Description
Tropical paradise meets refreshing bliss in this papaya-pineapple smoothie, a vibrant fusion of island flavors. Sweet, creamy waves of tropical fruit dance together, offering pure liquid sunshine that cools and energizes you with each delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 medium frozen peeled banana, sliced (about 1 cup or 150 grams)
- 1 cup (150 grams) seeded, peeled, and chopped fresh papaya
- 1 cup (150 grams) frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 small kiwi, peeled and chopped (1/4 cup or 40 grams), plus more for garnish
Dairy and Milk:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) whole-milk plain yogurt
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Peel and chop the tropical fruits into manageable chunks, ensuring all ingredients are ripe and ready for blending.
- Place the banana, papaya, pineapple, almond milk, yogurt, kiwi, and fresh ginger into a high-powered blender.
- Secure the blender lid and pulse initially to break down larger fruit pieces.
- Gradually increase the blender speed from low to medium-high, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades if needed.
- Continue blending until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous consistency with no visible fruit chunks, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Pause and scrape down the blender sides to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Divide the vibrant, creamy smoothie evenly between two tall glasses.
- For an elegant finishing touch, garnish each glass with delicate kiwi slices, creating a visually appealing presentation that hints at the smoothie’s tropical flavor profile.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, soft fruits to ensure maximum sweetness and smooth blending consistency.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for a more refreshing and cold smoothie experience.
- Swap almond milk with coconut milk or oat milk for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Include a handful of ice cubes if you prefer an extra thick and frosty texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg