This Watermelon Oatmeal Smoothie video is sponsored by the National Watermelon Promotion Board.
Hi friends, happy Monday! I’m kicking off the week with a Watermelon Oatmeal SMOOTHIE recipe… in VIDEO form! Get excited. This month, I’ve partnered with the Watermelon folk on the Watermelon for Health campaign to bring you this Watermelon Oatmeal Smoothie and I’m super pumped about it.
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This smoothie is so simple to make… with only 4 ingredients
Watermelon
Oatmeal
Lemon Greek Yogurt
Frozen Strawberries
Blend up this Watermelon Oatmeal Smoothie to an easy way to incorporate watermelon into your everyday fitness routine. It’s so easy too.
Why? Watermelon is hydrating!! Duh, water is in the name! But it’s more than just water (92% in fact), watermelon has nutrients that replenish the body post workout, including citrulline and electrolytes.
If you’re fitness focused and want to learn more about the benefits of watermelon with working out..get more watermelon nutrition facts here.
Oh and there are prizes… enter to win the Workout with Watermelon contest…deets below.
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Tag a workout buddy (or someone you’d like to inspire to be your workout buddy!) in the comments section of the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s (NWPB) weekly video post on Instagram and Facebook.
- Win weekly watermelon prizes. NWPB will choose one lucky workout pair each week from October 3rd through October 28th.
Watermelon Oatmeal Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
This Watermelon Oatmeal Smoothie is just want you need right after a workout. It hydrates and helps to repair muscle and energy stores depleted after exercise.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed
- 1 cup strawberries
- 5 ounces low-fat lemon greek-style yogurt
- 2 tablespoons instant oatmeal
- 3–4 ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Equipment
- Category: smoothie
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: oatmeal, smoothie, watermelon, recovery, drink
Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.
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Kim says
Where can I find the nutritional information for watermelon oatmeal smoothie?
Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says
The recipe has been updated to include nutrition info.
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
This looks so delicious and love your video!
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Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says
Thanks so much! That means a lot!