Description
This papaya smoothie is a tropical escape in a glass. Smooth, sweet, and naturally creamy, it’s perfect for breakfast, a mid-day refreshment, or a healthy snack. Ripe papaya blends beautifully with yogurt or coconut milk, enhanced with a hint of lime and optional honey. Every sip feels like sunshine in a glass, and the best part is it’s quick to prepare and endlessly customizable. This smoothie isn’t just tasty; it’s a nutritious boost packed with vitamins and digestive benefits. Serve it fresh with a garnish for a refreshing, eye-catching treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Juice of half a lime
- A few ice cubes
- Optional: pinch of ground ginger, mint leaves, or a small frozen banana
Instructions
- Add the papaya, yogurt (or milk), honey (if using), and lime juice to a blender.
- Add ice cubes and optional add-ins for flavor.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or citrus as needed.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with a papaya wedge or mint leaf, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use frozen papaya or a frozen banana.
- Adjust sweetness to taste; ripe papaya often doesn’t need extra sugar.
- Garnish creatively with chia seeds, toasted coconut, or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie / Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical / Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg