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    Home » Recipes » Drinks, Juices and Smoothies

    Easy Watermelon Juice

    Published: Jul 23, 2018 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Just three ingredients and quickly made in a blender, this Easy Watermelon Juice is super refreshing and hydrating. The perfect summer sip!

    Two glass bottles of watermelon juice with straws and lemon wedges on top.

    One of my kids’ most favorite things about summer – watermelon! They can easily take down a whole one…a BIG one…in less than 2 days.

    We love eating it in triangles, in cubes, scooping it straight out of a watermelon half. And sometimes, we love drinking it!

    This Easy Watermelon Juice drink is cool, sweet, refreshing, and hydrating. It’s vibrant and gorgeous too!

    The best part is you don’t need a fancy juicer to make this watermelon juice! It’s easily made in a blender in just a few short minutes. Drink up!

    Two glasses full of watermelon juice. One blue/white striped straw and one pink/white striped straw in each glass. Plate of sliced watermelon behind.

    We aren’t much of a juice drinking family. Green juices, yes. Fruit juices, not so much.

    Most store bought fruit juices are loaded with added sugars – not exactly thirst quenching.

    But summers just scream for cool, refreshing fruity sips, so we are making a healthy version at home! This watermelon juice combination of watermelon, lemon, and coconut water hits all the right notes and is just sweet enough all on its own.

    It’s been the perfect afternoon pick-me-up to quench our summer thirst.

    Bowl of watermelon cubes and lemon wedges.

    Benefits of Watermelon

    Made up of mostly water, this juicy red fruit is low in calories, but certainly not low in nutrients.

    Watermelon is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s high in vitamin C, vitamin A, and B vitamins.

    Lycopene, which gives fruits and veggies their red pigment and has been linked to cardiovascular health and possible disease prevention, is abundant. There is more lycopene found in watermelon than tomatoes!

    A pile of watermelon slices on a white plate. Two lemon wedges amongst the watermelon.

    Coconut water is the ultimate in hydration. It contains electrolytes, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, and healthy natural sugars.

    It even contains protein and fiber!

    Want more coconut water recipes? Try my Coconut Water Smoothie w/ Berries & Spinach or Post Workout Pineapple Smoothie.

    Overhead view of two glasses of watermelon juice next to a plate of watermelon slices and a small bowl of lemon wedges.

    I have a few more ideas for this watermelon juice. We haven’t tried them yet, but they will be happening soon!

    This juice would make great popsicles. It would be similar to my Watermelon Popsicles with Cucumber and Lime with a slightly different flavor profile.

    I also think it would make a yummy cocktail. Maybe watermelon juice and vodka? Or tequila? But this would be for adults only, obviously. Don’t let the kids try this version!

    Two glasses of watermelon juice with a small white bowl of lemon slices on the table nearby. Two whole lemons behind.

    My kiddos loved this pretty pink juice as much as I did.

    They also loved sipping out of these super cute paper straws.

    It’s really a toss up which one they loved more.

    Some watermelons are sweeter than others. Try to find one that is heavy for its size and has a yellow spot from where it was lying on the ground.

    The natural sweetness from the watermelon and coconut water in this juice recipe should be all you need.

    However, if for some reason your watermelon isn’t all that sweet, feel free to add a tablespoon of agave or pure maple syrup.

    Overhead view of a glass of watermelon juice topped with a lemon slice and two straws.
    Hand holding up a glass of watermelon juice.

    More dairy free drinks

    • Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade
    • Iced Caramel Macchiato
    • Spicy Tomato Juice
    • Green Vegetable Juice with Apple
    • Mint Matcha Smoothie

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    Two glass bottles of watermelon juice with straws and lemon wedges on top.

    Easy Watermelon Juice

    With just three ingredients and quickly made in a blender this Easy Watermelon Juice is refreshing and hydrating. The perfect summer sip!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Drinks, Juices and Smoothies
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 86kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups peeled and cubed seedless watermelon
    • 1 juice of 1 lemon
    • ½ cup coconut water
    • 1 cup ice
    • 1 tablespoon agave or pure maple syrup (optional) (to sweeten) (adjust amount as necessary)

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and purée until smooth.
    • If you can’t get your juice perfectly smooth just by blending, pour it through a fine mesh sieve into a container.

    Notes

    ~Nutrition facts calculated without added sweetener.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1300IU | Vitamin C: 59.4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Ty says

      September 01, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      I had a “not so sweet” huge watermelon and this was still so amazing and refreshing! My kids loved it. Thank you for sharing.

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      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        September 02, 2020 at 8:02 am

        Wonderful! I’m so happy you all love it!

        Reply
    2. Pam B says

      December 02, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      Absolutely delicious! Thank you.5 stars

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      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        December 02, 2019 at 8:16 pm

        Glad you love it!

        Reply
    3. Fergus maye says

      July 26, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Do you have to use coconut?

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        July 26, 2019 at 8:46 pm

        Nope. It’s super hydrating and contains electrolytes – great for replenishing in the heat of the summer. You can use plain water, if you even need any at all. Blend it without first and then add a bit if you’d like to thin it out more.

        Reply
    4. Sharon O says

      June 23, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      but seedless isn’t seedless – what about the little white seeds?

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      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        June 23, 2019 at 4:53 pm

        Watermelon seeds can be eaten. If you have a high speed blender, they should blend up with no problem. However, if they don’t blend perfectly in your blender, you can always strain it through a fine sieve after blender to make sure no little particles remain in the juice.

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