Papaya has a soft, buttery flesh and a mellow sweetness that turns creamy in the blender. Yoghurt adds a fresh tang and makes the drink more satisfying.
200 g
papaya peeled, seeds removed
½
red apple cored
3 tbsp
natural yogurt
4 oz
water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Creamy and mellow, with sweet papaya, a crisp apple note and a light yoghurt tang.
Papaya is grown throughout the tropics and is one of the easiest fruits to blend, because ripe flesh is almost as soft as a purée. It is rich in vitamin C and contains carotenoids, which give it its orange colour. Its flavour is mild and slightly musky, so a little apple and yoghurt help to freshen it up.
This smoothie is a good breakfast or afternoon drink. A ripe papaya has mostly yellow skin and gives slightly under pressure; green, hard fruit tastes bland and should ripen a few days first.
They are edible but taste peppery and bitter, so remove them for this smoothie.
Not with dairy yoghurt; use a plant based yoghurt to make it vegan.
Yes, use about 200 g and add a little more water if needed.
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