Watermelon banana juice is a refreshing drink that is perfect to make with fresh juicy watermelon and ripe bananas. Lemon juice adds a nice tang in this delicious summer thirst quencher.
Did you ever think if watermelon and banana go together? I have been thinking about it many times in the recent week. Because we bought a huge watermelon from the market and we also had ripe bananas. So, that’s when the idea of combining these 2 together came about.
To answer the question, the combination is delicious and refreshing. Do try it out. Don’t get me wrong, I love eating fresh watermelon. But there’s only so much we can eat. Some of it had to be used up in this delicious smoothie recipe.
Juice vs Smoothie
As I was making this watermelon and banana juice, my husband and I had a very serious conversation about the difference between juice and smoothie. Back home in India, we used to call everything juice. It could be just freshly squeezed fruit juice or a mixture of fruit juice.
But there is a technical difference between juice and a smoothie. Juices are made with a juicer that takes out the indigestible fiber from the fruit making it easily absorbed by the body.
Smoothies on the other hand are made by blending the fruit. So, basically entire fruit or vegetable skin with all the fiber is pulverized into a smoothie. Here’s a good Huff post article about juice vs smoothie and which one is better for you.
So technically this is a watermelon banana smoothie recipe but I choose to call it a juice. It’s all in the semantics, at the end of the day it is a refreshing drink/ beverage on any day.
Ingredients
All you need to make this drink is:
- Fresh Watermelon, cubed
- Ripe banana, chopped – if you have frozen banana, then feel free to use them
- Sweetener – totally optional, depending on the sweetness of watermelon. I usually add a tiny bit agave nectar if the juice is not sweet enough for me.
- Lemon juice – adds a nice tang to the drink.
Instructions
- Place the watermelon cubes and chopped banana in the blender.
- Add lemon juice, sweetener and ice cubes (if using).
- Process/ blend into a smooth puree, about 40-50 seconds. Serve chilled.
Watermelon Banana Juice
Ingredients
- 3 cups Watermelon cubes
- 1 Medium Ripe Banana, chopped
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- As needed Sweetener (optional)
- 1 cup Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Place the watermelon cubes and chopped banana in the blender.
- Add lemon juice, sweetener and ice cubes (if using).
- Process/ blend into a smooth puree, about 40-50 seconds. Serve chilled.
Want to make a Smoothie instead?
As I said, the combination of watermelon and banana is delicious as is. But if you want to make it into a smoothie, like my husband, then here’s what you can do:
- Non-vegan version: Combine the fruit along with 1 cup of Greek yogurt, sweetener (optional), 1tbsp hemp seeds, 1tbsp chia seeds and blend until smooth along with ice cubes. Enjoy!!
- Vegan version: Combine the fruit along with 1 cup of coconut water/ almond/ oat milk or other non-dairy milk or chilled water, sweetener (optional), 1tbsp hemp seeds, 1tbsp chia seeds and blend until smooth along with ice cubes. Enjoy!!
Coffee
WOW!!!! I never knew these two fruits could go together!!!!! This is amazingg!!!www.mykhazanaofrecipes.wordpress.com
Asha
Great summer drink.I will save this recipe.Thanks girl.Looks yummy.
Seema
Pavni, I love watermelon as much as you do. God i can just have them for lunch and dinner. Just love it. The drink looks great.
Lakshmik
Hi PavaniLooks very refreshing. Thanks for the recipe.
Vcuisine
Dear Pavani, My first visit. This is my favorite juice. Almost everyday in summer. Nice presentation. Viji
Bong Mom
Only yesterday I had watermelon juice but never thought of watermelon + bananaLooks lovely
Dr. Soumya Bhat
Hey im a new visitor to your blog.Well i love all kinds of juices.This one looks like an intresting combination.Thanks for sharing
Pavani
Hi Coffee, I wasn’t sure how the combination would be until I tried it. But it tasted really good.Hi Asha, It is a refreshing summer drink.. do try and let me know.Thank you Seema, Lakshmi.Thank you for visiting blog Viji. Do come again.Thank you Sandeepa. Try this combo and let me know.Hi Sowmya, Thank you for visiting. Try it and let me know.
Pooja
this is a wonderful idea indeed. i love watermelon and make its juice frequently , but i dint knew that it can go well with banana too .now going to try this as soon as i will start getting watermelon here !thanks for sharing this helathy drink recipe. -Pooja
Ben
I usually make watermelon juice with a whole watermelon and the juice of a lime. I’ll try adding bananas.
Ramona
I love how fresh and healthy this looks, I cannot wait for the water melon season to start – will definitely make this. Beautiful and delicious!
Uma Srinivas
we make often watermelon juice but never added a banana to it. It looks like great idea. Next time I follow your recipe Pavani.