Easy Melon Banana Smoothie is a delicious smooth and icy blend of watermelon, cantaloupe, banana, and a little zing of strawberry for a refreshing and thick fruit drink.
With just 6 ingredients, this easy melon banana smoothie is a cool and refreshing drink, a perfect relief for those hot summer days!
The majority flavor is melon with a nice taste of banana and some strawberry for a little zing.
Want to make it low-calorie? Just switch out the sugar for a substitute!
Prefer dairy-free? Switch out the yogurt for almond milk or almond cream.
Cooking terms
What does it mean when recipes say “to taste” about an ingredient?
When recipes say “to taste,” it means that you can put in as little or as much as you like to your own taste. Some recipes have many ingredients that a cook can adjust to their own taste when cooking (not so much when baking though).
The best way to calculate what your taste is with a recipe that you are not yet familiar with is to first taste the dish and then add the “to taste” ingredient GRADUALLY, a little at a time—a splash of this or a pinch of that—until the dish is just the way you like it.
Make sure to stir the ingredient after each time you add it so that the flavor will distribute evenly and become part of the dish. Then taste again. Repeat until you reach your personal preference.
Note: If you plan on using the recipe again, it is highly recommended to make a note of what and how much you added so that you can refer to it next time.
What does it mean when a recipe says that an ingredient is “optional”?
If an ingredient is “optional,” it means that you can add it in or not based on your own preference. An optional ingredient can be flavor-related (i.e., salty, sweet, spicy, etc.), appearance-related (a garnish), or even something like nuts or chocolate chips in baking.
What cooking measurement expressions mean:
Drop – ¹/₆₄ teaspoon (or less—it’s however a literal drop comes out)
Smidgen – ¹/₃₂ teaspoon
Pinch – ¹⁄₁₆ teaspoon (what you can grab between your finger and thumb)
Dash – ⅛ teaspoon (what comes out when you shake out of a shaker or bottle)
Tad – ¼ teaspoon
Dollop—a glob on a spoon (like with mayonnaise or ice cream)
Scant—a scant cup is almost a cup, just below the line.
Heaping—above the line of the spoon (teaspoon, tablespoon)*
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this melon banana smoothie ahead of time?
Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh right after blending for the best texture and taste. However, you can chop and freeze your watermelon, cantaloupe, and bananas in advance for quick blending later.
What is the best way to freeze fruit for smoothies?
Cut your watermelon, cantaloupe, and bananas into bite-sized pieces, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet, and freeze until solid before transferring them to a freezer bag. This prevents the pieces from sticking together.
Can I use fresh fruit instead of frozen fruit?
Yes. But then you would want to use frozen milk. If you use ice, it will water down this smoothie.
What if the smoothie is too thick?
If it is too thick, just add milk a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Easy Melon Banana Smoothie Recipe
Delicious and refreshing fruit smoothie with cantaloupe, watermelon, banana, and strawberries!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces watermelon, frozen
- 8 ounces cantaloupe, frozen
- 4 ounces banana, frozen
- 4 ounces strawberry, frozen
- 1 cup yogurt*
- 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitue
Instructions
- Blend watermelon, cantaoiupe, banana, and strawberry. *
- Add yogurt and sugar and blend well.
Notes
Feel free to adjust fruit to personal taste.
* For dairy-free, switch out the yogurt for almond milk or almond cream.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 220Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 51mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2gSugar: 45gProtein: 5g