Cantaloupe is rich in dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamins A & C. This recipe combines the fruit with light coconut milk and frozen pineapple to create a breakfast or snack with no added sugars.

Yield: 1 smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup cubed fresh cantaloupe
• ½ cup light coconut milk
• ½ cup non-fat milk (any variety)
• ¼ cup unsweetened frozen pineapple
• 1 tbsp toasted unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except the shredded coconut in a blender and puree until smooth. Top with coconut before serving.

Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.