Sweet honeydew and juicy pear make a mild, almost floral base. Fresh basil gives the smoothie a peppery, aromatic lift that you notice with every sip.
180 g
honeydew melon peeled, seeds removed
1
pear ripe, cored
6 leaves
basil
3½ oz
water
Garnish: Basil leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice
Melon Pear Smoothie with Basil
Light, sweet and fresh, with juicy melon and pear and a peppery basil aroma.
Honeydew melon is very juicy and gently sweet, so it needs only a splash of water to become a smoothie. Pear adds a soft, grainy body and more sweetness. Basil is the surprise: it pairs well with melon, a combination known from summer salads, and gives the drink a fresh herbal aroma.
Without banana or dairy, this smoothie stays light. It suits a hot morning or a refreshing break in the afternoon.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Yes, cantaloupe or galia melon work too; the colour and aroma will change.
Yes, frozen melon chunks make it icy and thick.
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