Aug 28 2026
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Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Time10m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Smoothie Base

Method

Smoothie Base

  1. 1

    Prepare papaya

    If not already prepared, peel the papaya, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out and discard the seeds, then cut the flesh into roughly 1-inch cubes until you have about 2 cups packed.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients

    Place the 2 cups cubed papaya, 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup), 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using) into a blender.

  3. 3

    Add ice

    Add 1 cup ice cubes to the blender. If you prefer a thinner smoothie, reduce ice to 1/2 cup or increase milk by 1/4 cup.

  4. 4

    Blend until smooth

    Secure the blender lid and blend on high for 45–90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no large papaya pieces. Pause and scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed, then blend again briefly.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust

    Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired: add up to 1 more tablespoon honey for sweetness or an additional 1/2 teaspoon lime juice for brightness. Blend 5–10 seconds after adjustments to incorporate.

Serve & Garnish

  1. 6

    Pour the smoothie into 2 chilled glasses (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups each).

  2. 7

    Garnish each glass with a mint sprig and a papaya slice or wedge on the rim.

  3. 8

    Serve immediately with a straw. If storing, keep refrigerated in a sealed container and consume within 24 hours (shake before serving).

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