Sweet Basil and Cucumber Melon Smoothie

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There is something to be said about a Cucumber when you’re trying to beat the heat of summer. It’s such a refreshing, crisp, and oh-so-healthy fruit. Yes, that’s right, I said fruit. It’s available any time of year, but it’s peak times are right now, from May to August. Seems fitting since this is the time I want to beat the heat the most. This cool cucumber melon smoothie did the trick!

Cucumber Sweet Basil Smoothies

This week for #SundaySupper we are focusing on recipes that help to beat the heat. Think – no cooking, or low cooking (like the crock pot). I started thinking about this when I was planning my recipe. What is one thing I make a lot of during the summer months, and immediately I went straight to smoothies. Of course, it helps that Isabel reminded me of that when I got frustrated and couldn’t come up with anything new and a little different. (Something I strive for so often, it’s really ridiculous). So thank you Isabel for keeping me grounded and not allowing me to give up.

Anyway, smoothies are my summer thing. I definitely eat less during the summer, I am just always thirsty. I’d rather have a thirst quenching drink than anything else.

Sweet Basil and Cucumber Melon Smoothie

A smoothie isn’t really all that different or unique, and they are really healthy, but throw in some home grown sweet basil, fresh from the garden cucumbers and some almond milk together and you have the beginnings of one super healthy smoothie and honestly the most refreshing smoothie I’ve ever had. Toss in a couple of chunks of Cantaloupe just to enhance the flavor a bit and you might be surprised at just how tasty this Sweet Basil and Cucumber Melon Smoothie is. Make it even more healthy if your melon is sweet enough on it’s own. Jut eliminate the agave nectar/honey step, most of the time it doesn’t need it.

 

This was by far one of the best smoothies I’ve ever had. The point of a smoothie is to cool down usually. But I wanted something that was not only going to cool me down, but also refresh me a bit. This Sweet Basil & Cucumber Melon Smoothie did the trick. Not only did I cool off down to my core, but it quenched my thirst which was something I was truly after with this particular smoothie.

And if you’re still around, I hope you’ll go check out all the other participants AND check out my original beat the heat post – a delicious Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad. (with 3 ways to eat it as a meal!)

This week’s #SundaySupper team has taken on the challenge of the #BeatTheHeat theme and totally outdone themselves with  mouthwatering appetizers, sweet cool treats, refreshing drinks to cool you down and scrumptious main dishes that require little to no heat. Be sure and check them out!

#BeatTheHeat Appetizers:

#BeatTheHeat Salads, Soups, & Sides:

#BeatTheHeat Main Dishes:

#BeatTheHeat Desserts:

#BeatTheHeat Drinks & Cocktails:

Wine Pairings Provided By: ENOFYLZ

Sweet Basil & Cucumber Melon Smoothie
Sweet Basil & Cucumber Melon Smoothie

Sweet Basil and Cucumber Melon Smoothie Recipe

Cucumber Sweet Basil Smoothies

Sweet Basil & Cucumber Melon Smoothie

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Perfect for a beat the heat, hot summer day – a cool, refreshing Cucumber Melon Smoothie with a little bit of a twist.
4.89 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Frozen Treats
Cuisine American
Servings 2 -4

Ingredients
  

  • C. cantaloupe cut into cubes
  • 2 Seedless Cucumbers or de-seed a regular cucumber, sliced. I kept the peel on, but you can take it off if you want.
  • ¼ c. fresh chopped sweet basil more if you like it, I do and usually do a ½ cup
  • 1 c. almond milk I used vanilla to give it a little extra flavor
  • 2 tsp agave nectar or honey
  • Crushed Ice

Instructions
 

  • In your blender, toss in the sweet basil and chop well. Add some of the almond milk. Add the cucumbers and cantaloupe and blend until smooth. Add the rest of the almond milk, the agave nectar or honey and at least a cup of ice, but I usually use 2 or 3 cups of ice. It extends the smoothies and it still tastes great.
  • Serve!
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28 Comments

  1. I love a good drink and this sweet basil cucumber melon smoothie is perfect for our #SundaySupper ~ thanks for sharing!

  2. Cucumber is one of the most cooling veggies. Never thought to use it in a smoothie and this one looks delish ! Have some cukes, maybe make some today ! Thanks for sharing and am linking this to ” smoothie central”

  3. I love a good drink and this sweet basil cucumber melon smoothie is perfect for our #SundaySupper ~ thanks for sharing!

  4. This may be better than cucumber salad. 😉 Love you sweet friend! Thanks for participating this week!

  5. Love this photography, and that looks like a great drink! I need one of those about now. 😉

  6. #SundaySupper to me is enjoying the company of family and friends, winding down the week with lots of food and drink. I love to cook large meals. Looks so scrumptious. Cindy Brickley at cjbrick@ymail.com See ya at 7:00.

  7. I love a good drink and this sweet basil cucumber melon smoothie is perfect for our #SundaySupper ~ thanks for sharing!

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