Honeydew is refreshing as it is, but added to smoothies, it is even more refreshing.
The smoothie combines cooling cucumber along with the honeydew melon, making this smoothie a healthy summer treat!
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Honeydew Smoothie
Refresh your senses with my Honeydew Smoothie! Bursting with the sweet, juicy flavor of honeydew melon, this smoothie is a delicious way to start your day or enjoy a refreshing snack.
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh Honeydew melon diced
- 1/3 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup low-fat coconut milk
- 2–3 leaves of fresh mint
Instructions
- Add the melon first to a high-speed blender followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 3-4 minutes or until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie over a cup filled with ice if you like, and enjoy!
Notes
*For smoothie benefits, recipe notes, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 21.4g
- Fat: 4.4g
- Carbohydrates: 25.9g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Protein: 2.1g
Why You Will Love This Honeydew Melon Smoothie
- Refreshing and Hydrating: Honeydew melon and cucumber are both high in water content, making this smoothie exceptionally hydrating and refreshing, perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
- Light and Digestible: With its light ingredients and the presence of fiber from spinach and honeydew, this smoothie is easy on the stomach and supports good digestion.
- Naturally Sweet and Flavorful: The natural sweetness of honeydew melon, complemented by a touch of honey, offers a delicious taste without the need for added sugars, appealing to those looking to reduce their sugar intake.
- Nutrient-Rich: Packed with vitamins such as Vitamin C from honeydew and Vitamin K from spinach, along with other nutrients like iron and potassium, this smoothie is a nutritional powerhouse that supports overall health.
- Low in Calories: This smoothie is low in calories (contains only 136 calories per serving), making it an excellent option for anyone monitoring their calorie intake or seeking a light meal alternative.
- Versatile and Customizable: Easily adaptable, you can swap out honeydew for other fruits, use different leafy greens instead of spinach, or add protein powder to tailor the smoothie to your nutritional needs and taste preferences.
- Rich in Antioxidants: The honeydew melon and spinach are rich in antioxidants.
- Cooling Mint Flavor: The addition of fresh mint not only enhances the flavor profile but also adds a cooling effect, which is particularly enjoyable in warm weather.
- Perfect for Breakfast or Snack: Its balanced combination of nutrients makes this smoothie ideal for a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack, providing sustained energy without feeling heavy.
If you enjoy this smoothie, I recommend that you also try my cantaloupe melon smoothie and my watermelon green smoothie recipe!
Smoothie Variations And Recipe Notes:
If you like to experiment, feel free to bring your ideas to life, or try some of my suggestions below:
- Add Protein: If you are not vegan, add 1/2 cup of yogurt or a scoop of protein powder.
- Add Another Fruit: You can add 1 cup of frozen banana slices for a thicker and sweeter smoothie.
- Boost With Other Ingredients: Add a tablespoon of nut butter or chia seeds for extra nutrients.
- No Coconut: If you don’t like coconut, swap the coconut milk for almond or oat milk.
Recipe Equipment:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | ✓ |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | ✓ |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
Yes, all my 8 different blenders and models work with this recipe.
One of the main reasons is that no frozen fruit is used, and the recipe contains plenty of liquid.
All the ingredients are easily blended. Whatever blender you use, you shouldn’t have any problems with this recipe.