Muskmelon seed shake
Kharbuja blended with milk and a spoon of melon seeds: 10 g protein, mostly water, properly cooling.
- Time
- 5 min
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Level
- Easy
- Gear
- Blender / mixer
Per serving
1 tall glass (400 ml)
- Calories
- 215kcal
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbs
- 29g
- Fibre
- 2g
- Fat
- 7g
- Sugar
- 27g
Ripe muskmelon (kharbuja) blended with chilled milk and a tablespoon of melon seeds (magaz). The melon is over 90% water and gives potassium and vitamin A; the seeds add protein and good fats for very little money. A good afternoon drink in April and May when muskmelons are everywhere and cheap.
- Hydration
- Budget
- No cook
- Under 15 min
- No added sugar
- Snack
- Anytime
Contains dairy.
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Ingredients
Method
- 1
Grind the melon seeds with 50 ml of the milk on high for 20 seconds to a smooth white paste.
- 2
Add the muskmelon, the rest of the milk, cardamom and ice.
- 3
Blend on medium for 20 seconds until smooth; stop as soon as it is uniform so it stays thick rather than frothy. Pour and drink immediately.
Tips
- Smell the stem end of the melon: a sweet, musky scent means it is ripe. A scentless one makes a bland shake.
- If the melon is not sweet, add 1 date rather than sugar.
Swaps
- No magaz? Use 6 cashews: similar protein and fat, adds a nut allergen.
Nutrition is estimated per serving from IFCT 2017 and USDA FoodData Central and rounded. Your ingredients and portions will differ a little.
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