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Melon & Basil Protein Smoothie

10 mins prep.
24g Protein
10g Fiber
18g Fat
29g Carbs

INGREDIENTS (3 Servings)

  • 17 oz (480g) honeydew melon, cubed (about 3 ½ cups)
  • 1 ½ limes, juiced (about 3 tbsp)
  • 18 fresh basil leaves
  • Âľ medium avocado (5 oz / 150g), pitted and peeled
  • 3 cups (24 oz / 720g) unsweetened coconut milk beverage, from carton
  • 3 oz (90g) vegan vanilla protein powder (about 3 scoops)
  • 3 tbsp (1.3 oz / 36g) chia seeds
  • 1 ½ cups (7 oz / 200g) ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

  • Add coconut milk, lime juice, protein powder, and chia seeds to a 64 oz high-speed blender.
  • Add honeydew, avocado, basil, and ice on top.
  • Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth.
  • Pour into 3 glasses (about 16 oz each). Serve immediately.
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FOR PICKY EATERS

  • Pour the kids’ portion before adding basil, then blend basil into yours.
  • Call it a “Hulk smoothie” and serve in a fun cup with a straw.
  • Let kids drop the melon in and press the blender button. 

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Melon & Basil Protein Smoothie 3 servings
24 g 10 g 18 g 29 g
17 oz (480g) honeydew melon, cubed (about 3 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 limes, juiced (about 3 tbsp) 18 fresh basil leaves 3/4 medium avocado (5 oz / 150g), pitted and peeled 3 cups (24 oz / 720g) unsweetened coconut milk beverage, from carton 3 oz (90g) vegan vanilla protein powder (about 3 scoops) 3 tbsp (1.3 oz / 36g) chia seeds 1 1/2 cups (7 oz / 200g) ice cubes

Add coconut milk, lime juice, protein powder, and chia seeds to a 64 oz high-speed blender.

Add honeydew, avocado, basil, and ice on top.

Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth.

Pour into 3 glasses (about 16 oz each). Serve immediately.