Deliciously sweet and refreshing, this Watermelon Creamsicle Smoothie Bowl will be on repeat all summer long!
Summer is here my friends!
We spent the weekend frolicking at the beach and soaking in the sun. Just what I’ve been waiting for!
Reading, relaxing and listening to the magical sound of the ocean waves. Life doesn’t get any better in my book.
How bout you guys? Do anything fun? School out for the kiddos yet? Everyone in wind down mode?
Hoping your summer ahead is full of fun, family and friends and of course, delicious food.
Today, I’m so excited to share these Watermelon Creamsicle Smoothie Bowls from my friend, Nicole (Coley) Gaffney’s new book, The Art of the Smoothie Bowl. Coley who was a Food Network star finalist is the founder of Soulberri Smoothies and Bowls in Brigantine, New Jersey, just a short ride from where I live in Avalon, New Jersey.
If you’re a fan of smoothie bowls, her book is an absolute MUST for your cookbook collection.
Coley’s smoothie bowls are loaded with superfoods, vitamins and fabulous toppings. They’re quick and easy and anything but boring!
This Watermelon Smoothie Bowl is a sweet, refreshing combination of juicy, ripe watermelon, fresh orange juice and coconut milk ice cubes. It’s sort of a cross between a snow cone and an orange creamsicle as Coley describes it.
If you’re looking for a light afternoon snack on a hot summer day this smoothie bowl is the ticket. Enjoy!
A few other favorite smoothies here at the BHK are my Chocolate Coconut Espresso Smoothie, my Blueberry Lemon Zinger Smoothie and my Sunrise Pineapple Mango Smoothie.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Watermelon Creamsicle Smoothie Bowl Recipe:
I like to keep an entire tray of the coconut milk ice cubes in my freezer, so whenever I grab a fresh watermelon I already have frozen cubes at the ready.
The black sesame seeds give the appearance of black watermelon seeds and give the smoothie a bit of a crunchy bite, but they are optional.
Watermelon Creamsicle Smoothie Bowl
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1/4 cup orange juice, plus extra if needed
- 2 1-oz. coconut milk ice cubes
- 2 cups frozen watermelon chunks, plus extra chunks or wedges for topping
- 1/2 tsp. black sesame seeds, for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Add orange juice, coconut milk ice cubes and frozen watermelon chunks to a blender and blend on high speed, stopping often to smash down all ingredients and scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Blend until smooth, texture should be comparable to a sorbet. If needed, add one tablespoon of OJ at a time to help with blending, but remember, the mixture should be thick.
- Transfer to a bowl, arranging watermelon chunks or wedge on top. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Sounds like you had a lovely weekend and a great book! And this smoothie bowl is so perfect for summer! Love the black sesame seeds on there. Pinned! Happy Monday :)
Coley’s book is filled with so many fabulous smoothie bowls Dawn. It was hard to choose which one to share!
This is so pleasing! To the eye and the palate! A bowl full of fresh! I love it! And I love that it’s watermelon season!! Pinned!
I LOVE watermelon season Annie! This bowl is so refreshing!
How delicious and refreshing does this look? Seriously, I wish I had one in front of my right now–my yogurt is looking a little sad :). Have a great week, Mary Ann!
Bet you’d really enjoy it Kelsie! Happy Monday!
What a delicious looking smoothie bowl! This would be perfect for a healthy snack and would make me feel like I had a decadent treat!
Agreed! Have a great week Kathy!
Absolutely “must taste” since the heat is on here as well. Black sesame are so nicely fitting … Thank you so much !
You’re very welcome! Happy Monday!
What fun! I think the idea of creamy watermelon is so creative ~ wouldn’t it make great popsicles, too!
Perfect for popsicles too Sue!
It’s going to be 90 here on the California coast , the perfect time for a refreshing smoothie. Thanks for the recipe Mary Ann and I hope you have a good week.
This would be perfect Gerlinde!
My kind of smoothie bowl!! What is more refreshing than watermelon?!?! Beautifulb
Summer watermelon is the BEST!
Glad you had such a great weekend! We did too. Out on our mountain bikes – one of our favorite places to be!
What a refreshing treat! Those coconut milk ice cubes are genius! Looking forward to trying this soon on one of the hot, hot days coming this week!
Have a wonderful week, my friend!
So happy you enjoyed yourselves Marissa! Hope you have an awesome week as well!
I have watermelon chunks already frozen in the fridge! Now I just need to freeze some coconut milk and I’ll be ready to whip up these smoothie bowls!
Yay! Enjoy it Leanne!
Mary Ann – this is a great and refreshing idea for summer! I love anything with watermelon. I imagine one could substitute almond milk for the coconut? I’m going to have to give this a try! Yummmmo!
Yes you could Laura. Hope you enjoy it!
I haven’t made a smoothie bowl in so long!! This looks so refreshing!! Coconut milk in smoothies is the best. Beautiful presentation, too!
Thanks Katherine! It’s such a refreshing bowl. So many delicious options in Coley’s book!
Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend, Mare! Glad you and Tom had fun celebrating! Speaking of celebrations – these pink beauties are a summer celebration in a bowl!!!! I can definitely picture myself eating these on repeat all season long! I definitely need to grab a copy of that book too!! Pinned! Cheers!
You’d love Coley’s book Chey! I can already see you enjoying one of these bowls relaxing by the pool this summer!
Such a delicious recipe – and the addition of the coconut milk ice cubes – what a fabulous idea! Yum!
I’ve always got a tray frozen in my frezzer for smoothies Alex!
We had our first warm weekend here this past weekend and I sure would have loved to sit down to this lovely smoothie bowl! Watermelon is so perfect and refreshing always :)
Yay for warmer weather Jennifer! Hope more is headed your way!
It’s like dessert for breakfast! I love it when that happens and I love this book! I’m hoping summer is going to be low key this year with a lot of time listing to the ocean (I love your plan!) and soaking in the sun.
That’s what summer’s are all about Traci! I’m trying to take more time for myself this summer for sure! Hope you do too!