Name: Simply Soothing Melon Smoothie
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 cups cubed cantaloupe, frozen; 1 1/2 cups cubed honeydew, frozen; Add-ons & Substitutions: Adjust melon proportions to your taste. Just note that the meatier the melon, the thicker the smoothie.; Try using Greek yogurt, soy milk, or almond milk instead of orange juice.; Add walnuts or pecans for a flavor and protein boost.; Add a scoop of protein powder for a more filling breakfast drink.; Add half a banana.

Simply Soothing Melon Smoothie

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Keep some frozen melon cubes on hand, and you can whip up this smoothie any time you like! Using frozen melon gives you the “ice” you need to make the smoothie and avoids watering it down. Mix and match your ingredients to find your perfect flavor balance.

Author: Norann Oleson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 cups 1x
Category: Beverages

Ingredients

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- 2 1/2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cups cubed cantaloupe, frozen
- 1 1/2 cups cubed honeydew, frozen
Add-ons & Substitutions:
- Adjust melon proportions to your taste. Just note that the meatier the melon, the thicker the smoothie.
- Try using Greek yogurt, soy milk, or almond milk instead of orange juice.
- Add walnuts or pecans for a flavor and protein boost.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for a more filling breakfast drink.
- Add half a banana.

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Instructions

Put watermelon, orange juice, and honey into a blender. Blend to combine.
Use the center hole of the blender lid and add frozen melon cubes a few at a time. Pulse to break them up.
Continue to add frozen melon cubes and blend until the whole mixture is smooth.
Garnish with fresh mint.

Notes

If you have extra melon, cube it and freeze it in a single layer, then bag it up with waxed paper between the layers. Then you’ll always have smoothie ingredients ready to go!

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/simply-soothing-melon-smoothie/