Watermelon & Basil Swirl
Total: 10 mins
Juicy pink watermelon goes for a spin with zesty lime, sweet banana and fresh basil to make a refreshing summertime smoothie.
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Ingredients you'll need
- 1 mini watermelon
- 1 banana
- 1 lime
- A handful of basil, leaves only
From your kitchen
- A few ice cubes
- 250ml ice cold water
You'll need
- Blender
Step by step this way
- 1.
Quarter the watermelon and slice the flesh off the skin. Roughly chop the flesh and add it to your blender. Peel and break the banana in. Zest in the lime and squeeze in the juice.
- 2.
Add the basil leaves. Pour in 250ml ice-cold water and add a few ice cubes. Blend till smooth, pour into glasses and serve.
- Tip
Keep Your Cool
Get ahead by preparing the melon in advance and popping it in to a freezer proof container. Freeze for at least 4 hrs then whizz with the other ingredients (you probably wont need ice cubes) for a cooler, speedier sip.
