Melon-Ginger Smoothie
From: EatingWellSpiked with ginger, this smoothie is guaranteed to perk you up after a long bike ride or make a nice starter to a summer meal on the deck. For a more aromatic variation, use a cantaloupe instead of a honeydew melon.
Servings: 2 servings, 1 cup each
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 10 mins
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Ingredients
1 cup chopped honeydew melon
1/3 cup chopped peeled kiwi, (1 large)
1/2 ripe banana, sliced
1/4 cup white grape juice
1/2 teaspoon ginger juice, (see Ingredient Note)
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/3 cup lemon sorbet
1/2 cup ice
Directions
1. Place ingredients in the order listed in a blender. Pulse three times to chop the fruit, then blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Tip:
Ingredient Note: Bottled ginger juice is available in most health-food stores and gourmet markets--or make your own by squeezing chopped fresh ginger through a garlic press or piece of cheesecloth.
Ingredient Note: Bottled ginger juice is available in most health-food stores and gourmet markets--or make your own by squeezing chopped fresh ginger through a garlic press or piece of cheesecloth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 136, Sodium 28 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 408 mg. Exchanges: Fruit 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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