Cantaloupe Pineapple Smoothie

Fruit smoothies are so easy to make and they turn out fantastic every time!  The secret to a fantastic smoothie is using yogurt, preferably a high-quality vanilla.  In the past, I added vanilla ice-cream rather than yogurt but it would not always taste good.

Now if there is yogurt in the refrigerator, it could be gone soon!  I am not picky about what fruits go into my smoothie.  Instead I use whatever fruits we have available.  Needless to say, each smoothie is an adventure to the taste buds!  The only judgement required is how much juice I add.  If the fruits going into my smoothie have a high liquid content, I will reduce the amount of juice.  Typically I add just enough for the blender to create a smooth thick drink.  Add enough juice to suit your taste.

Today, I tried a new combination of fruits ... cantaloupe and pineapple!

Cantaloupe Pineapple Smoothie
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:
2 cups cantaloupe
2 cups pineapple
1 cup vanilla (or flavored) yogurt
1/4 cup Tropicana juice (any flavor)

Directions:
1)  Place all ingredients in the blender.  Blend until smooth.  Adjust as required to desired thickness.
2)  Pour and enjoy!

Notes:
a)  Other fruits I typically use include bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, grapes. watermelon, mangoes, kiwis
b)  Don't be afraid to use frozen fruits!  I often have strawberries and raspberries from the summer in the freezer.  It will help thicken the smoothie as well as giving it a frozen texture.
c)  Bananas help create a wonderful texture to your smoothies.
d)  Adjust the amount of juice you add depending on the amount of liquids in the fruits you added.