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    Home » Tasty Recipes

    January 24, 2019 Drinks

    Easy Papaya Smoothie

    papaya smoothie in a glass cup with two straws

    Smooth, creamy, easy, and a taste of the Islands are quickly assembled together in this Cuban papaya smoothie!

    Papaya smoothie in a glass cup with two straws

    My parents have always been night owls. Hearing a blender go off at 2am is not unusual in their home. My father is the king of making Cuban batidas (milkshakes). His favorite (and best) would hands down be his banana milkshakes, I loved them growing up! But he's also known for picking up fruits from the local farmers market that remind him of Cuba.

    Where Do I Buy Papaya?

    These days, a lot of fruit is already sold peeled and chopped in bags in the frozen aisle for the sole purpose of making smoothies. Papaya is among the growing list of frozen fruits. It's sold by Goya in the frozen section, call ahead to see if your store carries them. I admit, in the winter months in Pennsylvania, my freezer is stocked with frozen fruit.

    Thankfully, papaya is becoming a common fruit and can almost be found year round in your local market, especially in the summer and fall months when papaya's are in their peak season. Papaya is fully ripe when it is mostly yellow. Remember to discard the skin and the seeds for your papaya milkshake!

    Papaya smoothie with straws inside with a colorful cloth behind it

    How Do I Make A Papaya Smoothie?

    For an easy papaya smoothie, you only need 3 ingredients. Fresh or frozen papaya chunks, milk (your choice), and a sweetener!

    Take 2 cups of chopped papaya, 2 cups of milk, and my father has always used condensed milk to sweeten his smoothies. For a more authentic Cuban milkshake experience, I highly recommend using condensed milk to sweeten your smoothie. But for a healthy papaya smoothie, I suggest you sweeten it with honey or stevia.

    Blend your ingredients in a blender and viola!

    Quick note, if you like your smoothies ice cold, I highly suggest adding a handful of ice! Especially if you're making this on a scorching hot summer day.

    What Can I Add To A Papaya Smoothie?

    Papaya pairs very well with other tropical fruits. Think passion fruit, coconut, mango, etc. Papaya is pretty versatile, just do not go crazy, keep it simple. I love Pinch of Yum's Papaya Mango Smoothie Recipe, it looks so good!

    papaya smoothie with a glass cup and dark background

    That's it mi gente! I hope you enjoy this recipe, please be sure to rate this recipe below and leave a comment telling me which is your favorite tropical fruit!

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    Papaya smoothie with straws inside with a colorful cloth behind it

    Easy Papaya Smoothie

    Smooth, creamy, and lightly sweet this papaya smoothie is perfect for a sweet treat!
    4.41 from 5 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Cuban
    Keyword: milkshake, papaya, smoothie
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 6 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories:
    Author: Neyssa

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups of papaya chunks
    • 2 cups of milk
    • ¼ cup of condensed milk optional
    • sweetener of choice optional
    • Ice

    Instructions

    • Into a blender, add all ingredients and pulse until smooth.

    Notes

    You can use condensed milk or a sweetener of your choice for a healthier alternative.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg

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    1. Doctear says

      April 10, 2019 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      Hey Neyssa! Thanks for sharing this Papaya smoothie recipe, I can't wait to give this a try. Never tried one before 😉 By the way, Mango is my favorite tropical fruit. Cheers!
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    2. FariaFerdowsy says

      May 02, 2019 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      WOW. Its papaya smoothie?! I just love it. But I can't make it.
      Now, I learned it, and I will try to make it. Thank You so much.

      Reply
    3. Philipp Brohl says

      October 18, 2019 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      Hi Neyssa, I just tried this smoothie and I love it. So simple, but so delicious. Never used papayas in smoothies before, but definitely use them more often from now on. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

      Reply
      • Neyssa says

        October 18, 2019 at 11:23 am

        Hi Phil, thank you for visiting! Simplicity can sometimes be the key. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amy says

      October 24, 2019 at 9:45 am

      Hi What is your dad's famous banana smoothie recipe? Can you share the recipe? I would love to try it

      Reply

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