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I woke up NEEDING that cantaloupe smoothie I had yesterday.

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I don’t love cantaloupe (which is why one has been simmering in our fridge for over a week) but I sure love it in smoothie form. It might be the Vega Tropical mix that makes this taste so good. I don’t believe in buying protein powder, but I do believe in using it if it falls into my lap. I’ve always loved the Vega products for their taste – and they are vegetarian based without protein isolates and mostly real food.

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‘Loupe Smoothie

  • 1 big wedge of cantaloupe (without the rind!)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1/2 packet Vega Tropical mix
  • 1/2 banana
  • Handful ice

Toppings = Warrior Crunch, floating and sinking blueberries and Krissy’s Clementine Cashew butter!

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Coconut tea by Adagio on the side!

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Friday = Body Pump + bakery time. And a low-key night since we have an event early tomorrow morning.

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  4. You would like my protein powder (maybe. Is that presumptuous?)! I found that mixing your own super blend is super cheaper and more fun than buying premixed and I can’t get enough of mine- super tasty.Turns out I don’t like a lot of food that has protein in it so I use mine almost every day.

    Also, totally making a cantaloupe smoothie this morning. Thanks!

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        • Maybe your food philosophy has changed in the past year, but didn’t you buy a huge tub of Vega back when you were friends with Emily from Daily Garnish and you all went to hear Brendan Brazier? I think it’s fine that your stance has changed I just remembered that post when Vega came up today.

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          • Yes, I did buy that and my views have changed. I bought it for the taste – I still think the Vanilla Chai makes smoothies taste amazing – but I decided when it was gone not to re-buy because whole proteins (like milk, yogurt, cottage cheese) are probably a better option for me.

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  7. I’m not a huge smoothie person because I usually prefer to chew my food – but that really just looks incredible.

    I was thinking the other day (and this morning’s post proves this point) how you not only make delicious things, but you’re also awesome at food styling. I need to take lessons from you.

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  10. What exactly are “soy protein isolates”? I buy occasionally Le Sol veggie burgers that have “soy protein” and then mostly vegetables, etc. Is that the same as the “isolates”? And I eat tempeh which just says soy/soybeans…

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        • There’s nothing wrong with soybeans. And I buy processed products a lot, I’m not as healthy as Kath I guess. I wouldn’t make it an issue or worry, but that’s just me. As my BF always says, when it comes to food I look at the forest, not the trees!

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          • I guess if I got products for free all the time I wouldn’t have to buy my protein powder either. Apparently “healthy” doesn’t matter if it is free????

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            • I wouldn’t eat an isolated protein product if it were free. In this case, I think Vega is fine, but I still wouldn’t buy it. This was in my HLS swag bag – not a year’s supply I got for free. Whole protein is cheaper than powder (just eat dried beans)

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      • Kath, so no Boca Burgers either? I thought these were healthier than red meat burgers. I’m confused. I used to make chili with soy protein from WF instead of hamburger.

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        • Hi Ally – I know! I still eat them in moderation. I was actually just asking more out of curiosity – kind of a research-all nerd 😉

          Cathy – Lean red meat is healthy in moderation! There’s just 1 ingredient! and it’s a source of protein, iron, vitamin B12, etc. But stick to lean cuts that you know where they are coming from preferably (with no added hormones, etc. on the label). Just don’t eat it everyday -or the ones from McDonalds (added salt and who knows)’…;)

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          • I dont eat fast food. I know to look for hormones etc especially in chicken. Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.

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            • I wish I could be more conscious with responsibly raised meats and seafood. But my budget just doesn’t allow it. Organic dairy and meats are either not existent in my locale or I just cannot afford the cost. The price difference can be enormous to someone who is financially struggling to live. So unfortunately I don’t buy the best of the best. To be honest, this pattern of thinking is what lends to an orthorexic state of mind to those with brains wired that way. I often have binges because of all the “rules” and personally I think I’m going on a food-labelling strike and saying the hell with it and eating whatever I want. No rules. Anything goes.

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              • Samantha, I hear where you are coming from. We have WF’s here but I can not shop there. I just go and get a “treat” once every few months. I am a single lady and I struggle too financially. Kath is very luky to afford all that she does. I try to eat healthy but it is outrageously expensive.

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        • No, I don’t buy Boca burgers, Luna or Clif bars. I don’t think it would HURT if you had them a few times a year (if someone made a Boca burger for me at a dinner party I’d eat it no problem) but I just don’t think they are real food. I’d rather have a 3 oz burger of grass-fed local beef.

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          • I am a veggie and try to avoid having too much dairy so I do buy protein powder (hemp or jay robb egg white) and I buy Dr Preggers veggie burgers when I don’t have time to make my own. I know some think meat and dairy are better alternatives, but for me this works. Personally meat grosses me out and dairy bloats me. I also eat tofu and temph a few times per week but use almond milk v.soy milk. Everyone just has different preferences!

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    • Y’all are making me so curious now! haha. I always eye the Vega powders at the store but never get them b/c it’s pricier than I like it to be. But I guess in the end, adding cantaloupe to any smoothie sounds really good! I can see how that would be delicious.

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  17. Man, I forgot I was going to make this baby for breakfast!! I love the idea of a cantaloupe smoothie and I was pretty impressed with the Vega mix too. Was this one refrigerated overnight?

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  24. Oooooohhh thinking about putting cantaloupe in a smoothie gives me the heebie jeebs. Actually, cantaloupe in general kind of gives me them, unless it is slightly underripe. It’s just so… SLIMY!

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    • PS- when I first saw the post title I thought it had something to do with a wolf (lupo in Italian). I must be reading too many Italian kid’s stories these days!

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  40. Thanks for the tip on adding cantaloupe to a smoothie! I am going to try that. The other way I like to eat cantaloupe is cut up in a fruit salad with other fruits and a squeeze of lemon. That keeps it from being sickly sweet. Some many fruits taste better cut in small chunks or blended into a smoothie.

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  41. I’m like you, Kath in that I never really liked cantaloupe or melons when I was a kid, but I love to use them in smoothies and in salads now. My favorite melon smoothie that I created has honeydew, kiwi, green grapes, cucumber, and lime–another take on a “green monster” smoothie. 🙂 I also LOVE cantaloupe with prosciutto, parmesan, and fennel. The sad thing is that I haven’t had any of those this summer! I better get on it soon before fall is officially here!!

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  42. I made a cantaloupe soup for a friend’s bridal shower and it was so delicious. It veered on the side of sweet–think smoothie form–and it was such a hit. Delicious and totally refreshing!

    I don’t know why I don’t use cantaloupe for smoothies more often..yum! 😀

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  44. I believe in protein powder!! Just as a supplement and not as the main source of protein, but I do think it’s one important way for vegetarians/vegans to get the nutrients they need.

    Also, it helps to bulk up and flavor smoothies to help them stick to you longer.

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  45. I need to try this smoothie b/c I’m not a huge fan of cantaloupe (or most melon) either. I have a cantaloupe on the counter that is past it’s prime b/c I’m too lazy to cut it and am not that psyched to eat it. I don’t know why I continuously buy it!

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  53. This the first time I’ve seen anyone pulverize a cantelope for a smoothie, but I think it’s absolutely brilliant. I’m not a cantelope person myself (prefer my melon in water version), so this would be great when the kid and hubby don’t eat an entire one.

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  55. Kath, since you didn’t refrigerate overnight, were the oats cooked or right out of the container?
    Maybe I need a video…=(. BTW the video on making the banana oats was very helpful! Step-by-step made it so easy!! Thanks!

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  60. Thanks for the great idea! I made one this morning and it came out fabulously delicious (: This recipe is perfect for breakfast before school – I just throw the ingredients into my ninja, pour the smoothie into a to-go cup, and hightail it to school.

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