Matcha and Cantaloupe Smoothie

I’ve always loved green tea—and when it comes to green tea powder, aka matcha, I’m all in. It might sound like an unusual pairing to some, but I absolutely adore the flavor and aroma of cantaloupe and pretty much any kind of melon.

In my opinion, that mild, fruity sweetness balances out the slightly bitter, earthy notes of matcha beautifully. It’s unexpectedly soothing and refreshing.

The last time I shared a matcha frappé recipe, some of you were all about it, while others weren’t sold—and that’s totally okay. Matcha isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (pun fully intended). For me, I like it bold and less sweet, but that’s just how I roll.

In this version, I used stevia and unsweetened coconut milk, but feel free to experiment. Prefer regular dairy or soy milk? Go for it. Want it sweeter? Use sweetened coconut or almond milk or add a bit of honey or maple syrup.

Recipes should work for you, not the other way around. I always say, “You have to taste to know how much is too much for you.”

That brings me to where I’m at right now—currently deep in a seasonal detox, and let me tell you… it sucks. I really miss coffee. The smell, the flavor—ugh, it’s brutal. Honestly, skipping caffeine is harder than cutting carbs. I’m moody, cranky, and not exactly everyone’s favorite person at the moment. I want to bite. No joke.

But I just need to power through a few more days because I know how amazing I’ll feel after. I do this detox every season, and by day four, I start to crack.

It doesn’t help that my kids and husband are living their best lives, eating everything in sight. Honestly, I don’t like them right now. (Kidding. Kind of.) But you get it, right?

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Yield: 1 serving

Matcha and Cantaloupe Smoothie

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Matcha and Cantaloupe Smoothie Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cantaloupe, substitute w/ honeydew
• 6 fl oz Coconut Milk, or any other milk
• 1/4 cup 2 fl oz warm water (up to 1/3 cup/2.6 fl oz)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Premium Green Tea Powder Matcha
• 1 tbsp. stevia, more for sweeter, (or reg sugar)

Instructions

1. Mix warm water with green tea powder to dissolve it.
2. In the blender or food processor, add cubed cantaloupe and dissolved green tea powder, stevia (or sugar), and coconut milk.
3. Process for a minute or so, or until it's a smooth texture.
4. Sprinkle with a pinch of green tea powder (optional) and drink immediately!

Notes

You can add a banana to the mixture and use the melon that you have or like. You can add flax seeds, Chia seeds, or protein powder.

Milk is up to you. I love coconut milk, and yes, you can even add "Soft (silken) tofu for extra protein. In the summertime, adding some ice, it perfect and refreshing.

You can also cube a melon and place it in the Ziploc bag, then in the freezer. It's like melon ice cubes, which are great for smoothies. Any frozen fruit is perfect for smoothies.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 964Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 392mgCarbohydrates: 158gFiber: 11gSugar: 127gProtein: 20g

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