Cantaloupe Smoothie with Mint + Basil
Refreshing and slimming
Posted August 27th, 2011 by noelle | View Comments
Detox darlings recommend embracing water-rich foods, such as cantaloupe, to loosen and dissolve crud from your body. Waste often equals excess weight and can keep you from reaching feel-good bliss. Embrace summer melons this week with this Cantaloupe Smoothie with Mint + Basil.
Cantaloupe Smoothie with Mint + Basil
Serving Size: 1 (~8 ounces) ~150 calories
Ingredients
2 cups cantaloupe, cubed
1/4 avocado, peeled + pitted
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves + some for garnish
splash of water
4-5 ice cubes
Better-for-you ingredients
Learn more about the better-for-you ingredients in this recipe:
- Cantaloupe Melons, including cantaloupes, are high-water-content fruits. Cantaloupe is also rich in beta-carotene which converts to vitamin A in your body. Vitamin A functions as an antioxidant and also helps boost your vision and immune system.
- Avocados Good quality fats (including Avocados, “cloudy” extra virgin olive oil and coconuts), enjoyed in moderation, will actually store in the body as energy and not fat which helps you lose weight in the long run.
Directions
Place ingredients above into a Blendtec, or good powerful blender until smooth and creamy. Add additional ice to thin or thicken, as desired. Garnish with basil. Enjoy!
