Watermelon Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 medium seedless watermelon

• 1 cup almond milk , or soy milk, or whole milk

• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

• 3 tablespoons maple syrup

• 2 small wedges watermelon, garnish

• 2 sprigs mint, garnish

Gather the Ingredients

1. Cut the 1 medium seedless watermelon into small chunks of about 1/2 inch square. This size will be easier to blend into the smoothie. Reserve a few wedges, rind included, for the garnish.

2. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. Place the fresh-cut watermelon on the cookie sheet, leaving space between the pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 1 hour. If preparing the watermelon in advance for smoothies later in the week, once frozen, transfer to plastic storage bags and freeze in 3-cup portions until ready to use.

3. Once frozen, measure 3 cups of frozen watermelon and place in a blender. Top the fruit with 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, and 3 tablespoons maple syrup. Blend until smooth.

4. Serve the watermelon smoothies immediately in chilled glasses. Garnish with a wedge of watermelon and fresh mint, if desired.