The melon and peach smoothie is a refreshing drink that is easy and quick to prepare, ideal for breakfast or a fresh and light snack on the hottest summer days. It’s simply a variation of the melon and honey smoothie, but without the addition of milk. A smoothie thus designed for those who are lactose intolerant and allergic, in which kefir is used: a drink rich in live cultures obtained from the fermentation of milk.
To prepare the smoothie, I used melon and peach, but you can use other types of seasonal fruit. It will also be a great way to consume leftover or overripe fruits. Very few ingredients to prepare a healthy, fresh and tasty drink, to be enjoyed at any time of the day. If you are curious to find out how to prepare it, follow me in the kitchen, because the melon and peach smoothie will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 99.41 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 21.28 (g) of which sugars 18.38 (g)
- Proteins 3.58 (g)
- Fat 0.94 (g) of which saturated 0.37 (g)of which unsaturated 0.43 (g)
- Fibers 2.43 (g)
- Sodium 34.93 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 258 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 nectarines
- 7 oz melon (without skin and seeds)
- 1/2 cup kefir
- ice (as needed, cubes)
Tools
- Immersion Blender
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- 2 Glasses
Steps
To prepare the melon and peach smoothie, first clean the fruit. Then cut the melon in half and remove the seeds and skin. After that, obtain the needed quantity for the recipe. Set aside one slice of melon with the skin for the final decoration.
Then wash the peach, cut it in half and remove the pit. I also left the skin on, but you can remove it if you prefer. Then cut the peach into cubes and transfer it to a tall container with the melon.
Add the kefir and blend until you get a thick and homogenous mixture. Then put a few ice cubes in the glasses and pour in the smoothie.
The melon and peach smoothie is ready! Make a lengthwise incision on the melon slice you set aside and place it on the edge of the glass. Add a few mint leaves and serve.
Variations and Tips for Melon and Peach Smoothie
It is advisable to consume the smoothie immediately after preparation and freezing is not recommended.
