This melon smoothie recipe is perfect for the cantaloupe lover and is refreshing on a hot summer day.
It's ready in 5 minutes and combines sweet cantaloupe melon with frozen peaches, lemon juice, banana, ginger, and almond milk.
This is one of my favorite smoothie recipes when cantaloupes are in season.
Anywhere from Summer through Fall—with their peak in August—their distinct, almost floral-like musky smell is so mouthwatering.
Like my Chocolate Mango Smoothie or Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie, this healthy drink is a great choice to start your day or the perfect snack to energize and satisfy you.
And because of its high water content, I enjoy it now and then as a post-workout thirst quencher. Let's make it!
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Why You'll Love This Summer Melon Smoothie
- It's a dairy-free, plant-based melon smoothie that's deliciously creamy.
- It's wonderfully satisfying and contains tons of nourishment.
- You'll appreciate the lemony and fresh ginger undertones, adding a refreshing and balancing touch like in my Carrot And Banana Smoothie.
- It's also naturally sweet, healthy, and nutritious, using a combo of frozen and fresh fruit.
Ingredients & Notes
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
To make this refreshing cantaloupe melon smoothie, you need the following ingredients:
- Ripe melon: Cantaloupe melons are incredibly hydrating and an excellent source of vitamins A and C. They are also high in fiber and promote regularity. They also contain abundant antioxidants and are extremely juicy, tender, and sweet.
- Nut milk: I prefer almond or cashew milk in this cantaloupe smoothie, but you can also use hazelnut or coconut milk. Always use unsweetened milk.
- Frozen peaches: Add a subtle sweet coolness. But this frozen fruit also "bumps up" the flavors of cantaloupe melon. So feel free to add more in the blender if you want their taste to be more dominant, or drop some in your glass to serve as ice cubes.
- Lemon juice: Nicely balances out the sweetness of the fruits and adds extra vitamin C.
- Ginger: A small amount of anti-inflammatory ginger adds a spicy bite and gives it a lovely freshness without overpowering the flavors. Feel free to add a tad more based on taste. Use extras to make my Avocado Apple Smoothie.
- Banana slices: Half a banana adds sufficient sweetness and a creamy texture. It's a great source of vitamin B6 and potassium, amongst other nutrients. Add more if you want to turn this into a cantaloupe banana smoothie.
Note: Use any leftover cantaloupe to make this refreshing Basil Lemonade.
How To Make It
See the full recipe with measurements in the recipe card.
Step One (Picture 1 above): Add pieces of cantaloupe and banana with the remaining ingredients into a blender.
Step Two (Picture 2 above) - Blend until you have a creamy, smooth consistency.
Step Three (Picture 3 above) - Enjoy with extra slices of cantaloupe melon and maybe nuts on the side.
Variations
- For extra protein and healthy fatty acids (omega 3&6): Add a few teaspoons of shelled hemp seeds (hemp hearts) to the mix—perfect for after a workout.
- Switch it up with (plant-based) protein or collagen peptides (unflavored). I also love Great Lakes Wellness Collagen or this plant-based protein source.
- If you want it sweeter, add a whole banana instead of half, a touch of honey, or one Medjool date to the blend.
- If you want a thinner consistency, add a tad more liquid, but not too much; otherwise, you will lose the fruit's delicious sweet flavor.
- Do you want it spicier and love ginger smoothies? Then play around with the amount of grated ginger. I love one teaspoon but add double the amount for a more gingery experience.
Storage
Leftovers stay well refrigerated in a closed mason jar for up to two days.
Make It Part Of Your Smoothie Routine
- This cantaloupe melons smoothie is just like my chocolate pineapple collagen smoothie or my healthy coffee smoothie, which is perfect for busy mornings and a nutritious treat.
- It digests quickly and makes one excellent light breakfast or refreshing drink to beat the summer heat.
- Plus, it's ready in a few minutes with simple and fresh ingredients.
Recipe FAQs
This cantaloupe smoothie will not taste well with an unripe melon. Before buying, check for a few things to ensure you get sweet and juicy fruit.
--> The fruits' scent should be heavenly, sweet, and slightly musky.
--> A ripe cantaloupe should feel rather heavy for its size.
--> And should have a webbed texture on the outside.
--> It should also feel firm to the touch—not mushy or too rigid.
--> Its stem should yield a bit when pressed.
--> If you tap it a few times, you should hear a deep sound rather than a hollow.
--> Also, the rind color should have a creamy or yellowish color.
If your cantaloupe melon is still green-greyish, it needs more ripening time.
It's best to place it in a brown paper bag and let it further sit for a few days at room temperature.
I always wash the rind of a ripe cantaloupe.
The surface can easily collect unwanted dirt or bacteria that a knife can pick up when cutting through its flesh. It's super easy to clean and well worth the small effort.
--> Rinse the melon under running water.
--> Use a vegetable brush to give it a good scrub, and then rinse again.
--> Then thoroughly dry it with paper towels before cutting.
--> Refrigerate any leftovers immediately for storage.
If the ginger is young with thin skin, wash or scrub the skin and then grate the desired amount without peeling it.
The skin is edible, and you won't even notice its taste.
However, cut away tough skin from older ginger roots that have been sitting around for a while. Their taste might be a bit too bitter to add to a smoothie.
More Fruit Smoothies To Try Next
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Here you have it, a delicious cantaloupe smoothie recipe made with sweet fruit and has that lovely melon flavor that tastes like summer.
📖 Recipe
Refreshing Cantaloupe Melon And Ginger Smoothie Recipe
Mariska RamondinoEquipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups packed chopped cantaloupe 455 grams
- 4 slices frozen peaches 26 grams
- ½ banana peeled
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger Add an extra teaspoon for a more gingery experience
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup almond, cashew, coconut, or hazelnut milk 20 grams
Instructions
- Place the cantaloupe in a blender. Add the frozen peaches, banana, and fresh ginger.3 cups packed chopped cantaloupe, 4 slices frozen peaches, ½ banana, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Pour in the lemon juice and plant milk of choice.1 teaspoon lemon juice, ¾ cup almond, cashew, coconut, or hazelnut milk
- Blend until everything is smooth.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For extra protein and healthy fatty acids (omega 3&6): Add a few teaspoons of shelled hemp seeds (hemp hearts) to the mix—perfect for after a workout.
- Switch it up with (plant-based) protein or collagen peptides (unflavored). I also love Great Lakes Wellness Collagen or this plant-based protein source.
- Do you want it sweeter? Add a whole banana instead of half, a touch of honey, or one Medjool date to the blend.
- Do you want a thinner consistency? Add a tad more liquid, but not too much; otherwise, you will lose the fruit's delicious flavors.
- Do you want it spicier and love ginger smoothies? Then, play around with the amount of grated ginger. I love one teaspoon,n but add double the amount for a more gingery experience.
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Nathalia says
The mixture of the cooling melon and the warming ginger is so interesting. I'll be trying this one soon.
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Becky says
This sounds so delicious! I love cantaloupe but you don't see too many recipes for it. A cantaloupe and ginger smoothie would be so refreshing!
Mariska says
Hi Becky! Thanks for stopping by. It is indeed a very refreshing drink. Perfect for the summer!!
Kait | Slumber & Scones says
Ooh, I am always looking for fun, new smoothie ideas and this sounds delicious! I absolutely love the color, and the flavor combination looks amazing. I can't wait to try it.
-Kait | slumberandscones.com
Mariska says
Thank you, Kait! I hope you will like it as much as we do!
Lecy | A Simpler Grace says
I don't care for melon but my dad is a huge canteloupe fan. I need to share this with him. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Mariska says
Thanks for stopping by Lecy! I hope your dad will enjoy this recipe!