Learn 6 Papaya Smoothie Recipes

Papaya is a fruit rich in antioxidants, vitamins, digestive enzymes and minerals  that are very beneficial for your health. It is recommended to include it in your diet frequently, and it can be consumed unattended, in the form of juices or papaya smoothies.

In addition to being a delicious fruit, it has many properties for our health and can help fight digestive complications, as well as intestinal parasites.

Among its multiple benefits, its qualities stand out for:

• Protect your skin from free radicals.
• Take care of the eyes.
• Improve blood flow.
• Activate iron absorption.
• Favor the formation of collagen.
• Increase the body’s natural defenses.
• Prevent cardiovascular disease.

Including it in your diet is very easy. You can choose to eat it unaccompanied, with yogurt or in smoothies. Below are 6 delicious papaya smoothies you won’t want to miss!

1. Protein-rich papaya smoothie

Proteins are nutrients that provide us with energy and help build muscle tissue. Here we leave a delicious drink based on papaya, almonds and coconut, which will help you get  extra energy  for your body.

Ingredients

• 1 natural yogurt (125 g)
• 3/4 cup of papaya (150 g)
• a handful of almonds
• One tablespoon of dehydrated coconut (15 g)
• A cup of frozen strawberries (125 g)
• Water

Method of preparation

To make this delicious shake, all you have to do is mix the ingredients in a blender and gradually add the water until you get the consistency you want.

2. Papaya smoothie with spinach

This wonderful papaya drink, which incorporates spinach, will provide   extra fiber that can help with intestinal transit. In addition, chia seeds, and have a lot of properties, will help to make your stomach feel  satisfied  for longer.

Ingredients

• One and a half cups of papaya (300 g)
• One cup of spinach (30 g)
• A glass of almond milk (200 ml)
• A glass of water (200 ml)
• One teaspoon of turmeric (5 g)
• One teaspoon of chia seeds (5 g)
• A tablespoon of maple syrup

Method of preparation

• Add all ingredients except chia seeds in a blender and blend until smooth. You can add more or less water, depending on how you prefer the consistency.
• It is recommended that the ingredients are chilled or, if you prefer, add ice cubes when serving.

• After serving, add the chia seeds and enjoy!

3. Papaya and coconut smoothie

 Ingredients

• Half a cup of coconut milk (125 ml)
• Half a cup of papaya (100 g)
• Half a cup of banana (150 g)
• One tablespoon of vanilla essence (10 ml)
• One tablespoon of honey (25 g)
• Ice cubes (to taste)

Method of preparation

• Mix all ingredients in a blender for a few minutes, until you get a smooth mixture.
• If you don’t want your smoothie to be lumpy, you can leave it to add the ice in the blender after blending all the ingredients.

4. Papaya smoothie with mango

Mango, in addition to being a highly sought-after fruit for its flavor, has  anti-cancer properties, and is widely used as an alternative to sugar in various beverages, due to its natural sweetening power.

Ingredients

• One cup of milk (250 ml)
• juice of an orange
• Three cups of papaya (600 g)
• Two cups of mango (400 g)

Method of preparation

• Mix all ingredients in a blender until you get a smooth texture.
• Serve in the container of your choice with some ice if you like.
• Remember that when grating the orange, you should do so without reaching the white part, as it can give the vitamin a bitter taste.

5. Papaya and kiwi smoothie

Ingredients

• A cup of milk of your choice (250 ml)
• One cup of papaya (200 g)
• a ripe kiwi
• One tablespoon of honey (25 g)
• a dash of cinnamon
• ice to taste

• One tablespoon of chia seeds (10 g)
• One tablespoon of walnuts or peanut butter (optional) (20 g)

Method of preparation

• Add all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy consistency.
• For added flavor, you can add the chopped walnuts and chia seeds after blending everything.

6. Papaya and oat smoothie

Ingredients

• Half a cup of papaya (100 g)
• Half a cup of almond milk (125 ml)
• Half a cup of oat flakes (100 g)
• Half a teaspoon of powdered cinnamon (2 g)
• ice to taste

Method of preparation

• Beat all ingredients together until you get the consistency you want, serve and enjoy.

Some tips for making your papaya smoothies

• You can make these papaya smoothies a little sweeter by adding two  tablespoons of honey or  your favorite sweetener.
• Adding some of the fruit you used in small pieces to the smoothie, once prepared, is another ingenious way to consume it. You can also add any  nutritional supplement  recommended by your doctor.
• It is important that, before making any drastic changes to your diet, you consult your doctor or nutritionist.

These papaya smoothies are  no substitute for a balanced diet . Therefore,  it is not  recommended  that you use them to replace a good breakfast. However, they can be a spectacular accompaniment to your meals, taking them in the middle of the morning or in the afternoon, when you feel anxious and even as a substitute for dinner.