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Strawberry Watermelon Rind Smoothie

4.72 from 7 votes
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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Feb 01, 2022 7 Comments

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This recipe is as unique as it is delicious...Watermelon Rind Smoothie! A waste free smoothie that’s hydrating, refreshing, and perfect for bringing along on your summer adventures!

This recipe is as unique as it is delicious…Strawberry Watermelon Rind Smoothie! A waste free smoothie that’s hydrating, refreshing, and perfect for bringing along on your summer adventures!

Watermelon rind smoothie with strawberries on a white background and a paper straw

I’m all for the classic. The chocolate chip cookie, or the strawberry banana smoothie, or the spaghetti and red sauce. But I’m also for changing it up.

Because some real tasty ideas can show up when you take everything you think you know about an ingredient, throw it in a bag, shake it all up, and spill it out. Which is a bit how this Strawberry Watermelon Rind Smoothie came to be.

Blending watermelon rind and flesh in a blender on marble background

I hate to waste food, so when I buy a watermelon I usually end up freezing half of it for using as tasty ice cubes or in future daiquiris. But I still felt like the amount of watermelon rind as being tossed was excessive, so I threw it in the blender along with some watermelon (this was after some major success with a banana peel smoothie, so I was feeling ambitious).

Because in case you didn’t know, the whole watermelon is edible: flesh, juice, AND rind! The resulting smoothie left me wondering why we don’t use watermelon rind more often.

Blending watermelon rind and flesh in a blender on marble background

Can you eat watermelon rind?

Many people do actually use the rind of the watermelon. You can pickle it or chop it up and cook it like a vegetable in stir fry! And while you are reducing food waste, saving money, and utilizing every ounce of sunshine and growing power that went into that watermelon, the rind also contains a number of nutrients plus loads of fiber not found in the flesh of the watermelon fruit.

This recipe is as unique as it is delicious...Watermelon Rind Smoothie! A waste free smoothie that’s hydrating, refreshing, and perfect for bringing along on your summer adventures!

Have I convinced you? If yes (or no), give watermelon rind recipe a go! It’s so refreshing and hydrating, perfect for bringing along to the beach or on your summer adventures as a healthy drink or snack (or if you’re like me, perfect for bringing along to the office as a reminder that it is indeed summer outside them walls!) (More watermelon recipe ideas this way!)

This recipe is as unique as it is delicious...Watermelon Rind Smoothie! A waste free smoothie that’s hydrating, refreshing, and perfect for bringing along on your summer adventures!

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This recipe is as unique as it is delicious...Watermelon Rind Smoothie! A waste free smoothie that’s hydrating, refreshing, and perfect for bringing along on your summer adventures!

Strawberry Watermelon Rind Smoothie

4.72 from 7 votes
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 5 minutes minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 100kcal
Servings: 2 smoothies
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This recipe is as unique as it is delicious…Strawberry Watermelon Rind Smoothie! A waste free smoothie that’s hydrating, refreshing, and perfect for bringing along on your summer adventures.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup watermelon flesh 150 g
  • 1 cup watermelon rind 150 g, washed
  • 1 cup strawberries 150 g, frozen*
  • 1 Tbsp honey 15 g, sugar for vegan substitute
  • 1 tsp lemon juice 5 mL

Instructions 

  • Blitz all ingredients in a blender until completely smooth. If you notice your blender isn’t breaking down the rind completely, just pour the finished smoothie through a wire mesh sieve to strain out the larger bits.

Tips & Tricks

*Be sure at least one of the fruits is frozen (either the watermelon flesh or strawberries) to give this smoothie it’s refreshing slushiness!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1smoothie Calories: 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 0.3g Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%) Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 8mg Potassium: 203mg (6%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 16.9g (19%) Calcium: 10mg (1%) Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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Thank you National Watermelon Promotion Board for sponsoring this post. Watermelon is the perfect portable food for enjoying wherever life takes you!

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  1. GW says

    Posted on 8/24 at 1:10 am

    Rind is great. Just be sure to have a strong blender. Great post.5 stars

    Reply
  2. Megan | The Gluten Free Ginger says

    Posted on 6/22 at 9:40 pm

    I never would have thought to use the rind of the watermelon! Does it have a distinct taste? I just bought a watermelon because my kids have been screaming for one and they’re finally starting to look edible! Great recipe 🙂5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 7/1 at 5:18 pm

      Nope, there’s no taste to it! Just make sure to blend it long enough to break down the tough pieces.

  3. Pratyusha says

    Posted on 3/11 at 7:25 am

    Can we substitute strawberries with any other fruit? Like grapes or apples (or can you suggest any other fruit that goes well). Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 3/11 at 9:27 am

      Grapes, apples, another berry, or cherries would all be tasty! 😀

  4. William Hwalek says

    Posted on 7/8 at 2:47 pm

    Delicious without lemon5 stars

    Reply
  5. Steven D Martin says

    Posted on 8/3 at 7:49 pm

    Very good taste!4 stars

    Reply

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