Delicious Papaya Smoothie

This tropical and nutritious Papaya Smoothie is quick and easy to whip up for a delicious breakfast or the perfect pick-me-up anytime during the day. With just four ingredients, this refreshing smoothie is full of fruit, making it a great way to get extra nutrition into your families diet. Vegan | Gluten Free | Soy Free

What is Papaya?

Papaya is a yellow-orange fruit that contains edible seeds. It contains two enzymes – papain and chymopapin – that help with digestion and reducing inflammation.

This tropical fruit contains loads of Vitamin C, potassium, antioxidants and fibre to help boost and protect your body, help with heart help and to help keep you regular.

Papaya Smoothie

This deliciously tropical smoothie contains loads of antioxidants and is full of nutrients, making it a great summer drink. Serve with coconut shavings and a lime wedge or as a smoothie bowl, and satisfy those sweet tooth cravings with this quick and easy smoothie drink.

Smoothie Variations

This smoothie tastes amazing just the way it is, though if you have other ingredients on hand, you can add them or change up this recipe to suit your needs.

• Swap the maple syrup out for stevia, honey or other sweetener
• For a thicker smoothie, add some ice cubes before processing
• Try adding frozen banana pieces to this smoothie
• Try adding up to 2 tsp of minced ginger before blending
• Add ½ cup of carrot juice to the smoothie
• Add up to ½ tsp of turmeric to your smoothie
• Try adding 3 pitted medjool dates to your smoothie
• Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to your smoothie
• Not a fan of banana? Try using frozen mango, peaches, strawberries, kiwis or pineapple instead
• Try adding a small amount of chia seeds, flaxseeds or hemp seeds for an extra boost
• If you have a favourite protein powder, add a small scoop to the smoothie
• Turn your smoothie into a smoothie bowl by using less liquid and/or more frozen fruit to make the smoothie extra thick and creamy
• Add a handful of greens such as kale, or spinach
• Try adding a spoonful of almond butter or peanut butter
• Instead of coconut milk, try using your favourite milk, almond milk or water
• Try using 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of plain Greek yoghurt for a creamier smoothie
• For a chocolate taste, add a small scoop of cocoa powder and top with cacao nibs

Choosing Papaya

When at the store trying to choose a papaya to purchase, look for one that is not bruised, if you can. Buy organic if you can, as they have been known to taste sweeter.

Storing Smoothies

Smoothies are made to be enjoyed immediately. 

If you can’t enjoy immediately, the smoothie mixture can be refrigerated for a few hours, though it may separate. Just shake or mix before enjoying.

Smoothie mixture can also be frozen for up to three months. 

Try freezing extra smoothie in popsicle containers for a delicious cold treat.

Papaya Smoothie Ingredients

To make this smoothie, you will need:

• Coconut milk
• Papaya chunks
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Maple Syrup

Making this Papaya Smoothie

This recipe makes one smoothie, so adjust as needed.

Place the coconut milk, papaya chunks, lime juice and maple syrup  in a blender.

Process on high for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth.

Taste and add more lime juice and maple syrup as desired.

Add ice cubes and blend until smooth.

Enjoy immediately.

Notes

• If using frozen papaya chunks, you don’t need to add the ice cubes.
• The papaya should be peeled, seeded and cut into chunks before using. Frozen or fresh papaya can be used.

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