After a summer sweat session, this watermelon smoothie makes the perfect on-the-go drink to recover with.

Thank you National Watermelon Promotion Board for sponsoring this post. Watermelon is the perfect portable food for enjoying wherever life takes you!

There are endless reasons to love summer. Warm weather and longer days are towards the top of that list for me but if we’re being honest, the real reason I love summer is for the fresh fruit.

Specifically, for my deep love of watermelon. Easily my favorite summer fruit – especially because you can really only get it during the summer. Plus, as someone who is ballin’ on a budget, I appreciate how affordable watermelon is when purchased whole. In fact, watermelon is the best value in the produce section among fruit at only 17 cents per serving. (*2017 Watermelon Purchase Survey, conducted by MyPoints.com. Inc, August 2007)

Although you can’t exactly toss a watermelon in your bag to snack on later like you can with an apple or banana you can definitely enjoy watermelon on-the-go with the right prep.

During my summer weekly meal prep, I always make sure to chop up some fresh fruit (especially watermelon) so it’s ready to grab throughout the week. Lately, my favorite way to enjoy watermelon on-the-go has been in my post-workout smoothies.

Watermelon is an amazing fruit to refuel with after a tough workout. Not only is watermelon super-hydrating (it is 90-percent water afterall), it also contains an amino acid called L-Citrulline which may help reduce muscle soreness and boost recovery (source).

When you blend watermelon, frozen cherries (also great for post-workout recovery), and greek yogurt (for protein) you get an amazing post-workout treat that’s perfect for taking on-the-go during busy summer days.

On-the-Go Watermelon Smoothie (Post-Workout)

Author: Les @ Balanced Berry
Prep Time: 5
Total Time: 5
Yield: 1

Description

After a summer sweat session, this watermelon smoothie makes the perfect on-the-go drink to recover with.

Ingredients

¾ Cup Cubed Watermelon

½ Cup Frozen Cherries

½ Cup of Plain Greek Yogurt OR 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder

¼ Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk or Coconut Water

Ice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If you’d like your smoothie a bit thicker, add some ice and blend until it reaches the desired consistency.