Coconut Green Smoothie & Watermelon Agua Fresca
Two coconut-water refreshers in one: a creamy coconut-kale green smoothie and a light, thirst-quenching watermelon agua fresca. Both come together in the blender.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the coconut-kale smoothie
- 1 cup torn kale leaves stems discarded, about 2 large leaves
- 1 ½ cups pineapple coconut water or 1 cup plain coconut water plus 1/2 cup pineapple juice or chopped pineapple
- ¾ cup 2% or full-fat plain yogurt
- 1 ½ frozen bananas
- 1 cup ice cubes
For the watermelon-coconut agua fresca
- 3 cups coconut water
- 3 cups watermelon 1 lb / 454 g, cut in 1-inch cubes (plus more to freeze for melon ice cubes, if desired)
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp mint leaves packed, optional
Instructions
- Coconut-kale smoothie: Combine all the smoothie ingredients in the container of a blender and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
- Watermelon-coconut agua fresca: Combine all the agua fresca ingredients in the blender and process until smooth. Serve over ice or watermelon ice cubes.
Notes
Two refreshers, one post: A creamy coconut-kale smoothie and a light watermelon agua fresca — both built on coconut water.
Freeze the bananas: Frozen banana gives the smoothie its thick, frosty body without watering it down.
Watermelon ice cubes: Place 1-inch melon cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a zip-top bag — they chill the agua fresca without diluting it.
Strain if you like: For a silkier agua fresca, strain it after blending.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg