Berry Cantaloupe Smoothie

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You're going to love this tasty berry cantaloupe smoothie recipe!

An easy cantaloupe smoothie with frozen berries, yogurt and a touch of honey. The cantaloupe really shines in this yummy smoothie!

How to make berry cantaloupe smoothie

Featured Ingredients

• Cantaloupe: Peel, seed and chop a medium-sized cantaloupe, then toss it in the freezer for a bit. If you've never made a melon smoothie before, you're in for a real treat!
• Berries: I buy a frozen bag of mixed berries and use it as a bright, nutritious and beautiful accompaniment to this melon smoothie.
• Milk: You can use any sort of milk, such as cow's, soy, almond, cashew, rice, coconut or oat.
• Yogurt: Greek yogurt is perfect because it's loaded with protein as well as probiotics.
• Vanilla: A splash of pure vanilla extract takes this smoothie to the next level.
• Honey: It adds a little natural sweetness, but is totally optional.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Place the milk, Greek yogurt, honey (if using), frozen cantaloupe and berries in a blender pitcher.
2. Secure the lid and puree until smooth, scraping the sides if needed.
3. If the smoothie is thicker than desired, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
4. Pour the smoothie into 2 cups and garnish with frozen fruit and fresh herbs, if desired.

Smoothie add-ins:

This recipe for berry cantaloupe smoothies is a base recipe.

That means you can add in other goodies to enhance the smoothie, if you wish (although it is quite delicious as-is)!

• 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
• ½ medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 medium frozen banana
• 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

Fun facts about cantaloupe

Seasonality:

• California cantaloupe is available in supermarkets and restaurants around the country from April through early December.
• During these months, the majority of cantaloupe is produced in California.

Selection:

• Cracking: Look for a 'blossom end' (opposite the stem) that is beginning to show a bit of cracking and is somewhat soft to the touch, meaning it gives slightly when pressed gently with the fingers.
• Color: Cream color is always a good indicator of a mature melon, but new varieties may often have a somewhat green hue.
  • Don't be deterred by a slightly green cast on new variety cantaloupes.
• Stem: When older cantaloupe varieties reached maturity the stem slipped away from the lemon leaving a smooth end with no remnant of a stem.
  • The stem on newer cantaloupe varieties may slip away, but they are also just as likely to have a bit of stem remain.
  • A mature melon that does still have some netting growing up the stem.
  • Netting is the raised net-like texture on the shell of the cantaloupe.

Storage:

• Newer varieties of cantaloupe have a longer shelf life and can last up to three weeks in the refrigerator or up to one week on the counter!
• Storage whole cantaloupes in the refrigerator.
• Cut cantaloupes only when you are ready to eat.
• Cut cantaloupes should be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and put back in the refrigerator immediately.

Preparation:

• Melons should be washed under running tap water before cutting.
• Carefully use a sharp knife to cut the stem and 'blossom end' off.
• Use the knife to 'peel' the rind off the cantaloupe, leaving as much of the orange flesh intact as possible.
• Slice the cantaloupe in half, then use a spoon to scoop the seeds out; discard or save for planting.
• Cut the melon into slabs, then sticks, then cubes.

Smoothie recipes to whip up:

• Banana Peach Smoothie
• Morning Glory Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie

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