Papaya Ginger Smoothie

Papaya contains the enzyme papain, which aids digestion. This deep orange fruit also has high amounts of fiber, Vitamin A, C, folate, and other B vitamins, not to mention numerous minerals. If you’ve never had it, this is a good way to give it a try. We usually pick a firm papaya at the grocery then leave it on the counter a few days until it feels slightly soft. Cut about half of it into chunks for smoothies, and thinly slice the remainder to serve with breakfast or lunch.

When papaya is in season and perfectly ripe it’s sweet and juicy, but out of season or not quite ripe, it can be somewhat bland. Feel free to add a little honey or other sweetener, if needed. If using frozen papaya chunks, substitute 1/2 cup cold water for the ice cubes. Add a small piece of fresh ginger if you have a powerful blender like a Vitamix, and boost it further by including bee pollen, maca powder, or even powdered greens if you don’t mind the color.

Difficulty:

Easy!

Cost:

Inexpensive!

Serves:1person

Serving Size:2 cups

Papaya Ginger Smoothie

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Papaya is a rather mild-tasting fruit, but it's packed with digestive enzymes, fiber, and nutrients. The flavor is improved and intensified with the addition of ginger and lime juice, as is the nutritional value. (You can substitute lemon for the lime, or leave it out if you have to.) Like all of our smoothies, feel free to add in more ingredients like flaxseeds, bee pollen, maca powder, coconut oil, liquid vitamins, etc.

• CourseBeverages, Breakfast
• CuisineAmerican

Tools:blender, knife and cutting board, measuring cup and spoons

	Prep Time
	5 to 10 minutes

Prep Time 5 to 10 minutes

Difficulty: Easy! Cost: Inexpensive! Serves:1person Serving Size:2 cups

Papaya Ginger Smoothie Votes: 1 Rating: 5 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Add to Meal Plan: Select Course to Add: BreakfastLunchSnackDinnerDessert This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan Papaya is a rather mild-tasting fruit, but it's packed with digestive enzymes, fiber, and nutrients. The flavor is improved and intensified with the addition of ginger and lime juice, as is the nutritional value. (You can substitute lemon for the lime, or leave it out if you have to.) Like all of our smoothies, feel free to add in more ingredients like flaxseeds, bee pollen, maca powder, coconut oil, liquid vitamins, etc. CourseBeverages, Breakfast CuisineAmerican Tools:blender, knife and cutting board, measuring cup and spoons Prep Time 5 to 10 minutes Prep Time 5 to 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups papaya chunks
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1/2 cup almond milk or similar
• 1 scoop unsweetened protein powder (whey or plant-based)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
• 1 thin slice fresh ginger (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• honey or other sweetener, to taste

Servings: person

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Cut fruit into 1-inch chunks, and add enough to reach the 2-cup mark on the blender container.
2. Add ice cubes up to the 3-cup mark.
3. Add remaining ingredients, except honey, and blend until smooth.
4. Sweeten to taste.

Recipe Notes

VARIATION:

• Use 1 cup papaya and 1 cup fresh pineapple or mango.

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