If you prefer having smoothies for breakfast, this papaya smoothie bowl is the perfect start to your day. You can top it with your favorite toppings and enjoy it with a spoon.
Summer is the best time to enjoy this delicious smoothie bowl made with papaya and other fruits.
You can find fresh papayas at your local grocery store starting early summer until fall.
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Ingredients
Ripe Papaya Fruit: I used medium-size fresh organic papaya peeled and seeds removed. Ripe papaya will guarantee sweet taste.
Note: you can also use frozen papaya. I always cut fresh papaya and freeze some for later use. This article will teach you the best way to freeze fresh papaya.
Frozen Banana: frozen bananas will add creaminess and sweetness to the smoothie bowl.
Frozen Pineapple: pineapple will add great fresh flavor.
Maca Powder: adding maca powder is optional. It adds a nutty-sweet and earthy flavor to the smoothie bowl. It matches so well with the rest of the ingredients.
Coconut Milk: any smoothie drink or bowl needs a little bit of liquid. You can use any milk of your choice or even water.
Lime Juice: freshly squeezed lime juice will add a hint of sour taste to the smoothie. It will balance the taste of all the sweet fruits added.
Toppings: to make it a complete breakfast, you will need to add some toppings. My favorites are almond butter, oat muesli or granola and chia seeds.
See recipe card for ingredients quantities.
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients - Wash and cut the papaya in half. Using the spoon scoop out and discard the seeds.
Measure the rest of the ingredients. Using the fork and hands squeeze the juice out of the lime halves.
Load the Blender - Add all fresh and frozen fruits, maca powder, coconut milk, and lime juice to your blender.
Blend - Blend everything on high speed for about 1 minute or until no chunks have remained and you got a smooth, one consistency mass.
Pour and Add Toppings: pour the content of the blender into a large bowl. Add some muesli, chia seeds, almond butter, and any other chopped fruits of your liking. Enjoy!
Variations
Make it a drink: add an extra ½ cup of coconut milk and turn this papaya smoothie bowl into a papaya drinkable smoothie. This is a perfect breakfast on the go.
Chocolate: chocolate will go well with this smoothie. Add a tablespoon ( or two) of good-quality cocoa powder. Granola and some shaved chocolate will be great toppings here.
Equipment
I used my Vitamix blender to make this papaya smoothie bowl. You can use any countertop blender or even an immersion blender to make this recipe.
I have not tried this method, but I am positive that you can also use a food processor instead of a blender.
Serving suggestions
Enjoy this smoothie bowl as a complete breakfast or a snack.
I like to add muesli (or granola), chia or flax seeds, some almond butter (so good here), and any chopped fruits or berries on top.
Storage
It is better to this smoothie bowl right away.
If for any reason you cannot eat it right away, transfer it to a freezer-friendly container or a bag and place it in the freezer.
When ready to consume, add the frozen smoothie and a little bit of coconut milk (to blend it easier) back to the blender and process it on high again into a smoothie.
Top tip
Since this papaya smoothie bowl is meant to be thicker than a regular smoothie, do not add all the coconut milk right away. Do half and see if the blender is handling. Add more if needed. But the less coconut milk, the thicker the smoothie bowl is.
Frequently asked questions
To pick a ripe papaya, look for one with a yellow or orange skin (avoiding green ones). When gently pressed on the skin, ripe papayas should be slightly soft, similar to ripe avocados. A ripe papaya will also have a sweet, fruity aroma near the stem end.
Yes, you can freeze the leftovers for up to 3 month. Simply transfer the leftover smoothie into airtight containers or freezer-safe bags and place it in the freezer. When ready to use, thaw it slightly in the fridge or blend it again with a little bit of milk.
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📖 Recipe
Papaya Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh papaya, peeled and cubed
- 1 banana, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup frozen pineapple, cubed
- 1 teaspoon maca powder optionaal
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 Tablespoons muesli or granola
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all papaya, banana, pineapple, maca powder, lime juice, coconut milk to the blender. Blend on high until one consistency.
- Pour into the large bowl. Add muesli, almond butter, chia seeds and other chopped fruits on top. Enjoy immediately with a spoon.
Notes
- Use a ripe sweet papaya.
- Experiment with other toppings of your choice, such as nuts, seeds, fresh berries, granola.
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