Melon and Banana Smoothie Recipes
Recently, a variety of fruit and vegetable smoothies have become very popular, containing a whole storehouse of vitamins and microelements useful for the body. Juicy melon smoothie recipes are perhaps one of the simplest and at the same time useful - they can be prepared at home without much difficulty. Such a light and satisfying treat is perfect for getting a boost of energy for the whole day. In the article, we will take a closer look at the features of making a banana-melon smoothie, get acquainted with popular recipes and recommendations from experts.
Cooking features
It is very important that the melon for the future smoothie is juicy and ripe.
Immature or overripe will not work - it will not only change the taste of the drink as a whole, but can also adversely affect digestion.
It is believed that the maximum benefit can only be obtained from eating melon as a separate dish, however this is not the case for many fruits and vegetables with which it can be properly combined.
Melon is in perfect harmony with watermelon, bananas, coconut, peaches, pears, pineapple, grapes and various citrus fruits.
Note: Melon is a plant from the gourd family. From a botanical point of view, the fruit can be safely attributed to vegetables, not fruits.
For making smoothies or cocktails no need to use blender if you first turn the vegetable into a puree, then you can beat it and other ingredients even with a conventional mixer.
Popular Recipes
Today, there are a huge number of recipes for making various smoothies and cocktails at home. Let's get acquainted with the most common and easy to prepare.
Melon and banana smoothie
Let's prepare the following ingredients:
- fresh melon - 400 grams (pulp);
- banana - 2 pcs.;
- kefir - 2 cups.
Kefir can also be replaced with yogurt, and if desired, make a diet drink with skim milk. The melon should be washed, peeled and cut into small pieces, which are put in a blender. Add to them slices of pre-peeled and chopped banana. Whisk everything. Then add kefir in the required volume, beat again until foam forms.
Banana melon smoothie can be served garnished with mint leaves or even whipped cream.
This smoothie is usually quite sweet, depending on the type of melon, but you can add a little honey to taste.
Melon smoothie with banana and orange
Ingredients:
- pulp of ripe melon - 350-400 grams;
- banana - 2 pcs.;
- orange juice - 1 glass.
We are preparing in stages.
- The pulp of melon and banana should be ground into a pulp. You can do it manually or use a blender right away.
- Then pour orange juice into the resulting puree and beat well.
- Pour the treat into glasses. Garnish with small slices of melon, orange or mint.
Banana melon smoothie with coconut milk
Ingredients:
- melon pulp - 400 grams;
- banana - 2 pcs.;
- crushed ice;
- coconut milk - 200 ml.
Recipe:
- melon pulp, banana and crushed ice should be thoroughly smashed in a blender;
- then pour in the milk, beat again until a strong foam, then immediately pour into tall glasses.
You can add a little coconut flakes to enhance the taste in smoothies.And instead of coconut milk, you can use any vegetable or cow's milk. Smoothies made with almond or vanilla milk are very tasty.
Vitamin smoothie with melon, banana and lime
As ingredients we use:
- melon - 400-500 grams of pulp;
- banana - 3 large;
- lime - 2 medium-sized;
- sprig of mint - only leaves are used in the recipe;
- glass of water.
Here is the recipe step by step.
- We clean the melon, cut into small pieces. We do the same with bananas. Be sure to wash the mint, tear off the leaves, and throw the sprig itself away.
- Squeeze juice from lime.
- Put all the ingredients in a blender and beat. Lime juice should be added to taste, not all at once. If the consistency of the smoothie is too thick, then dilute with water and whisk again. Pour into glasses.
Melon, banana, kiwi and peach smoothie
Ingredients:
- melon - 300 grams;
- peaches - 2 pcs.;
- banana - 1 pc.;
- kiwi - 1 pc.
All ingredients must be whipped in a blender into a strong foam. You can decorate the resulting dessert with chocolate chips.
Recommendations
Before pouring smoothies, it is advisable to cool glasses or glasses.
It is best to serve drinks with large tubes, and not thin ones, in which fruits often get stuck.
It is recommended to prepare a nutritious smoothie with vegetable milk, as it is considered less high-calorie. If you want to make a diet smoothie, in no case should you use heavy cream in it. To reduce the density of the consistency, it is mainly recommended to make smoothies from light kefir or yogurt.. You can also make smoothies with cottage cheese.
To decorate smoothies, it is best to use natural ingredients, such as coconut, almond flakes, crushed nuts or berries.
To make the product natural, you should avoid adding sugar or chocolate to it. It is better to replace them with honey.
Do not be zealous with ice, otherwise the drink may turn out to be too liquid.
Not only the above fruits can be used to add to smoothies with banana and melon. An interesting option is obtained with an apple, the recipe of which is given in the video below.
Cocoa can be added to the mixture for a more chocolatey taste.