Smoothie Melon-Ginger

Melon-Ginger Smoothie

From EatingWell:  Summer 2003

2 servings, 1 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

** notes changes made by HOMEMADE IS EASY BLOGGER**

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup chopped honeydew melon ** sliced then frozen**
• 1/3 cup chopped peeled kiwi, (1 large) ** sliced then frozen**
• 1/2 ripe banana, sliced **sliced then frozen**
• 1/4 cup white grape juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice, (see Ingredient Note for garlic press)
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/3 cup lemon sorbet (frozen do not thaw)**
• 1/2 cup ice  ** I use less ice due to frozen fruit**

PREPARATION

1. Place ingredients in the order listed in VITAMIX or  blender. Pulse three times to chop the fruit, then blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

TIPS & NOTES

• Ingredient Note: Bottled ginger juice is available in most health-food stores and gourmet markets—or make your own by squeezing chopped fresh ginger through a garlic press or piece of cheesecloth.