How to Make a Cantaloupe Smoothie

Take advantage of the luscious summer melon crop to make this refreshing smoothie that's high in vitamin C. This recipe serves one.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Blenders
• 1/2 c. crushed ice
• 2 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrates
• 1/4 of a ripe cantaloupes
• 2 tbsp. nonfat powdered milks
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1 large frozen bananas
• 1/2 c. plain or vanilla low-fat or nonfat yogurt

1. Slice frozen banana into bite-sized chunks.
2. Cut up cantaloupe, removing the skin and seeds.
3. Put the fruit into a blender with yogurt, honey, powdered milk, orange juice concentrate and crushed ice.
4. Cover and blend until smooth.

Tips & Warnings

• Bananas can be frozen for up to three months.
• Add some lemonade or a small amount of lemon juice if the smoothie tastes too sweet.
• Add 1 tbsp. blackstrap molasses for extra iron.
• Add 1 tbsp. brewer's yeast to provide a protein boost.
• Add 1 tbsp. flaxseed oil for a dose of omega-3 fatty acids.
• Add 1 tsp. bee pollen to increase amino acids.
• Some people are allergic to bee pollen or one of the other add-ins.
• Follow package directions carefully or consult your doctor if you have questions.