A simple and nutritious pawpaw smoothie recipe that you can try.
Ingredients
or1 slice or segment of pawpaw (papaya), orange flesh, peeled, raw (29 g)
or1 medium unit (7" to 7-7/8" long) of bananas, raw (118 g)
or1 container of yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat (170 g)
or1/2 cup of beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable (131 g)or1/2 cup (8 fl oz) of spring Water (126 g)
or2 tsp of seeds, chia seeds, driedor2 tsps, whole of seeds, flaxseed (7 g)
or9 leaves of spinach, raw (10 g)
or1/2 tbsp of honey (11 g)or1 tsp of sweetener, syrup, agave (7 g)
or1/4 tsp of ginger root, raw (1 g)
or1/4 tsp of spices, cinnamon, ground (1 g)
Preparation
1.
Prepare the Pawpaw: Peel the pawpaw, remove the seeds, and dice the flesh into smaller pieces.2.
Blend: In a blender, combine the diced pawpaw, banana slices, Greek yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds or flaxseeds, ginger and spinach leaves (if using).3.
Blend until Smooth: Blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more almond milk/ spring water.4.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness, if desired, by adding a drizzle of honey, agave or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Blend again if needed.5.
Add Ice: If you prefer a colder and thicker smoothie, you can add a few ice cubes to the blender and blend until they are incorporated.6.
Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately! You can also garnish with additional chia seeds, a slice of pawpaw, or a sprig of mint.
