Papaya Pick Me Up
Brighten your day with the tropical vibrancy of the “Papaya Pick Me Up,” a refreshing and nutrient-packed smoothie perfect for a quick energy boost or a light breakfast. Featuring the natural sweetness of ripe papaya blended with zesty orange juice, tangy lime, and a warming hint of fresh ginger, this invigorating drink is a true flavor symphony. A touch of honey adds optional sweetness, while a splash of water and a handful of ice cubes create a perfectly frothy and chilled texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this smoothie delivers tropical paradise vibes in every sip while offering a host of health benefits, thanks to its vitamin-rich ingredients. Serve it immediately for a revitalizing treat that will awaken your senses and fuel your day! Keywords: papaya smoothie, tropical smoothie, healthy drink recipes, ginger smoothie, refreshing energy boost.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe papaya
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into chunks.
Grate or finely mince the fresh ginger.
In a blender, combine the papaya chunks, orange juice, lime juice, ginger, and water.
Add the honey, if desired, for extra sweetness.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend on high speed until smooth and frothy.
Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity by adding more honey or lime juice as needed.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for a refreshing boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 1446 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
