Try this refreshing summertime smoothie when cantaloupe is sweet and juicy. You won’t need any additional sweetener. Have it for breakfast, or leave out the protein and enjoy it as a light snack. It’s packed with beta-carotene and fiber, as an added bonus!
Prep Time | |
10 minutes |
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Easy!
Moderate
Serves:1person
Serving Size:2 cups
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For breakfast, we add protein powder to the smoothie, as the recipe specifies. If you want a light, refreshing beverage, leave out the protein, and add lemon juice and mint instead. We usually toss in some flaxseeds to either version for extra fiber and good fats.
Tools:blender, knife and cutting board, measuring cup and spoons
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- 1/2 cup almond milk or similar
- 1 cup cantaloupe (cut in chunks)
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 scoop unsweetened protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 leaves fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
- Pour almond milk into blender container, up to the 1/2-cup mark.
- Cut up cantaloupe, if needed.
- Add all remaining ingredients and optional add-ins. Blend until smooth.
VARIATIONS:
- Substitute fresh papaya chunks for the cantaloupe.
- Substitute frozen peach slices for the frozen mango.
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