Papaya blends into an almost velvety purée, and a crisp apple gives it juice and freshness. A few drops of lime make the papaya taste brighter.
200 g
papaya
1
red apple
5 oz
water
¼ oz
lime juice brightens the papaya (optional)
Garnish: Thin lime wheel · Ice: Served up, no ice
Papaya Apple Smoothie
Smooth and velvety, gently sweet with a tropical note and a crisp apple freshness.
Papaya has a soft, buttery flesh and a mild, musky sweetness that some people love and others find flat. Apple fixes that by adding crisp acidity and juice, and a squeeze of lime, though optional, lifts the aroma further. Papaya is a good source of vitamin C and contains the enzyme papain.
A ripe papaya has skin that is mostly yellow and gives slightly under pressure. Scoop out the black seeds before blending, as they taste peppery and bitter. The smoothie suits breakfast or a warm afternoon and pairs well with a handful of nuts.
The skin turns mostly yellow and the fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure.
They are edible but peppery and bitter, so leave them out of this smoothie.
Yes, it contains only fruit and water.
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