Healthy Recipes: Honeydew-Kiwi Smoothies

The “Sports Drink” for Everyone
Honeydew-Kiwi Smoothies

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Wondering what to do with the kids at the neighborhood barbeque? With all the running around they’re doing, it’s a wonder they have time to eat at all. To keep them hydrated without slowing them down, many parents mistakenly reach for a sports drink or a soda for the quick fix. Next time come prepared with this great smoothie recipe for instant electrolyte replenishment that is an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium. Everyone will want a sip of this warm-weather staple.
Honeydew Kiwi Smoothie

  * 2 cups cubed honeydew melon, frozen or well chilled
  * 1 ripe kiwi
  * 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  * 1 Tbsp. agave nectar (or honey)
  * 2 mint sprigs, optional, for garnish

In blender, whirl melon, kiwi, lime juice and nectar until smoothly blended. If using frozen melon, divide smoothie between 2 tall, narrow glasses. If using chilled melon, pour smoothie into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish each glass with mint sprig, if desired, and serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.

Per serving: 120 calories, 0 g. total fat (0g. saturated fat), 32 g. carbohydrate,
2 g. protein, 3 g. dietary fiber, 35 mg. sodium. 

By AICR.org