(Family Features) Fresh fruit—especially watermelon—offers a tastier way to refuel after exercise than the usual bars and powders. Watermelon is nutrient‑dense and made of 92% water, making it a naturally hydrating, energizing post‑workout option. Pair it with ingredients like turmeric, kefir, collagen, banana, beet, raspberry, hemp or mango to build recovery smoothies and shakes that boost fluids, nutrients and motivation. From a Watermelon Beet Post‑Workout Smoothie to a Rosy Red Superfood blend or a refreshing Watermelon Protein Shake, these recipes keep recovery delicious and anything but boring.

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Watermelon Beet Post-Workout Smoothie

Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board

Servings: 2

• 1/2 medium cooked and peeled beet, chopped
• 1 cup chopped watermelon
• 1 banana, peeled
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1 cup low-fat, plain kefir
• 1/2 lime, peeled
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder

In a blender, blend beet, watermelon, banana, coconut water, kefir, lime, honey, vanilla extract, and protein powder until smooth.

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Rosy Red Superfood Smoothie

Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board

Servings: 3

• 2 cups watermelon cubes
• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1 cup low-fat raspberry kefir
• 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• 2 tablespoons agave syrup
• ice (optional)

In a blender, blend watermelon, raspberries, kefir, orange juice concentrate, hemp seeds, agave syrup, and ice, if desired, until smooth.

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Watermelon Protein Shake

Recipe courtesy of Chrissy Carroll on behalf of the National Watermelon Promotion Board

Servings: 1

• 1 cup chopped watermelon
• 1 cup frozen mango, chopped
• 1/4 cup tart cherry juice
• 1/2 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
• 1 tablespoon honey or to taste (optional)

In a blender, blend watermelon, mango, cherry juice, Greek yogurt, protein powder and honey for about 30 seconds until well combined.