This KitchenBoost watermelon cherry smoothie is made for hot days when you want something icy, fruity, and fast. Sweet watermelon keeps it light and juicy, frozen cherries make it thick and bold, and banana adds creamy sweetness without making the drink feel heavy. A spoonful of Greek yogurt gives it a smooth breakfast-style texture, while a tiny bit of cocoa brings a fun chocolate-cherry note that still tastes bright and summery.
Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless watermelon cubes, frozen or very cold
- 1 cup frozen pitted cherries
- 1/2 ripe banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water, as needed
How To Make It
Add the watermelon cubes to your blender first so they can break down easily and create the base of the smoothie. Add the frozen cherries, banana, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, and ice cubes.
Blend on high until the mixture is thick, frosty, and mostly smooth. If the blender stalls, pause and scrape down the sides, then add 1 tablespoon of cold water at a time until the blades move freely. Keep the liquid light so the smoothie stays nice and icy.
Taste and adjust before pouring. If your cherries are extra tart, add another small piece of banana for sweetness. If you want a stronger chocolate-cherry flavor, blend in another small pinch of cocoa powder. Pour into one large glass or two smaller glasses and serve right away while it is cold and spoonable.
Tips
For the thickest texture, freeze your watermelon ahead of time. Cut it into small cubes, spread them on a parchment-lined tray, freeze until firm, then store the cubes in a freezer bag. This keeps the smoothie frosty without needing too much ice.
Use dark sweet cherries if you want a deeper, richer flavor, or tart cherries if you like a brighter fruit taste. Both work well with the watermelon and cocoa.
Plain Greek yogurt keeps this smoothie creamy and balanced, but vanilla Greek yogurt is a good option if you prefer a sweeter sip. If the smoothie becomes too thick, add cold water slowly instead of pouring in a lot at once.
For a pretty Pinterest-style finish, top the glass with a few chopped cherries, a tiny dusting of cocoa, or a small watermelon wedge.
Cool, colorful, and easy to blend, this smoothie is summer in a glass!