A simple and refreshing summer melon smoothie made from a blend of watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew rounded out with fresh lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt. This recipe comes together quickly in a blender for a sweet and icy cool summer drink.
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Why this recipe works
This simple summer melon smoothie recipe features three varieties of melons which are naturally quite sweet. To balance the flavours, a pinch of salt is added to the mix along with acidity from fresh lemon juice. This recipe is not only pretty—developing a pink ombre effect once poured—it blends up really fast and is the perfect icy drink for summer. It also makes use of the abundance of seasonal melons at their peak in freshness and flavour.
Ingredients Needed
To make my summer melon smoothie, you will need the following ingredients. For the quantities of each, please see the recipe card further down the post.
- fresh cantaloupe
- fresh honeydew melon
- fresh watermelon
- fresh lemon juice
- filtered water
- honey or maple syrup
- ice cubes
- sea salt
Step by Step Overview
This recipe couldn't be easier. Basically, add all the ingredients to a high powered blender in the order listed. Then, blend on high for 20-30 seconds and serve.
Helpful Tips
Use fresh ripe melons: ripe melons will have fully developed flavour and juices. They should also be free of blemishes or bruises. Even better if you can source an organic variety or a melon from a local grower because they will likely be extra flavourful and juicy.
Wash the melons well before cutting into them: this is a good food safe tip.
Add the ingredients to the blender in the order listed: this will make the blending process smooth and efficient. Placing the liquids in first prevents air pockets from forming. Next add powdered items, then lighter ones and finally harder or heavier items on top—this will help push the mixture into the blades and create a more even blend and help prevent your blender stalling.
A high powered blender works wonders: you want the ice to blend up smooth and evenly. I love using a Vitamix for all my blending needs.
Adjust to your liking: don't like cantaloupe or honeydew? Add more watermelon or melon of your choosing instead.
Serve right away: this smoothie is best served right away. The smoothie will settle a bit if left to sit too long.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! I have made this recipe using frozen melon chunks and it works well, however, you will need to omit the ice and add a little extra water to achieve your desired consistency. You can usually find frozen melon chunks in the freezer section of your local grocery store, or prepare and freeze melon chunks at home.
Some people who prefer not to consume honey or bee products, and that is a choice I respect. I choose to support our local beekeeper and admire their unmediated, ethical harvest and care for their hives and colonies. There's a lot of debate about consuming bee products and I will let you decide one way or the other what is right. However if you are not interested in using honey, maple syrup will also work in this recipe.
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Refreshing Summer Melon Smoothie
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Filtered water
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1 large Lemon, juiced
- 2 cups Fresh cantaloupe, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup Fresh honeydew melon, peeled and chopped
- 2 ½ cups Fresh watermelon, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 pinch Sea salt
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, add all the ingredients in the order listed.
- Blend on high for 20-30 seconds. Potion and serve right away.
Notes
Nutrition
This is an approximation of the nutrition offered in this recipe, and is created using a nutrition calculator. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your preferred calculator.
Disclaimer
all recipes on The Simple Green are developed and tested in a Canadian kitchen, at normal elevation, using electric appliances and ingredients available in Canada. Results may vary.
Congratulations and thank you for reminding how good and tastey these are. I ll be starting my day tomorrow with your recipe.
They really are! Glad to hear it!