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Papaya Smoothie

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This is the best papaya smoothie you can make for a healthy breakfast. It’s vegan and made with only 5 ingredients: papaya, coconut milk, mango, pineapple and maple syrup, for the perfect blend of tropical flavors!

A light pink colored papaya smoothie in a large round glass, with the rim of the glass lined with shredded coconut.

Papaya goes so well in smoothies. This papaya avocado smoothie is another great papaya smoothie to try.

For other tropical flavored smoothies, try this pineapple banana smoothie, banana watermelon smoothie, or this pineapple mango smoothie.

For healthy breakfast smoothies, try this mango spinach smoothie or this blueberry tahini smoothie.

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Why This Is The Best Papaya Smoothie Recipe

  • Tropical flavors. Papaya, mango, pineapple and coconut are all delicious tropical flavors that go together so well in this smoothie.
  • It’s vegan. You don’t need to make any substitutions, this recipe is vegan as is.
  • It’s a great way to use up extra papaya. If you have fresh papaya that is beginning to get a bit soft and is no longer as enjoyable to eat, using it in a smoothie is the best way to use it up.

Ingredients

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Instructions

Add the papaya, mango, pineapple, coconut milk and maple syrup to a blender and blend well until smooth.

A glass of light pink papaya smoothie on a gold coaster, with pink flowers in the background.

FAQ

What fruit mixes well with papaya?

Papayas go well with many fruits such as coconuts, lemons, limes, mangoes, oranges, passion fruits, peaches, pineapples, bananas, kiwis and strawberries.

Can I make this papaya smoothie without milk?

Yes. You can substitute the coconut milk for juice. If you want to make it less sugary, substitute the coconut milk with a combination of juice and water.

Can I freeze papaya for smoothies?

Yes. You can freeze papaya chunks in advance so you can store them longer. When using frozen papaya chunks for this smoothie, you may need to add a bit more coconut milk to get the right consistency.

Overhead view of the smoothie on a light grey table, with pink petals and shredded coconut scattered on the table,

Expert Tips

  • Use a high quality blender. A good blender makes a huge difference when making smoothies. Use a blender cup rather than the large blender attachment as the smaller cup tends to make a smoother smoothie.
  • Don’t make this smoothie in advance. Smoothies taste best when made fresh. It’s best to make them right before drinking them. To save time, portion out the fruit, coconut milk and maple syrup so they are ready to throw in the blender when you are ready to make the smoothie.
  • To reduce the calories: Coconut milk is healthy, but higher in calories than other non-dairy milks. To reduce the calories, substitute ½ to ⅔ of the coconut milk with almond milk instead.
Up close view of the smoothie topped with shredded coconut, sitting on a white marble coaster.
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A light pink colored papaya smoothie in a large round glass, with the rim of the glass lined with shredded coconut.

Papaya Smoothie


  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

An easy, vegan, tropical papaya smoothie that is perfect for a healthy breakfast.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup papaya chunks
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup frozen mango chunks
  • ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 4 tsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Add the papaya, coconut milk, mango, pineapple and maple syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To reduce the calories: Coconut milk is healthy, but higher in calories than other non-dairy milks. To reduce the calories, substitute ½ to ⅔ of the coconut milk with almond milk instead.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Smoothies
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 smoothie
  • Calories: 334
  • Sugar: 27.1g
  • Sodium: 23mg
  • Fat: 24.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 21.6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31.7g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 3.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: papaya recipe, vegan smoothie

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