, you can easily make it with half watermelon and half banana instead of strawberries.

    WHAT MAKES SMOOOTHIE BOWLS THICKER?

    Thick smoothie bowls are all about the frozen fruit. It's as simple as that.

    WHAT TOPPINGS GO ON A SMOOTHIE BOWL?

    This watermelon smoothie bowl tastes great topped with some kiwi!

    CAN I MAKE A WATERMELON PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE BOWL INSTEAD OF STRAWBERRY AND WATERMELON SMOOTHIE BOWL?

    Yes! Instead of 2 cups of strawberries, just use 2 cups of frozen pineapple instead. The texture won't be as creamy as it is with the strawberries, but it will taste really sweet and delicious!

    WHAT IS KEFIR?

    Kefir is a think yogurt drink made from fermented milk. It is high in healthy bacteria for your gut health. Plain unflavored kefir has a tangy taste. You can find it in the yogurt section.

    WHAT CAN I USE INSTEAD OF KEFIR IN THIS RECIPE?

    Use either a scoop of yogurt or any type of milk. I get a lot of questions about what type of milk is best in a smoothie bowl, and there isn't one! I like kefir to make a creamier texture because it tends to be thicker than milk. But, you can really use any kind of milk that you want.

    OTHER HEALTHY SMOOTHIE BOWL RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE

    • Acai smoothie bowl
    • Red Smoothie Bowl
    • Ocean Smoothie Bowl with Blue Spirulina
    • Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl
    • Pink Smoothie Bowl with Mango
    • Strawberries & Cream Smoothie Bowl
    • Pink Mermaid Smoothie owl
    • Cotton Candy Smoothie Bowl
    • Tropical Smoothie Bowls
    • Avocado Smoothie Bowl
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    Watermelon Smoothie Bowl (Super Thick & Creamy)

    Thick and refreshing, this watermelon smoothie bowl is sure to cool you off! Made with just 3 healthy ingredients and your blender!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 133 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Coconut bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups frozen strawberries
    • 2 cups frozen watermelon
    • ¼ cup plain kefir sub full fat coconut milk if dairy free

    Instructions
     

    • In your blender, add the frozen strawberries, frozen watermelon, and kefir.
      2 cups frozen strawberries, 2 cups frozen watermelon, ¼ cup plain kefir
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
      blended frozen watermelon smoothie
    • Scoop between two bowls. Enjoy!
      watermelon smoothie bowl

    Watermelon smoothie bowl variations

    • Just watermelon smoothie bowl- If you don't like strawberries, you can easily make a watermelon smoothie bowl without strawberries by simply adding 4 cups of watermelon to your blender along with the kefir or coconut milk.
      Watermelon banana smoothie bowl- 2 cups frozen watermelon, 2 frozen bananas, ¼ cup kefir or coconut milk.

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    Notes

    Get my favorite blender for thick smoothie bowls here
    Nutrition facts on this recipe are an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients you choose.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl (~2 cups)Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gPotassium: 449mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 127mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 0.85mg
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    1. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      August 09, 2021 at 10:19 pm

      So much refreshment with just 3 ingredients... I love it! I also really liked your idea to top this smoothie bowl with some fresh kiwi, that would taste so good!!

    2. [email protected]

      August 21, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      It's so good I'm making them on repeat! Last night I did a watermelon smoothie bowl with peaches instead of strawberries!

    3. Christie

      August 24, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      This watermelon smoothie bowl is not only gorgeous but I love how refreshing it is for this hot hot summer we've been having!

    4. [email protected]

      October 06, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      it's a great treat to cool off with!

    5. Karen

      November 30, 2021 at 12:50 am

      5 stars
      I love that you added the strawberries with the watermelon! It made it sooo much creamier than just watermelon! My kids absolutely loved it

    6. Rosemary

      December 04, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      It's such a great dessert recipe for kids-- especially on hot summer days! Sneak those fruits in 🙂

    7. Anne

      December 17, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      This wayermelon smoothie bowl was soo good!! It took awhile to blend the frozen watermelon into a creamy texture but it was so worth it

    8. Rosemary

      December 20, 2021 at 9:29 pm

      It does take a bit of .. patience.. right?! But so worth it to get that creamy texture! 🙂

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