Rehydrate With This Refreshing Strawberry-Watermelon Smoothie

By Jenny Sugar

Updated on 8/3/2017 at 6:00 AM

You just finished a sweltering, sweaty workout, and all you can think about is gulping down a huge glass of ice-cold water. But your body needs more than good ol' H2O to recover. So sip on this smoothie that tastes so luscious, so naturally sweet, you'll crave it after every workout. It's made with fresh, juicy watermelon, which studies have shown can relieve muscle soreness; strawberries, which offer carbs to restore energy; hydrating cucumber; electrolyte-packed coconut water; and protein powder to heal those hard-worked muscles.

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It's smooth, light, and ultrarefreshing, and at just 145 calories, it makes the perfect post-workout snack. Whip one up in minutes and it'll offer the protein (15 grams!), carbs, and hydration you need after a steamy workout, leaving you feeling cool, refreshed, and refueled.

Strawberry-Watermelon Hydrating Smoothie

Cook Time5 mins
Yield1 serving
Calories145

From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness

INGREDIENTS

    • 1 cup watermelon
    • 1/4 cup strawberries
    • 1/2 cucumber
    • 1/2 serving vanilla plant-based protein powder (I used Vega Performance Protein: 65 calories, 13 grams protein)
    • 1/2 cup pure, unsweetened coconut water
    • 4 ice cubes

    INSTRUCTIONS