A refreshing and simple smoothie, this Honeydew smoothie is perfect on hot Summer days and it's made with only 4 ingredients! Enjoy the sweetness of honeydew in this delicious smoothie!
Is there anything better than an icy cold honeydew melon on a hot Summer day? What about if you add that delicious honeydew to a smoothie! You won't go back to boring smoothies after you try this sweet smoothie!
We only recently started liking honeydew. My family has been a big fan of cantaloupe for as long as I can remember, but honeydew was never on my radar. Then I tried it in a smoothie and this might be my new favorite smoothie! If you love this smoothie, you have to try my mango pineapple smoothie and a creamy mango kale smoothie! All are great choices for hot Summer days!
Ingredients to Gather
- Honeydew Melon. The honeydew melon is the smooth green melon that you can easily find in the grocery store once Summer comes around. The great thing about a honeydew melon is that you can buy one at the grocery store and then let it ripen on the counter. It has a pretty long shelf life!
- Honey. This is especially important if the honeydew is not super sweet. Taste the honeydew melon before you add it to the smoothie so you know whether you need more or less honey in the smoothie.
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt. This increases the protein of the smoothie to make it a little more filling, but if also helps make the smoothie creamy. I love adding Greek yogurt to all my smoothies, just like in my grape smoothie.
- Ice cubes. To make the smoothie nice and cold.
Be sure to check out the printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Change the flavor of Greek yogurt. Instead of vanilla, feel free to add plain or your favorite flavor of Greek yogurt. You can also change out the Greek yogurt for vanilla ice cream for a more dessert like smoothie!
- Banana. Make a honeydew banana smoothie instead! Adding banana to smoothies is classic! Just like my coffee and banana breakfast smoothie, a banana adds natural sweetness and thickens the smoothie.
- Spinach or Kale. Adds lots of good stuff without altering the flavor much. Make sure you use a high speed blender so the leaves are well distributed throughout the smoothie.
- Coconut water or Coconut milk. Adds a tropical flavor and extra hydration.
- Mint leaves. Mint adds freshness and adds a refreshing twist. In the Summer mint grows wild, and I try to put it in as many recipes as I can.
- Lime or lemon juice. Adds brightness and balances the sweetness of the honeydew.
- Ginger. Adds a spicy kick to your smoothie.
- Chia seeds, Hemp seeds, or Flaxseeds: Adds fiber and healthy fats to the smoothie.
How To Make a Honeydew Smoothie
Step 1: Cut the honeydew, remove the seeds, remove the peel. Add the chunks of honeydew to the blender.
Step 2: Place the Greek yogurt into the blender.
Step 3: Add the honey to the blender. Instead of honey, you can use maple syrup or agave syrup.
Step 4: Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend until the desired consistency is reached.
How to Pick a Ripe Honeydew
I used to grab any honeydew from the pile and hope for the best, and more often than not I'd get home, cut it open, and end up with a bland, crunchy melon. After a few too many disappointing smoothies, I learned what to look for, and now I pick a sweet one almost every time. Here's what I check:
- A creamy yellow rind. Skip the ones that are pale green or white. A ripe honeydew has a warm, creamy yellow or golden color.
- A slightly sticky feel. Run your hand over the rind. A ripe honeydew feels a little tacky or velvety, while an unripe one feels smooth and slick.
- A sweet smell. Give the blossom end (the end opposite the stem) a sniff. If it smells sweet and fruity, it's ready. No smell usually means no flavor.
- A little give. Gently press the blossom end with your thumb. It should give just slightly without feeling mushy.
- Heavy for its size. A heavier melon is juicier, so pick up a few and grab the one that feels the heaviest.
If your honeydew is a little firm, leave it on the counter for a day or two to soften up. Once it's ripe, cube it up for smoothies or pop it in the fridge and use it within a few days.
Tips and Tricks
- When selecting a ripe honeydew, look for a fruit that feels heavy for its size and has a creamy yellow color on the rind with a slightly waxy texture. Additionally, give it a gentle press near the stem end - if it gives slightly and has a sweet aroma, it's a ripe honeydew!
- Make these into popsicles! I love making my smoothies into popsicles, especially for my kids. Pour the smoothie into your favorite popsicle mold and freeze them for at least 4 hours. Then take the popsicles out of the mold and enjoy!
- Smoothies are best blended and then enjoyed. If you do need to make this smoothie ahead of time, blend it and pour it into a mason jar. Place it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. When you are ready to enjoy it, shake the smoothie as it will separate a little bit. You can also pour the smoothie back into a blender with a little ice and blend it well.
- Keep the rest of the leftover honeydew in an airtight container in the refrigerator to enjoy throughout the week as a snack or to make another smoothie later.
How to Freeze Honeydew Melon for Smoothies
Freezing your own honeydew is the easiest way to make a thick, frosty frozen honeydew melon smoothie anytime, and it's a great way to use up a melon before it gets too ripe. Plus, frozen fruit means you can skip the ice, so your smoothie never gets watered down. Here's how I do it:
- Cube it. Cut the honeydew in half, scoop out the seeds, and slice off the rind. Then cut the melon into 1 inch cubes so they're easy for your blender to handle.
- Freeze it flat. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the cubes out in a single layer, making sure they aren't touching. Pop the pan in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours, until the cubes are frozen solid. This step keeps them from freezing together in one giant clump.
- Bag it. Transfer the frozen cubes to a freezer bag, squeeze out as much air as you can, and label it with the date. Your honeydew will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
When you're ready to blend, toss the frozen cubes straight into the blender. No need to thaw! Since frozen melon makes the smoothie extra thick, you may need a splash more liquid to get it blending smoothly.
Honeydew Smoothie FAQs
Yes! Cut the honeydew, remove the seeds and the peel. Place the chunks of honeydew on a baking sheet and place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until they are frozen solid. Then place the chunks in a Ziploc bag and use the chunks as you need them.
To thicken the smoothie, add more ice cubes. To make the smoothie thinner, add some coconut water.
Honeydew melon is full of liquid, so as it blends it will give off a lot of liquid. To keep this smoothie thick, we don't need to add more liquid.
Sweet and Simple Honeydew Smoothie
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 4 cups Honeydew Melon Peeled, seeds removed, and cut into chunks.
- ½ cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Peel the honeydew melon. Cut it in half and remove the seeds. Cut the honeydew into chunks and add it to the blender.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend for 1-2 minutes or until the desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- This recipe makes 2 smoothies or one large smoothie.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for extra protein. You can also change the flavor of Greek yogurt to your favorite Greek yogurt.
- When selecting a ripe honeydew, look for a fruit that feels heavy for its size and has a creamy yellow color on the rind with a slightly waxy texture. Additionally, give it a gentle press near the stem end - if it gives slightly and has a sweet aroma, it's a ripe honeydew!
Lynn Polito
I had some leftover honeydew in my fridge that I needed to use and this recipe was just the thing to use all that leftover melon!