Who would have thought that these two fruits, would make for a great combination?
Sweet and tart apples mixed with juicy papaya in a base of almond milk and greek yogurt makes for a protein-rich smoothie that’s full of fruity goodness!
The apple contains skin boosting enzymes that will help you maintain a youthful appearance while the papaya contains vitamins that nourish and tone the skin.
What You’ll Need:
- Half a medium-size apple, cored, sliced, and frozen
- About half a cup papaya chunks, frozen
- ¾ cup almond milk
- Half a cup greek yogurt
- Sweet Basil or mint leaves, plus a stick of cinnamon for presentation purposes (optional)
Let’s Blend Up This Fruity Smoothie!
1. The ingredients for this apple papaya smoothie is best prepared either the day before or at least 4 hours before to freeze up the fruits so there would be no need to water down the smoothie with some ice.
If this is not an option, limit the ice to just half a cup or about 4 cubes because the greek yogurt and the fruit’s flesh will be enough to help thicken the smoothie.
2. When ready for your smoothie, simply place all the ingredients in a blending cup or blender.
3. Pulse away until smooth. The consistency should be like yogurt.
4. Transfer to a serving glass and garnish to make the smoothie look festive. With garnish or not, this smoothie is a sure win!
5. Serves 1 person as a meal, can be shared for snacks. Enjoy!
- Half a medium-size apple, cored, sliced, and frozen
- About half a cup papaya chunks, frozen
- ¾ cup almond milk
- Half a cup greek yogurt
- Sweet Basil or mint leaves plus a stick of cinnamon for presentation purposes (optional)
- The ingredients for this apple papaya smoothie is best prepared either the day before or at least 4 hours before to freeze up the fruits so there would be no need to water down the smoothie with some ice. If this is not an option, limit the ice to just half a cup or about 4 cubes because the greek yogurt and the fruits’ flesh will be enough to help thicken the smoothie.
- When ready for your smoothie, simply place all the ingredients in a blending cup or blender.
- Pulse away until smooth. The consistency should be like yogurt.
- Transfer to a serving glass and garnish to make the smoothie look festive. With garnish or not, this smoothie is a sure win!
- Serves 1 person as a meal, can be shared for snacks. Enjoy!
