Ripe papaya is buttery and sweet and blends into a very smooth, almost silky drink. A little lime juice brings out its flavour, the spinach adds colour.
30 g
baby spinach
200 g
papaya ripe flesh, about half a papaya
5 oz
water
¼ oz
lime juice
1 tsp
coconut oil melted (optional)
1 tsp
agave syrup to taste (optional)
Garnish: Lime wedge · Ice: Served up, no ice
Soft, sweet and tropical, with a fresh lime note and a very smooth texture.
Papaya has soft, orange flesh with a mild, sweet taste that can seem a little flat on its own. That is why it is traditionally served with lime, which lifts its flavour; we have added a splash here, which the original recipe did not include.
Papaya is known for its vitamin C content and contains the enzyme papain. Baby spinach gives the smoothie a green, slightly olive colour without changing the taste much. Coconut oil is optional. Light and vegan, it works well for breakfast.
They are edible but taste peppery and bitter, so remove them for this smoothie.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Yes, it makes the smoothie colder and thicker.
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