This smoothie is packed with electrolytes, antioxidants, healthy fats, and protein for the ultimate hydrating recovery drink. You can make it thicker or thinner depending on if you want more of a juice-like consistency or thicker smoothie (just add more or less water and see note).
Ingredient highlight
Tart cherry juice! Is well studied for its anti-inflammatory effects thanks to it’s high antioxidant content mostly from anthocyanins. This study showed that marathon runners who drank tart cherry juice a few days before the big race experienced less muscle damage, inflammation, and soreness afterwards.
Servings 2 People
Prep Time 5 minutes Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon cubes
- 1 cup water or coconut water
- 1 cup frozen berries
- ¼ cup tart cherry juice (unsweetened is best or use any other fruit juice)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp almond butter*
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- *The almond butter makes the smoothie a bit creamy. If you want it to be more of a thinner lighter smoothie, then leave it out.
- Note: To make it more cold and icy, add 1 cup ice or use frozen watermelon.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add more watermelon or tart cherry juice for sweetness or almond butter/chia seeds to thicken it up.
Items you can prep ahead (optional)
- Prep 2 cups watermelon cubes
Substitutions:
- Sub pineapple cubes in place of watermelon for a tropical twist.
- Use any fruit juice in place of tart cherry.
- Use any nut or seed butter in place of almond butter.
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Leftovers + Repurposing:
- Shake before consuming leftovers.
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