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Papaya Smoothie

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min

Almost any fruit can be turned into a smoothie. This papaya version has a subtle flavor and the oat milk works just as well as regular milk. The addition of a bit of lime and ginger enhances flavor and enjoyment.

Makes

1 serving

Serving size

3/4 cup

Ingredients

3-ounces papaya, cut in small pieces

½ cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk

1 teaspoon honey

½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Combine the papaya, milk, honey, ginger and lime in the blender.
  2. Process on medium speed for 15 seconds.
  3. Add the ice cubes
  4. Process on high speed about 30 seconds to become smooth; longer if necessary.
  5. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Cooking Tip

Peeling ginger to grate it can be difficult. An alternative way to remove the skin is to scrape it with the edge of a teaspoon; the skin will peel right off.

Recipe contributed by FamilyCook Productions

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 1 serving  Serving size: 3/4 cup

Calories

84

Fat

2 g

Saturated fat

<1 g

Trans fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Carbohydrates

18 g

Sugar

13 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

93 mg

Calcium

257 mg

Phosphorus

25 mg

Potassium

279 mg