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Creamy Honeydew Melon Smoothie Recipe

This honeydew smoothie is a bright, refreshing way to start your day. Made with ripe honeydew and gently sweetened with dates and coconut, it’s light, simple, and naturally vegan.

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Honeydew often gets overlooked, but it’s affordable, versatile, and wonderfully refreshing. While it’s delicious on its own, blending it into a smoothie creates a silky, tropical drink that’s perfect for breakfast or a cooling snack.

Recipe features

  • Fresh way to enjoy honeydew
  • Ready in about 5 minutes
  • Lightly sweetened with dates; dairy-free and vegan-friendly

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Ingredient notes:

Honeydew – Use about 1 cup of diced honeydew for this recipe. Buy a whole melon and cut it yourself for maximum freshness; leftovers keep well for snacking.

Spinach – Spinach blends smoothly without altering the flavor. If you prefer, swap in 1/2 cup kale or another leafy green.

Dates – Use pitted Medjool or Deglet dates to add natural sweetness. Adjust quantity to taste.

Oats – Rolled or old-fashioned oats work best to add body and a subtle creaminess. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.

Coconut – Unsweetened shredded coconut is ideal so the smoothie doesn’t become overly sweet.

Milk – Any plant or dairy milk will work. Almond or oat milk creates a smooth, neutral base.

FAQs and tips

Buying a whole honeydew instead of pre-cut pieces usually gives the best flavor. Pre-cut melon often sits in the refrigerator for days; a fresh-cut melon brightens the smoothie.

Substitutions: Refer to the ingredient notes above — the recipe is flexible with greens, dates, and milk.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. You can prepare the smoothie the night before, but expect a slight change in texture. Stir or re-blend briefly before serving for the best consistency.

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More smoothies you’ll love

  • Piña Colada Smoothie
  • Raspberry Orange Smoothie
  • Grapefruit Smoothie

If you make this recipe, please leave a comment and rating below — I’d love to hear how it turned out.

5 from 1 vote

Honeydew Smoothie

By
Erin Alvarez
Servings:
1
Prep:
5
Total:
5
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This honeydew smoothie is an incredibly refreshing way to start the day. It’s made with honeydew and lightly sweetened with dates and coconut for a light and delicious smoothie.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup honeydew
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 3 pitted dates
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup milk
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Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Substitutions: Any milk works; use Deglet or Medjool dates; any leafy greens may be used (spinach, kale, etc.).

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal
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Carbohydrates: 62g
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Protein: 11g
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Fat: 13g
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Fiber: 6g




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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in July 2015 and updated with new text and photos in July 2020.