Soft, ripe papaya gives this smoothie a silky texture and a warm coral colour. Strawberries add a fresh berry aroma, and coconut milk makes everything round and creamy.
150 g
papaya peeled and seeded
60 g
strawberries
1¾ oz
canned coconut milk
1 tbsp
natural yogurt
4 oz
water
Garnish: Halved strawberry · Ice: Served up, no ice
Silky and creamy with sweet papaya, fresh strawberry and a gentle coconut roundness.
Papaya is soft, sweet and mild, with a flavour somewhere between melon and apricot. It is known as a good source of vitamin C and blends into a very smooth, silky texture. Because papaya alone can taste a little flat, strawberries add freshness and acidity. A small amount of coconut milk provides creaminess and a tropical note, and a spoon of natural yoghurt adds tang.
The smoothie suits a relaxed breakfast or an afternoon break on a warm day.
The skin turns from green to mostly yellow or orange, and the fruit gives slightly when pressed.
Yes, replace the yoghurt with coconut or soy yoghurt.
Yes, frozen papaya cubes work well and make the smoothie colder.
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