This Papaya Mojito Smoothie is made with papaya, pineapple, and mint for a refreshing and tropical treat. It’s a healthy and refreshing smoothie that’s great for your digestion!

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If you enjoy tropical flavours then you’ll love this Papaya Mojito Smoothie. It’s made with papaya, pineapple and mint for a smoothie that is healthy and great for your digestion!

This Papaya Mojito Smoothie is also naturally dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free!

Is a papaya smoothie healthy?

Yes! Papaya is loaded with vitamin C, vitamin A and folate, as well as fibre. Papaya is a great fruit to eat to help reduce inflammation in the body and is well known for containing enzymes that can help with digestion.

If you’re feeling a bit bloated from eating heavy foods or salty foods, drinking a papaya smoothie is a great option to make help you de-bloat and feel good!

These Inner Glow Mango Smoothie and Simple Green Breakfast Smoothie are great options for improving your digestion as well.

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Why you’ll love this smoothie

  • This recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make, so you don’t have to wait!
  • The combination of papaya, pineapple and mint will make you feel like you’re on a tropical island.
  • All the ingredients in this smoothie will help with your digestion, so you’ll feel great after drinking it.

How to make a Papaya Mojito Smoothie

First, cut all of the fruit into large chunks. For a thicker and creamier smoothie, prep and freeze your fruit ahead of time. Alternatively, you can use frozen fruit to start!

Then, add all of the fruit, along with the other ingredients, to your blender. Blend it all up until it’s smooth and creamy.

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Recipe tips and variations

  • For best results, make sure to use ripe papaya. Ripe papaya will be slightly soft on the outside and have a rich orange colour on the inside. If your papaya is underripe, it won’t have much flavour.
  • Before making this smoothie, freezing some of your fruit ahead of time will give it a creamier texture.
  • If you want to make this smoothie lower in sugar, swap out the pineapple for some frozen cauliflower. This will give you a bonus of some added veggies. (Don’t worry, you won’t taste it!)
  • If you want to make this smoothie more filling, add one scoop of your favourite protein powder.

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Papaya Mojito Smoothie

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  • Author: Jess
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minute
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Blend
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Enjoy a glass of this Papaya Mojito Smoothie for a delicious drink that is great for your digestion!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup papaya, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pineapple (frozen is preferred)
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 4–8 mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (can sub any plant-based milk)
  • 1 tbsp hemp hearts
  • 1 handful of ice

Instructions

  1. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure to use ripe papaya for this recipe – ripe papaya should have a rich orange colour on the inside. If you papaya isn’t ripe it won’t have much flavour.

Using frozen pineapple in this smoothie will give it a thicker texture. If you use fresh pineapple, you can add a little more ice to help thicken the smoothie.

If you want to make this smoothie lower in sugar, substitute the pineapple with frozen cauliflower.

Add a scoop of your favourite protein powder to this smoothie to make it more filling.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 smoothie
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium: 13g
  • Fat: 4.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 5g

Find it online: https://choosingchia.com/papaya-mojito-smoothie/

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