This very refreshing smoothie combines the sweetness of a ripe melon with blueberries and the lightly grassy note of barley grass. Chia seeds give it body and make it a real treat for a mid-morning break. Just a few ingredients, a blender, and a colourful drink is ready in two minutes.
Melon, blueberry, barley grass and chia seed smoothie
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Ingredients
- 675 g melon flesh (Charentais, green melon or piel de sapo)
- 75 g blueberries
- 1 teaspoon barley grass juice powder
- 15 g chia seeds (about 2 tablespoons)
- a little honey, to taste (optional)
- 240 ml filtered water, coconut water or chilled green tea
Method
- Put all the ingredients in the blender jug.
- Blend on full power until very smooth.
- Taste and add a little honey if needed.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy straight away.
Tip
For a thick, icy smoothie, freeze the melon cubes the day before. And if you make it a little ahead of time, the chia seeds will thicken it: simply thin it with a splash of water before serving.
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FAQ: your questions about the melon, barley grass and chia smoothie
What smoothie can you make with melon?
A really ripe melon almost does the job on its own: blend the flesh with a handful of blueberries, a teaspoon of barley grass and some chia seeds, as in this recipe. For the liquid, use filtered water, coconut water or chilled green tea. Melon also goes very well with mint, lime, strawberry or cucumber.
How can you make the most of melon?
It all starts with choosing the fruit: a melon that feels heavy for its size, is very fragrant and whose stalk comes away easily. A little lime zest, a few mint or basil leaves, or even a hint of ginger, bring out its sweetness. In a smoothie, barley grass adds a grassy note that balances its very sweet side.
How do you use chia seeds in a smoothie?
Add them straight to the blender with the other ingredients, without soaking them first: they absorb the liquid as they go. Allow about 2 tablespoons for two glasses. Drink the smoothie fairly quickly, as the seeds keep swelling and thicken it as the minutes go by.
Can you eat chia seeds without soaking them?
Yes, in small amounts, sprinkled over a bowl or blended into a drink. They do absorb a lot of liquid, however, so it is best to eat them in a moist preparation or to have a drink alongside. In this smoothie, the liquid in the recipe is enough to hydrate them.
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