Berry Cantaloupe Smoothies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (of choice)
- ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 2 cups frozen cubed cantaloupe*
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
Directions:
- Place the milk, Greek yogurt, honey (if using), frozen cantaloupe and berries in a blender pitcher.
- Secure the lid and puree until smooth, scraping the sides if needed. If the smoothie is thicker than desired, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Pour the smoothie into 2 cups and garnish with frozen fruit and fresh herbs, if desired.
Yield: Serves 2
To freeze cantaloupe:
Peel, seed and cube a whole fresh cantaloupe. Transfer 2 cups of the cubed cantaloupe into a large sealable plastic bag or airtight container. Freeze at least 30 minutes or up to 2 weeks. Add directly to the blender so you don’t have to water your smoothie down with ice.
Smoothie Add-Ins:
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
- ½ medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 cups fresh or frozen greens (such as spinach or kale)
- 1-2 tablespoons ground flax seeds or hemp hearts
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or ginger
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup granola, to sprinkle on top
- Freshly chopped herbs like mint, to sprinkle on top
Recipe provided by: Julie Andrews, MS, RDN, CD, FAND
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