Mixed Melon Smoothie

Mixed Melon Smoothie

Mixed Melon Smoothie · ready in 8 min · 2 servings · 155 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients

A light summer blender drink built on cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon for a cool, juicy, naturally sweet refresher.

Prep
8 min
Total
8 min
Serves
2
kcal
155
Difficulty
very easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 2 servings

  • 320 gCantaloupe, peeled and cubed
  • 320 gHoneydew, peeled and cubed
  • 280 gWatermelon, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 4 gMint, leaves only
  • 100 gIce

Equipment

blender, kitchen scale, knife, cutting board, spoon, blender jar, serving glass

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients

    Gather the melon, mint, and ice, then set out a blender, kitchen scale, knife, cutting board, spoon, and 2 serving glasses. · 2 min

    What to look for: All ingredients and tools are ready on the counter.

  2. Cut Melon

    Cut cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon into small cubes, removing seeds and rind so the fruit blends quickly and evenly. · 4 min

    What to look for: The melon is cleanly cubed with no rind or large seeds.

  3. Load Blender

    Add cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, mint, and ice to the blender, placing the juiciest watermelon closest to the blades. · 1 min

    What to look for: The blender jar is filled with layered fruit and visible mint leaves.

  4. Blend Smoothie

    Blend on high until the mixture is thick, cold, and fully smooth, stopping once to scrape down any mint leaves from the sides. · 1 min

    What to look for: The smoothie looks even, frosty, and pastel orange with no large fruit pieces.

  5. Serve Cold

    Pour immediately into 2 glasses and serve while frosty, with the pale green, orange, and red melon flavors still bright. · 1 min

    What to look for: Each glass is full and lightly frothy on top.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal155
Protein3 g
Carbohydrates39 g
of which sugars34 g
Fat1 g
of which saturated0 g
Fibre3 g
Sodium56 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 1 days
  • Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
  • Serve chilled without reheating; stir or blend briefly after refrigeration.

Ingredient substitutions

Cantaloupe

  • Honeydew: Use for a greener, milder melon flavor.

Honeydew

  • Cantaloupe: Use for a sweeter orange melon profile.

Watermelon

  • Honeydew: Use when watermelon is unavailable, though the smoothie will be less rosy and less juicy.

Mint

  • Vanilla extract: Use a tiny amount for aroma when mint is unavailable.

Ice

  • Water: Use very cold water for a thinner smoothie.

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