Description
This melon smoothie, made with cantaloupe or honeydew, is a refreshing, creamy, and dairy-free drink perfect for summer. With banana for smoothness and walnuts for added richness, it’s a nutritious and energizing choice for breakfast or a midday snack.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana, peeled and halved
2/3 cup cantaloupe or honeydew melon chunks
1/4 cup shelled walnuts
1 cup almond milk (or cashew milk)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the melon by cutting it in half, scooping out the seeds, and trimming away the skin. Cut into chunks until you have 2/3 cup.
- Add melon chunks, banana, walnuts, almond milk, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
- Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen melon and banana for a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Substitute walnuts with other nuts or omit for a nut-free version.
- Add a Medjool date or a touch of maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Oat milk or dairy milk can be used instead of almond milk.
- Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg