Papaya smoothie

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PREP TIME

5 min

Makes

4 cups (1 L)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed ice , or 6 ice cubes
  • 1 ripe papaya , peeled
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • pinch ground ginger , optional

Instructions

  • If your food processor or blender cannot be used for crushing ice, place ice in a plastic bag, then wrap in a clean tea towel and use a hammer to coarsely crush. Place crushed ice in bowl of a food processor or blender. Slice papaya in half. Discard seeds. Coarsely chop and add to food processor or blender with honey, yogurt and ginger. Blend until smooth and frothy, about 2 minutes. Pour into tall chilled glasses.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
  • 148,
  • Protein
  • 6.3 g,
  • Carbohydrates
  • 24.4 g,
  • Fat
  • 3.5 g,
  • Fibre
  • 1.3 g,
  • Sodium
  • 80 mg.

A perfect midday pick-me-up, the creamy Papaya Smoothie is nutritious and refreshing.

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