This papaya smoothie is creamy, thick and delicious. I invite both lovers and non-lovers of papaya to try it out. It’s sweetened with a touch of honey, orange juice and some frozen bananas. Ginger powder adds a hint of spice and cashew milk brings it all together.
Papaya has a unique taste that’s often described as sweet, tropical, and somewhat musky. Its flavor can vary depending on its ripeness; ripe papayas tend to be sweeter with a softer, almost buttery texture, while unripe ones can be more tangy or even slightly bitter.
I also have these other tropical smoothies you might like: mango smoothie and dragon fruit smoothie.
Ingredients
- unsweetened cashew milk – Or your favorite plant-based milk.
- orange juice – Fresh or from concentrate without added sugar is best.
- honey -Or agave nectar for a vegan substitute.
- ground ginger – You can use fresh ginger instead or omit it if you don’t like ginger.
- fresh papaya – Papaya is a tropical fruit with an interesting flavor. Personally, I don’t care for the taste or smell of papaya fruit on its own. But is it ever delicious in a smoothie!
- banana – Sliced and frozen.
*Check ingredient amounts in recipe card.
How to Make it
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth. Adjust the sweetness with honey, if needed. If you’d like it to be thinner, add some more juice.
- Transfer to a glass and serve.
Recipe FAQs
Sure, you can blend it with cow’s milk or plant-based milk in a smoothie.
Papaya does have high levels of vitamins, nutrients and fiber but be sure to avoid adding processed sugar or other unhealthy ingredients.
Papayas are high in fiber and water which can both help in preventing constipation.
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Papaya Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened cashew milk
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey - or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup papaya - cubed and frozen
- ½ cup banana - sliced and frozen
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth. Adjust the sweetness with honey, if needed. If you’d like it to be thinner, add some more juice.
- Transfer to a glass and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute cashew milk with your favorite plant-based milk.
- Agave nectar is a vegan substitute for the honey.
- You can use fresh ginger instead of ground ginger or omit it if you don’t like the taste.
Nutrition information on SoSmoothie is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only from online calculators.