Melon-Ginger Smoothie

From EatingWell: Summer 2003 — Subscribe Now!

Spiked with ginger, this smoothie is guaranteed to perk you up after a long bike ride or make a nice starter to a summer meal on the deck. For a more aromatic variation, use a cantaloupe instead of a honeydew melon.

2 servings, 1 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 cup chopped honeydew melon
1/3 cup chopped peeled kiwi, (1 large)
1/2 ripe banana, sliced
1/4 cup white grape juice
1/2 teaspoon ginger juice, (see Ingredient Note)
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/3 cup lemon sorbet
1/2 cup ice

Preparation

Place ingredients in the order listed in a blender. Pulse three times to chop the fruit, then blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

Ingredient Note: Bottled ginger juice is available in most health-food stores and gourmet markets—or make your own by squeezing chopped fresh ginger through a garlic press or piece of cheesecloth.

Nutrition

Per serving: 136 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 3 g fiber; 28 mg sodium; 408 mg potassium.

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 fruit