Description
Keto papaya smoothie blends tropical paradise with health-conscious delight. Creamy coconut milk and zesty lime dance with papaya’s natural sweetness, creating a refreshing low-carb treat you’ll savor sip by sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 40g / ¼ cup papaya, diced
- ¼ avocado, peeled and pitted
Seeds and Liquid Bases:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 120 milliliters / ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk)
- 120 milliliters / ½ cup ice cubes
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
- Stevia or monk fruit sweetener, to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients, ensuring they are fresh and at the optimal temperature for blending.
- Place ripe papaya chunks into the blender, carefully removing any seeds or tough fibers.
- Pour full-fat coconut milk (/ 400 milliliters) directly into the blender to create a creamy base.
- Slice and add a ripe avocado, which will contribute to the smoothie’s velvety texture and nutritional profile.
- Sprinkle chia seeds evenly over the mixture, providing additional thickness and nutritional boost.
- Measure and add pure vanilla extract (/ 15 milliliters) for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice (/ 30 milliliters) to brighten the overall taste and add a subtle tangy note.
- Include ice cubes to create a chilled, refreshing consistency.
- Incorporate your preferred sweetener, such as honey or agave syrup, adjusting to personal taste preference.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and process on high speed until the mixture becomes completely smooth and uniform.
- Pause blending and taste, making final adjustments to sweetness or texture if necessary.
- Transfer the vibrant smoothie into a chilled glass, garnishing with optional papaya slice or chia seed sprinkle.
- Consume immediately to enjoy maximum freshness and nutritional benefits.
Notes
- Tropical ripeness matters: Select perfectly ripe papaya with soft, golden-orange flesh for natural sweetness without overwhelming sugars.
- Strategic blending technique: Pulse ingredients in sequence, starting with soft fruits, then adding frozen components to achieve silky-smooth consistency.
- Sweetness balance matters: Gradually incorporate low-glycemic sweeteners like stevia, tasting between additions to prevent over-sweetening.
- Temperature optimization: Refrigerate coconut milk and pre-cut papaya chunks beforehand to enhance smoothie’s refreshing quality without diluting flavor.
- Texture enhancement tricks: Incorporate chia seeds or freeze avocado beforehand to create luxurious thickness without compromising nutritional profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Fat: 11.2g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1g
- Carbohydrates: 13.0g
- Fiber: 6.6g
- Protein: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg