This Honeydew Smoothie is an incredibly refreshing way to start the day! It's made with honeydew and lightly sweetened with dates and coconut for a light and delicious smoothie recipe.
Honeydew doesn't get the credit it deserves. It's incredibly versatile, affordable and refreshing. In my opinion, it's perfectly delicious on its own, but even more delicious in smoothie form.
Recipe features
- A fresh way to enjoy honeydew
- An easy smoothie recipe that's ready in just 5 minutes!
- Lightly sweetened with dates, and it's is dairy-free and vegan-friendly
Ingredient notes:
Honeydew - Buy a whole one, cut it up and then use 1 cup of it for this smoothie, and save the rest for later or to eat on its own
Spinach - Can sub other kind of greens if you prefer. I like spinach because you really can't taste it, but you could sub ½ cup of kale instead
Dates - Medjool or Deglet, just make sure they're pitted.
Oats - Rolled or old fashioned, not quick, and if you're gluten free make sure to use certified gluten free oats
Coconut - Preferably unsweetened, since this smoothie is already fairly sweet on its own
Milk - Any kind! I usually opt for almond or oat.
FAQs and Tips
I recommend purchasing a whole honeydew rather than pre-cut honeydew. Typically, pre-cut honeydew isn't as fresh, mostly because it was cut days prior. Plus, cutting honeydew yourself takes less than 5 minutes, and it'll make the smoothie taste better, trust me!
Substitutions: See the ingredients list above
Can I make this ahead of time?
You can! You can make any smoothie the night before, but just know that the texture will be a bit different, and you'll definitely have to stir the smoothie well before drinking it.
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Honeydew Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup honeydew
- 1 cup spinach
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 3 pitted dates
- 2 tablespoon shredded coconut
- ¾ cup milk
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in July 2015. It was updated with new text and photos in July 2020.
Emanuele @ guyslovecooking says
honeydew and coconut? Intriguing! I will have to give it a go.
You are indeed very trendy with your choice of food. I find it amusing how in the past few years certain food are going up and down like colours do during fashion week. Hilarious. Keep up the good work, and NEVER stay out of food fashion )
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You just reminded me of how much I love Honey Dew! I haven't had any yet this season! Ah!
Georgie says
Your smoothies are always so creative (and beautiful) - I will admit I've held a grudge against honeydew for a while just because they're ubiquitous in fruit cups but this might be a good excuse to branch out!
Meg @ Noming thru Life says
This is gorge!! I keep meaning to throw honeydew in a smoothie (or bowl) but just haven't done it. Your's has really got me convinced to go to the store and bring me home a honeydew 😉 Haha, thanks for the motivation.
Niki @ Life With Niki says
Smoothie bowls are incredibly trendy at the moment, and I always fail to make mine look decent. How do you people keep the topping from falling in the smoothie? Seems like a lot of hard work to me! Nonetheless this is a beautiful looking bowl, and I can literally taste the melon sweetness!
Erin says
Haha! Place the toppings on veryyyyy gently... 😀
Sierra says
Don't add water, it won't be as thick and if you freeze your fruit first it'll be thicker which means not as many liquids need to be added!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
I love the idea of using coconut milk in a smoothie!! I always go with almond milk but I think I might try changing it up.
Erin says
Almond milk is my go-to as well, but coconut milk is definitely a nice change from time to time.
Angelica @ Gardening in High Heels says
So here I've been, drinking smoothies out of a glass like a total lame-o and entirely unaware that you could make a bowl full of fruity deliciousness. This is an intriguing concept!
Erin says
Yeah!! They're the best 🙂
Rachel @ athletic avocado says
never would I think to put honeydew in a smoothie! I have to try this! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Erin says
Of course--Let me know if you try it!
Honey, What's Cooking? says
I've never seen anything like this.. honeydew is so rare. Love this. Gorgeous pictures. First time visitor to your blog, I like it.
Erin says
Thanks so much!
Jen@Jpabstfitness says
I love honeydew, but never thought to put it in a smoothie, yummm!!
Erin says
You gotta try it!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
Okay, so I don't like honeydew BUT your pictures are so gorgeous and inviting that now I want to try it in a smoothie bowl.
And I feel like you've barely talked about the wedding on here so I'm glad you gave us a little update! Honeymoon planning was my favorite part. Are you guys looking to stay in the country or go overseas?
Erin says
I KNOW I'm the worse engaged person--now that we're a year away I feel like I'm going to inevitably start talking about the wedding more. We are thinking outside the country for sure but nowhere crazyyyyyy expensive... any recommendations are welcome!
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
Oooooh gurl I love this. I never thought to put honeydew in a smoothie! Getting on this train ASAP. This trend is gonna MOVE.
Erin says
Hehe DO IT.
Christine@ Apple of My Eye says
Love these photos! So green and vibrant. And I've always been a big honeydew fan! I do have to say that the pre-packaged ones are never as sweet and delicious as the fresh version, though, so I can't blame ya for not liking it at first!
Erin says
Yes so true. I guess that's true for everything--fresh is always better!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Gorgeous photos! This sounds like a delicious way to use up some leftover honeydew 🙂 YUM!
Erin says
Thanks! Let me know if you try it 🙂
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
Oh my gosh these photos!! They are absolutely stunning! That is the prettiest green breakfast I've ever seen by far! And of course, sounds so delicious!!
Erin says
Thanks Chelsea!! 😀 Green breakfasts ftw.
Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says
Honeydews were on sale at the store and now I'm wishing I'd bought one, this looks great!
Vacation planning is my favorite pastime. Not sure what your budget is, but Playa Del Carmen, Mexico is the BEST value in terms of great resorts and gorgeous beaches. I've been couple times and I love it there. Also love Aruba, the Virgin Islands, and the Caymans. Can't wait to hear where you decide to go!!
Erin says
Thanks Kelly--those are all awesome recommendations (and we were already considering some of them too! :))
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
I haven't jumpeon the smoothie bowl train yet, but I have been a long time traveler on the honeydew train! I adore honeydews - but never ever paired them with coconut - and I, too, LURVE coconut in all forms! What am I thinking??? What am I doing here??? Clearly I need to be off making this fantastic concoction ...er...smoothie bowl!
Erin says
You gotta get on the smoothie bowl/honeydew coconut train asap!