Melon Ginger Smoothie

January 23, 2014

This melon ginger smoothie with arugula from Super Healthy Kids is really delicious. A healthy nutrient-dense green smoothie the whole family can enjoy.

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This melon ginger smoothie with arugula from Super Healthy Kids is really delicious. A healthy nutrient-dense green smoothie the whole family can enjoy.

This melon ginger smoothie comes from Amy Roskelley and Natalie Monson at Super Healthy Kids. I met them at Driscoll’s University in Monterey last year and we had so much fun. I just love what they’re doing to help mothers make healthy food for their kids.

There are some wonderful healthy recipes, tools, and meal plans to get more fruits and vegetables into children on their site.

This fabulous melon smoothie recipe comes from Amy’s book 201 Healthy Smoothies & Juices For Kids. There are so many delicious nutrient dense drinks in this book using a wide variety of fruits and vegetables to keep things tasty and interesting for your children. There are also blending tips, time saving tricks, nutritional information, DIY staples, green tips, strategies for picky eaters, fun boosters, and more.

The smoothies and juices are divided into morning drinks, to go drinks, snacks, and fun dessert-style smoothies. The best part is every drink can be customized to your child’s specific needs and preferences. This is my favourite smoothie and juice book for children.

There is quick and easily digestible information for building nutrient rich smoothies and juices and making them appealing for picky vegphobic kids. This book is a goldmine of information. I highly recommend it.

I’ve made many of the recipes. But, this melon blend is my favourite. It has a delicious flavour that is sweet on the front end with a beautiful spicy hit on the back end. Enjoy!

Find more delicious smoothie recipes in The Blender Girl Smoothies book.

*Probiotic Powder – I add 1/2 teaspoon of probiotic powder to all smoothies to replenish stores of healthy bacteria for immunity, digestion, detox, and to balance the acidic effects of high-sugar fruits and other sweeteners. The really potent probiotics require refrigeration. If you have capsules, break the shell and release the powder. Unsweetened probiotic-rich liquids like kefirs (water, coconut water, milk varieties) or kombucha make wonderful health-promoting additions to shakes, too.

*Celtic Sea Salt – I add a pinch (or more) of this alkalizing, mineral-rich salt to all smoothies to boost the natural flavor of fruits and veggies; temper the acidity of sweet fruits and sweeteners; stimulate the lymphatic system; replenish electrolytes; aid digestion; and help the body access energy. I do not recommend adding common table salt which is generally heated to extreme temperatures, iodized, bleached, processed, and refined. This salt does not have the same benefits. If you have a health condition that requires you to limit your sodium intake consult your doctor before adding salt to your smoothies.

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Melon Ginger Green Smoothie

This melon ginger smoothie with arugula from Super Healthy Kids is really delicious. A healthy nutrient-dense green smoothie the whole family can enjoy. 

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 16-ounce glasses
Calories 189 kcal
Author Tess Masters

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 cups (300g) peeled and diced cantaloupe
  • 2 cups (300g) peeled and diced honeydew melon
  • 1 cup (14g) loosely packed arugula
  • 1 medium tangerine, peeled and segmented
  • 1/2 medium avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) flax meal
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.75g) Celtic sea salt
  • 1 cup (125g) ice cubes

Optional Boosters:

Instructions

  1. Throw all of the ingredients into your blender (including any boosters) and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and chilled. 

Recipe Notes

*Probiotic Powder - I add 1/2 teaspoon of probiotic powder to all smoothies to replenish stores of healthy bacteria for immunity, digestion, detox, and to balance the acidic effects of high-sugar fruits and other sweeteners. The really potent probiotics require refrigeration. If you have capsules, break the shell and release the powder. Unsweetened probiotic-rich liquids like kefirs (water, coconut water, milk varieties) or kombucha make wonderful health-promoting additions to shakes, too.

*Celtic Sea Salt - I add a pinch (or more) of this alkalizing, mineral-rich salt to all smoothies to boost the natural flavor of fruits and veggies; temper the acidity of sweet fruits and sweeteners; stimulate the lymphatic system; replenish electrolytes; aid digestion; and help the body access energy. I do not recommend adding common table salt which is generally heated to extreme temperatures, iodized, bleached, processed, and refined. This salt does not have the same benefits. If you have a health condition that requires you to limit your sodium intake consult your doctor before adding salt to your smoothies.

Recipe adapted from Super Healthy Kids

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  3. Interesting, I haven’t thought about adding melon to my green smoothies. It amazes me how many different recipes are out there for them.
    Thanks
    Kate

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