By

Michele L. Tune

I’m a huge fan of cantaloupe. There’s nothing like enjoying a nice slice (or two!) of this delicious fruit on a warm, sunny day. It’s so cool and soothing to the tummy, and the soul. It drives people crazy, but I don’t have the need or desire to load my slices down with salt like other folks do. I really just enjoy the sweet taste of the fruit itself.

I’ve been enjoying a variety of smoothies lately, so the last time I purchased cantaloupe (actually, I purchased two), I decided to have it in a glass! For my smoothies and raw juices, I never follow a recipe to the T so I always end up throwing in a bit of this or a handful of that.

Here’s what went into my Cool Cantaloupe Creation:

• 1banana
• cantaloupe slices
• 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds
• 2 tablespoons raw, unsweetened coconut
• a few ice cubes

Tip:

I didn’t add herbal tea in this smoothie like I normally do, because the cantaloupe is quite juicy and the tea, or any added liquid, would have just made it entirely too runny.

So, have you tried cantaloupe smoothies before? If you have, did you add anything extra or did you just use the cantaloupe alone? What’s your favorite fruit and/or veggie smoothie combo? Let’s talk smoothies. Share in the comments!

Here’s to life, health, and healing with (raw) juices!