Papaya Banana Smoothie
Servings: 1
This papaya banana smoothie is a fun way to mix things up. It's smooth, tropical, and naturally sweet, with a creamy texture that feels surprisingly indulgent. Better yet, it includes frozen carrot and collagen peptides, making it the kind of breakfast that tastes delicious while helping you stay fueled through your morning.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup papaya
- 1 banana
- ½ cup frozen carrots
- ½ cup lite coconut milk
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 serving collagen peptides
Instructions
- Slice the papaya in half, scoop out the seeds, remove the skin, and cut the fruit into cubes.
- Add the papaya, banana, frozen carrots, and coconut milk to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, then add the turmeric and collagen peptides and blend again until combined.
- Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy.
Notes
- Frozen papaya works great: If you're using frozen papaya instead of fresh, increase the coconut milk to 1 cup to help everything blend smoothly.
- Make it more filling: Add a scoop of homemade protein powder or a tablespoon of nut butter to give this smoothie even more staying power.
- Choose the ripest papaya you can find: A ripe papaya should have yellow-orange skin and feel slightly soft when squeezed. This gives your smoothie the sweetest flavor and smoothest texture.
- Let your blender run a little longer: Papaya becomes incredibly silky when blended thoroughly. An extra 15–20 seconds can make a noticeable difference in texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 292kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 249mg, Potassium: 671mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 12060IU, Vitamin C: 94mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 1mg
