Papaya Banana Smoothie
Servings: 1
This papaya banana smoothie blends ripe papaya and banana with lite coconut milk into a silky, naturally sweet tropical drink. Frozen carrots keep it thick and cold, turmeric adds a sunny color, and collagen brings it to 20 grams of protein in 5 minutes.
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
- Cut the papaya in half, scoop out the seeds, peel and cut the fruit into cubes.
- Pour the coconut milk into a blender. Add the papaya, banana and carrots and blend on high until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the turmeric and collagen peptides and blend again until combined. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ripeness Tip: Choose a ripe papaya with yellow-orange skin that gives slightly when squeezed for the sweetest, smoothest smoothie.
- Frozen Papaya: If you use frozen papaya, increase the coconut milk to 1 cup so everything blends smoothly.
- Vegan Swap: Collagen isn't vegan. For a plant-based version, use a scoop of homemade protein powder instead.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
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
