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Summery & Refreshing Garden-to-Table Cantaloupe Smoothie

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ripe cantaloupe, cubed (chilled for best results)
  • 1 frozen banana (sliced before freezing if possible)
  • 1 cup coconut water (or use chilled green tea or filtered water)
  • 5–7 fresh mint leaves (or 1/2 tsp mint extract)
  • 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger (or a pinch of ground ginger)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (fresh is best!)
  • 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, only if your melon isn’t sweet enough)
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric or cayenne for a spicy twist
  • A few fresh basil leaves for variation

Instructions
 

  • Peel, seed, and cube your cantaloupe. For best results, chill it in the fridge or freeze briefly.; If your banana isn’t already frozen, you can still use it fresh—just add more ice for texture.
  • In a high-speed blender, combine: cantaloupe, banana, coconut water, mint, ginger, lime juice, and ice.; Blend until smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape the sides if needed.
  • Give it a quick taste. Add honey or maple syrup if your cantaloupe isn’t super sweet.; Want more zing? Add another squeeze of lime or an extra mint leaf.