Grilled Watermelon Basil Mint Smoothie Recipe

Name: Grilled Watermelon Basil Mint Smoothie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean pulp; 12 fresh mint leaves, plus more julienned for garnish; 6 fresh basil leaves; Watermelon wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

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
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean pulp
12 fresh mint leaves, plus more julienned for garnish
6 fresh basil leaves
Watermelon wedges, for garnish

1
Preheat a grill to high heat (400 degrees F).
2
To grill the watermelon, first sprinkle with the sugar and salt.
3
Grill quickly, cooking each side for 2 minutes and flipping with a wide spatula.
4
Once the watermelon is cooked, remove from the grill and add to a blender, along with the yogurt, apple juice, ice, honey and vanilla.
5
Puree until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
6
Finally, add the mint and basil leaves, pulse 5 to 6 times and serve.
7
Garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Grilled Watermelon Basil Mint Smoothie falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Watermelon Basil Mint Smoothie

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