Description
A refreshing and healthy Watermelon Green Tea Shake, perfect for hot days. Combines the sweetness of watermelon with the subtle bitterness of green tea and a hint of mint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 1 small watermelon)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup water (optional, if needed for blending)
- 4 cups water
- 4 green tea bags (or 4 teaspoons loose leaf green tea)
- 2 cups ice cubes (adjust for desired thickness)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- Watermelon chunks for garnish (Optional)
- Mint sprigs for garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water.
- Remove from heat and add green tea bags (or loose leaf tea).
- Steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags/infuser and discard.
- Cool the tea completely (refrigerate to speed up).
- Cube the watermelon into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups).
- Place watermelon in a blender. Add lime juice and honey/agave.
- Blend until smooth. Add 1/4 cup water if needed for blending.
- Strain (optional) for a smoother shake.
- In the blender, combine cooled green tea, watermelon puree, ice cubes, and mint leaves.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust ice for desired thickness.
- Taste and adjust sweetness/tartness as needed.
- Pour into glasses.
- Garnish with watermelon chunks and mint sprigs (optional).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a small piece of fresh ginger to the blender.
- Instead of honey or agave, try maple syrup, stevia, or your favorite sweetener.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a tablespoon of coconut cream for a creamier texture.
- Top the shake with a splash of sparkling water or club soda for a fizzy twist.
- For an extra cold and thick shake, freeze the watermelon cubes for at least 2 hours before blending.
- While green tea is the classic choice, you can experiment with other teas like white tea or jasmine tea.
- For added fiber and nutrients, add a tablespoon of chia seeds to the shake. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb some of the liquid.
- Pour the shake into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings like granola, berries, coconut flakes, and more watermelon chunks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes