Watermelon, Peach, and Coconut Smoothie
Most days I make a green smoothie. There is a level of satisfaction I feel from getting a dose of greens first thing in the morning. No matter how the day goes, I know I’ve had at least one serving of greens.
That being said, I have to remind myself that there are so many delicious fruits that I’m missing out on! Plus, it’s better for us to have some diversity in our diet. The more variety we eat, the better we are at producing healthy gut flora (yea!).
This smoothie is for one of those days that you just want a creamy and deliciously fruity smoothie. It is perfect for summer since it includes fruits that are right in season. I’m sure you’ll love it!
A Few Things to Note
This recipe is vegetarian, but can easily be made vegan by substituting the honey with agave or omitting it completely
The cashews are also optional if you prefer not to have protein so early in the morning. I included them because they add a little protein and creaminess that makes the smoothie really satisfying and filling.
Ingredients
About 1 cup of sliced peaches
2 cups cubed watermelon
½ cup coconut cream
½ cup of water
¼ cup cashews
1 spoonful of honey
The Night Before
I like to prep my smoothies the night before so I don’t have to do so much in the morning. I don’t know about you, but I am definitely not my best in the am.
Place the cashews, the coconut milk, water, and 3/4 of the watermelon in a container (or in the actual blender) and let them sit overnight in the refrigerator.
Place the peaches and the remaining watermelon in a container in the freezer. I love to freeze my fruit and use them as ice cubes so I don’t have to dilute my smoothie with ice.
In the Morning
Combine all the ingredients (including the honey) and blend until smooth. The frozen fruit may freeze the coconut milk at first, but with some patience and a bit of occasional hand mixing, it will blend up nicely. Enjoy!
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