Luscious, thick, and creamy. Dairy-free and Paleo. This Strawberry Cantaloupe Smoothie is out of this world and sweet without the added sugar! Cantaloupe makes a wonderful creamy base while tasting super sweet. Mixed with tangy strawberries and plant-based milk makes this smoothie uber creamy and so tasty.
It's easy to overlook the beautiful cantaloupe and disregard her as a viable smoothie base option.
I forgive you. It's okay.
Totally normal.
She's often overlooked.
When you are gluten-free and have food sensitivities on top of it all, and cannot have banana or pineapple or a ton of sugar you dream up creative and innovative ways to make it work.
Enter Cantaloupe.
Ripe, super ripe cantaloupe, and NOT unripe cantaloupe which is what is usually served.
If you make sure it's super ripe you'll be surprised just how sweet the cantaloupe actually is while providing a super creamy base.
It has become one of my favorite fruits to use in a smoothie. A secret gem I am now sharing.
A Summer breakfast favorite according to my family, so you know it's legit.
Did you know that Cantaloupe contains Potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C? Plus a healthy glow?
This smoothie also uses collagen which I love because of the benefits!! So healing for your hair, skin, and nails. Collagen adds back your face plump back, reduces scarring, adds that glow, and helps you heal and helps your hair grow.
Plus it adds a creamy factor! And that is everything when it comes to a smoothie.
It's tasteless, so you won't taste it in your smoothie. Another win!
Vital Proteins collagen is my favorite brand to use for collagen and I prefer the turquoise tube which is unflavored. It's gluten-free and safe for humans with Celiac Disease. But make sure you are getting the unsweetened one if you want to keep sugar at bay.
Makes two servings, but you can have both, that's what I do.
Ready to make beautiful music together?
Dairy-Free Strawberry Cantaloupe Smoothie
Equipment
- high-speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup cantaloupe ripe, packed
- 2 tablespoon avocado ripe, heaping
- 4-5 strawberries frozen
- 2 tablespoon sunflower seed butter unsweetened, heaping
- 1 scoop collagen unflavored, Vital Proteins
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¾ cup water
- 1 handful spinach optional boost, small handful or medium-sized
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender
- Blast on high till well blended and smooth
- Add ice and blend again
- Serve with a straw. If it's too warm, pour the smoothie over ice. Add it to the freezer for 15 minutes and serve.
Notes
Addie says
So refreshing and delicious!
Julie Rosenthal says
Addie thank you so much! It's luscious and I hope you enjoyed it! xx
Julie Rosenthal says
Thanks, Megan! You rock!! xx
Debra says
Delish...and I loved the added texture from the chia seeds.
Julie Rosenthal says
Hi Debra, thank you so much! I'm a thick smoothie lover so chia is a must, so glad you liked it.
Aya says
This was so refreshing and healthy!
Julie Rosenthal says
Aya so happy you loved it! Glad it nourished you. xx
Linda says
Never tried adding cantaloupe and sunflower seed butter, and this sounds so creamy delicious!
Julie Rosenthal says
Feel free and replace it with almond butter but if you cannot have nuts or want to try another "nut/seed" butter this one is so legit! Cantaloupe replaces banana and it does it SO WELL. Enjoy experimenting! xx
Amanda Dixon says
Such a delicious smoothie! It came out super creamy.
Julie Rosenthal says
So glad you loved it! It's so creamy!! xx
Freya says
This was delicious! I love cantaloupe melon and it tastes so vibrant in the smoothie!
Julie Rosenthal says
Hi Freya!
Yassss! So vibrant in the smoothie! So glad you enjoyed it!
Oscar says
This smoothie looks so good, can't wait to give this recipe a try.
Julie Rosenthal says
Hi Oscar, thanks so much! It's creamy and delicious and I cannot wait for you to try it!
Andrea White says
Perfect for the fall! Love it!
Julie Rosenthal says
It's my summer go-to recipe, but since Cantaloupe is still in season right now enjoy in the Fall, why not?!
Tatiana says
I had a cantaloupe and making a smoothie was the best decision
Julie Rosenthal says
Tatiana, you rock! Your creative mind lead you in the right direction, so glad you enjoyed it!