Layered Watermelon Smoothie
Watermelon rind, green grapes & chia seeds contribute to the green layer while watermelon and frozen strawberries make a delicious red layer in this festive smoothie!
Overview
Total time: 02 M
Servings: 2
Calories: 170
Ingredients
Green Layer
- 1 cup watermelon rind peeled
- 1 cup green grapes frozen
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. agave nectar (or your choice of sweetener, to taste)
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
Red Layer
- 2 cups seedless watermelon
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. agave nectar (or your choice of sweetener, to taste)
Nutritional Information
- Serving Size: 16 oz.
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 11g
- Sugar: 35g
- Protein: 2g
Instructions
GREEN LAYER
- Add all ingredients except chia seeds to WildSide+ or FourSide jar in order listed and secure lid.
- Blend on “Smoothie” cycle or on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50-60 seconds.
- Stir in chia seeds.
- Pour into two glasses.
RED LAYER
- Add all ingredients to WildSide+ or FourSide jar in order listed and secure lid.
- Blend on “Smoothie” cycle or on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50-60 seconds.
- Carefully pour on top of green layer and serve!
Yes! Just peel it first. :)
It will handle it but the texture won’t be great.
Will the Blendtec handle the rind without peeling it?
My grandma always told me – "don’t eat the rind, it’ll make your belly hurt". Won’t it?
It’s said to be an old wives’ tale. If you eat too much of it, it can make your stomach hurt. But eating too many apples will do the same thing. All things in moderation. :) Here’s an article that talks more about it: http://www.watermelonrind.c…
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