Try this Free Radical Fighting Super Smoothie once you’ve moved beyond the beginning stages of green smoothies. Cantaloupes are a rich source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene) and vitamin C, which are important immunity and antioxidant vitamins. They also contain good levels of B vitamins and vitamin K. Blueberries rank the highest for antioxidants when it comes to fruit. And these tiny berries are full of vitamin C and fiber. Mint helps soothe your stomach and stimulates digestion of fats. Let’s blend breakfast together!
ingredients
2 cups spinach, fresh
1 mint leaf, fresh
1 cup water (optional)
2 cups ripe cantaloupe, rind removed
1/2 cup blueberries
1 apple
1/2 lime, fresh squeezed
– Serves 2 –
directions
Blend spinach, mint leaf and ripe cantaloupe until smooth. You do not need to add a liquid-base to this recipe because of the high water content in ripe cantaloupes. Next add the remaining fruits and blend again.
* Use at least one frozen fruit to make the green smoothie cold.
Can these smoothies be used as a meal replacement or eaten with breakfast or as a snack?
They can be used as any of the above! If you are going to replace a lunch or dinner you may want to drink more than 16 oz. If you are used to larger portions for breakfast you may want to use more than 16 oz, too, otherwise you can drink a normal 16 oz serving. Do what is best for you and your body. Our advice? Don’t drink too much, but don’t drink too little
Hope this helps!
Just wondering is raspberries are a good replacement to blueberries?
Sure! In theory… Anything can replace anything
We want you to feel free to swap out things you don’t like or don’t see as beneficial for things that you like and are good for you.
Do you need to add any liquid (coconut water, almond milk, etc.) to this one? It doesn’t call for any in the recipe, but just checking to see if there may have been an omission!
Thanks!
Hey Lindsay— the melon will give you enough liquid. Just make sure it’s ripe.
I would blend the melon and the spinach together first until completely blended. Then add the berries, mint and lime.
I substituted canteloupe (called rockmelon in Australia) for papaya which we had in the fridge already and I also added ginger for extra soothing as I had a little birthday over indulgence yesterday! I named it the “Recovery” Tummy Soother!
how much lime juice are you supposed to add?
I like my smoothie fresh but love the idea of having more serving do you keep yours in the freezer. I have a magic bullet so I make single servings
When we have leftovers, we store it in the fridge in mason jars with lids. They stay fresh and are easy to grab and go later in the day.
Can mason jars be frozen with smoothies in them?
I freeze mason jars all the time— usually for freezer jams, Jennifer. For my smoothies, I store them in the fridge if I have leftovers. If you want to freeze your green smoothie in a mason jar, make sure to leave room for expansion and you should be good.
Is it okay to freeze mason jars with smoothies in them?
How much is a serving? This recipe has about “4-5 cups”…I might be able to get 12 ounces out of it down.. but being a diabetic, i do need to watch the sugars….So, serving size is….?
Hi there! I love this website so so much, it’s give me variations of different kind of smoothies I could make! I have a question though, how many servings the recipe will produce? Cause I dont like to have leftover smoothies.. Thanks!
Hi Kasya. Our smoothie recipes make about 4-5 cups (32oz – 40oz). Jadah drinks at least 2 cups (16 oz) everyday in the morning as a breakfast meal replacement. Jen drinks hers for lunch or sometimes as a mid morning snack. Since green smoothies are full of fiber, they keep us both full for a while. If either of us needs afternoon pick-me-ups, we have been known to make another green smoothie later in the day instead of drinking a caffeinated beverage. If you don’t want leftovers, you can half the recipe. I’ve done that before and it works well. Glad you are enjoying the website. You should check out our blog where I shared my favorite homemade deodorant recipe— it’s amazing (as strange as that sounds, haha).
I am so glad that I found your website and Facebook page. Happy Happy !!!!
Welcome Melanie! We are happy to have you here too. Make sure you sign up for our free 5 recipe eBook (it’s pretty awesome): http://simplegreensmoothies.com/5-simple-recipes
Hi- are these smoothies or juice recipes? Wasn’t quite sure…. Thanks!
Hi Andrea— all our recipes are for smoothies. Blending and juicing both have amazing health benefits. We prefer blending (smoothies) because it’s an easier lifestyle habit to adopt and maintain because of the ease of use when it comes to prepping and cleaning up. And you get tons of fiber and other nutrients when you use the entire fruits and veggies. Not much waste with green smoothies. Hope you enjoy!
you guys should post more smoothie recipes these look really good i cant wait to try them soon
Thanks for the compliment— we are working on more pics with recipes. Have you you downloaded our free ebook? http://simplegreensmoothies.com/5-simple-recipes
Awesome gotta try this one, I never thought about putting mint in my smoothie.
Let us know what you think of it Rosita. I have even added basil to my smoothies before— some days I just need that unexpected flavor twist.