Grilled Watermelon Basil Mint Smoothie
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 smoothies (6 to 10 ounces)
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 316
- Total Fat
- 3
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 69
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 61
- Protein
- 10
- Cholesterol
- 7
- Sodium
- 153
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean pulp
1 seedless watermelon plank (2 inches thick, 10 inches long and 6 inches wide)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups low-fat yogurt
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup ice
12 fresh mint leaves, plus more julienned for garnish
6 fresh basil leaves
Watermelon wedges, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat a grill to high heat (400 degrees F). To grill the watermelon, first sprinkle with the sugar and salt. Grill quickly, cooking each side for 2 minutes and flipping with a wide spatula. Once the watermelon is cooked, remove from the grill and add to a blender, along with the yogurt, apple juice, ice, honey and vanilla. Puree until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Finally, add the mint and basil leaves, pulse 5 to 6 times and serve. Garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.