Description
A refreshing and creamy smoothie combining the sweetness of papaya with the zing of ginger, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 heaping cup ripe papaya, fresh or frozen
- 1 small ripe banana or 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3/4 to 1 cup liquid (water, coconut water, or milk of choice)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lime or lemon juice
- Optional: 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, or a couple of soft dates
- Optional extras: chia seeds, a pinch of turmeric, mint leaves, or a scoop of protein
Instructions
- Add liquid to the blender first.
- Add papaya, banana or yogurt, grated ginger, and citrus juice.
- Blend until completely smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds. Taste and adjust.
- Sweeten lightly if needed, then blend again for a few seconds.
- Pour into a chilled glass and sip right away.
Notes
For a creamier texture, freeze the fruit beforehand. Adjust the ginger to taste, starting with a small amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg