Cantaloupe Smoothie: The Ultimate Refreshing Recipe
This Cantaloupe Smoothie is the ultimate refreshing drink for a hot summer day. Made with fresh cantaloupe, creamy yogurt, and a hint of honey, it’s a delicious and nutritious way to cool down.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Cantaloupe:
- 2 cups cubed cantaloupe, chilled
Yogurt Mixture:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or vanilla yogurt)
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, adjust to desired consistency)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of ground ginger (optional)
- 4–5 ice cubes (adjust to desired thickness)
Optional Toppings:
- fresh mint sprigs
- cantaloupe chunks
- granola
Instructions
- Prepare the Cantaloupe: Wash, cut, seed, and cube the cantaloupe. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Blend: Add chilled cantaloupe, Greek yogurt, and milk to a blender.
- Sweeten (Optional): Add honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Flavor (Optional): Add vanilla extract and ground ginger.
- Add Ice: Add ice cubes.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until completely smooth. Add more milk if too thick, or more ice if too thin.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust sweetness or flavor as needed.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and add optional toppings like mint, cantaloupe chunks, or granola. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cantaloupe Smoothie, Refreshing Drink, Summer Beverage, Yogurt Smoothie
