Dawn Melon, Raspberry and Ricotta Smoothie with Lemon Basil
An original, creamy, refreshing smoothie that pairs mellow melon sweetness with tart raspberries, creamy ricotta, and a fragrant basil-lemon finish. Ideal for a light breakfast or an elegant snack.
Ingredients
- 300 g well-chilled cantaloupe melon, cubed (without semillas ni peel)
- 100 g raspberries (fresh or congeladas)
- 120 g ricotta cheese (whole or parcialmente descremado)
- 180 ml milk (cold)
- 8 g fresh basil leaves (compactadas lightly)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 2 g finely grated lemon zest (solo the parte amarilla)
- 10 g chia seeds (for dar cuerpo)
- 80 g ice cubes (optional for textura more cold)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Wash the raspberries and basil leaves. Cut the cantaloupe into cubes and measure the ricotta, milk, honey, lemon zest, chia seeds, and ice.
- 2
2. Place the cantaloupe, raspberries, ricotta, milk, basil, honey, lemon zest, and chia seeds in a blender.
- 3
3. Add the ice cubes and blend for 45 to 60 seconds, until very smooth and creamy.
- 4
4. If you prefer a finer texture, strain the smoothie to remove some raspberry seeds, then blend again for 10 seconds.
- 5
5. Serve immediately in chilled glasses. For a more aromatic presentation, garnish with a small basil leaf and an extra pinch of lemon zest.
- 6
6. For an even fresher version, chill the glasses for 5 minutes in the refrigerator at 39 °F / 4 °C before serving.
Chef tips
Use very cold, ripe melon for natural sweetness and a silkier texture. If the raspberries are especially tart, add a little more honey at the end and blend briefly again.
Substitutions
You can replace ricotta with well-drained cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, though the texture will change. Honey can be swapped for maple syrup, and basil can be replaced with mint for a fresher profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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