On hot sunny days like this, a glass of smoothie that is refreshing and nutritious, providing additional vitamins for the body, is a wonderful choice. So today, let’s head to the kitchen with TasteVN to try out 2 unique but equally delicious ways to make cantaloupe smoothies!
1. Fresh Milk Cantaloupe Smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fresh Milk Cantaloupe Smoothie Serves 2
Cantaloupe 2 pieces (about 500g) Unsweetened fresh milk 200 ml Whipping cream 80 ml Sugar 100 gr Ice cubes a little
What is whipping cream? Where to buy it?
- Whipping cream is also known as heavy cream, with a light aroma and off-white color, a smooth texture, thicker than regular milk.
- The main ingredient of whipping cream comes from unseparated cow’s milk, containing 30 – 36% fat and completely free of sugar, making it very convenient for adjusting sweetness when used.
- Whipping cream is often used to add a creamy flavor to dishes, especially as an essential ingredient in baked goods such as: cake, pudding, panna cotta,…
- You can easily find whipping cream at supermarkets, stores that sell baking ingredients or beverages.
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How to make Fresh Milk Melon Smoothie
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Prepare the melon
After purchasing the melon, wash it thoroughly with water, then use a knife to peel it and cut off both ends of the fruit. Cut the melon in half and use a spoon to scoop out the pulp and seeds.
Next, cut the melon into small pieces for easier blending and place them in a bowl.
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Blend the melon with fresh milk
Add the prepared melon, 200ml of unsweetened fresh milk, 100g of sugar, and 80ml of whipping cream into the blender. Turn on the machine and blend for about 1 – 2 minutes until the smoothie is smooth, then turn off the machine.
Prepare a cute glass, add some ice cubes to the glass, then pour the melon smoothie mixture into it. You can also decorate it with a few mint leaves or slices of melon on top to make the smoothie more visually appealing!
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Finished product
It only takes less than 10 minutes for you to have a glass of sweet and refreshing melon smoothie to cool down. The melon smoothie is sweet and fragrant, lightly creamy, and refreshing in the mouth, making it very easy to drink without being cloying at all!
2. Melon yogurt smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Melon yogurt smoothie For 2 people
Melon 2 pieces (about 500gr) Yogurt 100 gr (1 jar) Honey 1 tablespoon
How to make Melon Yogurt Smoothie
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Prepare the melon
Wash the melon, then place it in a basket to drain. Use a knife to peel the skin, cut off the top and bottom of the fruit. Then, cut the melon in half, scoop out the seeds and pulp inside, and cut into 8 pieces for easier blending.
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Blend melon with yogurt
Add the cut melon pieces, 100g of yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of honey into a blender. Blend until the melon yogurt mixture is smooth, then turn off the machine.
Pour the melon yogurt smoothie into a bottle or glass and enjoy immediately, or store it in the refrigerator to chill for an even tastier smoothie!
Tip: If you like to enjoy a cold smoothie right after blending, you can freeze the prepared melon for about 3 – 4 hours in the freezer before blending!
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Final Product
The cantaloupe yogurt smoothie is not only delicious but also very good for health. The refreshing cantaloupe combined with creamy yogurt is very appealing. It’s simple yet nutritious, so you should head to the kitchen to showcase your skills and enjoy it right away!
What is cantaloupe?
- Cantaloupe’s scientific name is Cucumis melo, and the fruit has a round shape. Typically, when ripe, the skin of the cantaloupe will have a light yellowish-white color, and the fruit weighs about 200g – 400g.
- When ripe, cantaloupe has a very fragrant smell and a sweet, refreshing taste, with a crisp texture similar to honeydew melon, not mushy like gourd melon.
- Cantaloupe contains a high amount of nutritious substances beneficial for health, such as vitamins A, C, magnesium, fiber, folic acid… And especially low in calories, making it suitable for those who are trying to lose weight.
How to choose fresh and delicious cantaloupe
- Generally, cantaloupe is best in the Spring-Summer season (February – June). Because cantaloupe loves sunlight, it will be very sweet and crunchy at this time.
- When choosing cantaloupe, you should pay attention to the umbilicus of the cantaloupe (the round area at the bottom of the fruit). The riper and sweeter the cantaloupe, the larger and rounder the umbilicus will be.
- You should choose fruits of moderate size, feeling firm in hand, with fresh and green stems, as these fruits are freshly harvested and will be sweeter and crunchier.
- Avoid selecting cantaloupe that has overly shiny skin, small fruits, green skin, and does not have a fragrant smell, as these fruits are harvested early and are still immature.
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With just a few simple steps, you can have refreshing and nutritious cantaloupe smoothies to enjoy with your family. Save the 2 ways to make cantaloupe smoothies and show off your skills right away, wishing you success!
