Watermelon Rind Smoothie

Name: Watermelon Rind Smoothie
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh or frozen watermelon cubes; 1/2 cup watermelon rind cubes; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peach slices; 1 small fresh or frozen banana; 2-3 fresh mint leaves; 3 tbsp. hemp seeds (or flax seeds, nut butter, protein powder); 1 1/2 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy) or coconut water

Have Made It

Two watermelon rind smoothies on a board with fresh watermelon

Recipe created by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD, dietitian and blogger at fANNEtasticfood.com

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh or frozen watermelon cubes
1/2 cup watermelon rind cubes
1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peach slices
1 small fresh or frozen banana
2-3 fresh mint leaves
3 tbsp. hemp seeds (or flax seeds, nut butter, protein powder)
1 1/2 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy) or coconut water

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a high power blender.
Turn the blender on low speed, then gradually increase speed to high. Blend for 30-60 seconds, until completely smooth, using a tamper tool to ensure even blending if needed.