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Coconut Papaya Smoothie
Creamy papaya smoothie infused with lime, ginger, carrot, and coconut milk! Just 6 ingredients in this nutrient-rich, naturally sweetened smoothie — perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 cups frozen ripe papaya cubes
- 1 small ripe banana ((previously peeled, sliced and frozen))
- 1-2 tsp minced ginger ((to taste))
- 2 medium limes, juiced ((2 limes yield ~1/4 cup or 60 ml))
- 1/2 cup carrot juice
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 1-2 Tbsp agave nectar ((optional // or other sweetener of choice))
Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth, adding more carrot juice or coconut milk if it has trouble blending.
- 2
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more banana (or agave) for sweetness, lime for acidity, or ginger for zing.
- 3
Enjoy immediately. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 24 hours, or freeze into popsicles for longer term storage.