Pearlescent Melon, Green Grape and Pistachio Smoothie
An original, delicate smoothie made with ripe melon, chilled green grapes, pistachio, and yogurt, balanced with lemon and a touch of honey. It has a creamy texture and a fresh, mellow, slightly floral flavor.
Ingredients
- 300 g ripe cantaloupe melon, cubed (well cold)
- 120 g seedless green grapes (cold)
- 170 g plain Greek yogurt (without sugar)
- 30 g shelled pistachios (unsalted)
- 180 ml milk (cold)
- 15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 14 g honey (ajustar to taste)
- 2.5 ml vanilla extract (optional)
- 80 g ice (approx.)
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. Place the cubed cantaloupe, green grapes, plain Greek yogurt, shelled pistachios, and cold milk in a blender.
- 2
2. Add the lemon juice, honey, vanilla extract, and ice.
- 3
3. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, until very creamy and smooth. If you prefer a thinner texture, add a little more milk and blend again for 15 to 20 seconds.
- 4
4. Taste the smoothie and adjust the honey or lemon juice if you want more sweetness or brightness.
- 5
5. Serve immediately in 2 chilled glasses to keep its thick, fresh texture.
Chef tips
For an even silkier texture, freeze half of the melon for 1 hour beforehand. For an elegant finish, top with very finely chopped pistachios.
Substitutions
You can substitute the Greek yogurt with thick plain yogurt. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup. If you do not have cantaloupe, use a similar orange-fleshed melon.
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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