Watermelon Strawberry Green Smoothie

You know what’s awesome about this time of year?  Along with about a billion other things, fresh watermelon is in season!  I love slicing open a juicy personal-sized watermelon and eating it with a spoon for breakfast.

Another great way to eat this delicious summery fruit?  In a smoothie!  The combination of watermelon and strawberries in today’s Thirsty Thursday smoothie is so fruity and delightful that I’m pretty sure I could drink one of these just about everyday!  Smoothies are also a perfect way to use up watermelons that have accidently been left out too long an have gone a bit mushy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup filtered water
• 1/4 of a personal watermelon
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 banana
• 1 T vanilla protein powder
• 1 T ground flax seeds or chia seeds
• 2 large handfuls spinach

Directions

1.  Scoop the flesh out of the watermelon shell.

2.  Add all ingredients to the blender, and blend until smooth, usually about 30-45 seconds.

Watermelon is mostly water, but it’s also a good source of vitamins A and C.  Strawberries are also a great source of vitamin C.

Did you know that vitamin C helps your body absorb iron more effectively??  Yep, it’s true!  Combining fruits rich in vitamin C with iron-packed greens like spinach is a great way to build a stronger you, and help prevent iron-deficiency anemia!

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Cheers to amazing health!

<3 Lindsay