Melon, Cucumber and Yogurt Prism Smoothie with Lime and Mint
An original, fresh, and highly aromatic smoothie that combines sweet melon, crisp cucumber, plain yogurt, and a lively touch of lime and mint. Its texture is creamy yet light, ideal for breakfast or a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
- 300 g cold cantaloupe melon, cubed (without semillas ni peel)
- 120 g peeled cucumber, sliced (retirar semillas si son muy large)
- 180 g plain yogurt (preferiblemente whole or estilo griego suave)
- 120 ml cold milk (ajustar for a textura more ligera)
- 30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 g lime zest (solo the parte verde)
- 6 g fresh mint leaves (leaves sueltas, more extra for decorar if desired)
- 15 ml honey (optional, as needed dulzor of the melón)
- 80 g ice cubes (for servir muy cold)
- 8 g chia seeds (for acabado and ligera textura)
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.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Wash the mint, peel the cucumber, and slice it. Cut the melon into cubes and make sure it is well chilled for a creamier texture.
- 2
2. Place the melon, cucumber, plain yogurt, cold milk, lime juice, lime zest, fresh mint, and honey into a blender.
- 3
3. Add the ice cubes and blend for 45 to 60 seconds until smooth and fully combined. If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add a little more milk and blend again for 10 seconds.
- 4
4. Divide the smoothie between 2 glasses and finish with the chia seeds on top. If desired, garnish with extra mint leaves and a little more lime zest.
- 5
5. Serve immediately while very cold. No cooking is required; if you want to chill the glasses first, place them in the refrigerator for 5 minutes at 39 °F / 4 °C before serving.
Chef tips
Use very ripe melon for a sweeter flavor and silkier texture. For a thicker consistency, freeze part of the melon for 1 hour before blending.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with maple syrup for a honey-free version, and swap the milk for oat or almond milk. Spearmint can be replaced with mild mint.
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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