Orange Cantaloupe Smoothie

This orange cantaloupe smoothie is the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day. With fresh melon, juicy oranges and yogurt for a rich and creamy feel. It tastes like a healthy orange creamsicle!

Summer is near and I see lots of melon in my future! This orange cantaloupe smoothie is vegan, dairy free, so refreshing and literally takes five minutes to make. I used (and suggest) a high speed blender, but any kind of blender will work here.

Since so many fruits pair well with melon, you can customize it however you like! Add some protein powder, strawberries, nut butter (I love almond butter here) or some lime juice for a little tang.

If you want to add some vegetables into the mix, frozen cauliflower is my preference since it will keep the color nice and vibrant and you won’t taste it at all. If you love this recipe, try my strawberry protein shake next!

How to make a cantaloupe smoothie

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. A regular blender will also be fine too, but a high speed blender is honestly my favorite kitchen gadget!

Blend until completely smooth, adding more milk as needed to thin if you used mostly frozen fruit. Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately!

Key ingredients

Oranges. Any kind of orange works here! Cara cara, blood oranges, naval oranges, whatever you like. I also love sumo oranges but they can be expensive so I prefer to eat them fresh. Whatever you use, be sure to peel the oranges before adding them to the blender! Oranges pair really well with melon which is why I love this recipe.

Cantaloupe. I suggest using really ripe melon so it’s nice and sweet and flavorful. If you want the smoothie to be super thick, you can slice and freeze it before blending. You can eat cantaloupe with so many different fruits, but I love orange, banana, mango and pineapple best.

Frozen banana. Just one frozen banana will help make the smoothie creamy and a bit sweeter. If you aren’t into banana, just sub for frozen mango or pineapple. Because the orange and cantaloupe likely isn’t frozen, I recommend using frozen banana for the best drinking experience!

Yogurt. I wanted to add some extra protein so I opted to use greek yogurt here. You can use anything you like, dairy free or regular or there is a good dairy free greek style yogurt from Kite Hill. There is no “best” yogurt to use in a smoothie, but greek yogurt will have the most protein without the need for added protein powder.

Hemp Hearts. I love adding hemp hearts to smoothies because they add so much nutrition in just a small serving. You get an added boost of protein and fiber without the need for protein powder if that isn’t your thing.

Make it a smoothie bowl!

Smoothie bowls and acai bowls were all the rage when I was in college. You can easily make any smoothie into a smoothie bowl!

My suggestion is to add an extra frozen banana and omit the milk to keep it really thick. Depending on your type of blender, you may need a bit of milk to help it blend, but use just a small amount so it stays thick. Then just top it with some banana slices, granola, coconut flakes, berries or whatever else you like.

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