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Melon-Ginger Smoothie

:  Summer 2003

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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.


Melon-Ginger Smoothie Recipe

Makes: 2 servings, 1 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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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

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Preparation

  1. 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.

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 2 fruit


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Recipe Categories

Health & Diet Considerations
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Meal/Course
Snack
Style/Theme
Cooking for 2
Entertaining, casual
Entertaining, formal
Kid-friendly
Picnic
Vegan
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Beverages, smoothies
Ethnic/Regional
Caribbean
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Servings
2
Publication
Summer 2003
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