A creamy tropical smoothie combining papaya and banana with milk and a touch of sea salt for balance. This quick blend offers a smooth, refreshing flavor perfect for any time of day.
Papaya Banana Smoothie
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Vanilla: Extract
Easy
A creamy tropical smoothie combining papaya and banana with milk and a touch of sea salt for balance. This quick blend offers a smooth, refreshing flavor perfect for any time of day.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 1.0 cup (145.0 g)papaya chunks
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana and papaya chunks.
- Add the ice cubes and pinch fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and adjust if needed by blending in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen fruit if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use frozen banana to keep the smoothie naturally sweet and chilled without watering it down. For a dairy-free option, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make papaya banana smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make papaya banana smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
287
Calories / serving
6.9g
Fat
52.3g
Carbs
8.0g
Protein
35.2g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~287 cal · 7g fat · 52g carbs · 8g protein · 35g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 287 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 54 min·3.2 mi·~6300 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 39 min·2.0 mi·~3900 steps
- Moderate cycling 29 min·5.8 mi
- Swimming laps 40 min
- Jogging 28 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
- Stair climbing 27 min·~2450 steps
- Dancing 47 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 29 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 67 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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