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Papaya and Banana Smoothie

papaya and banana smoothie

This refreshing smoothie makes for a satisfying part of breakfast or any time of day. Recipe source: MyPlate USDA

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients Click the play button next to each ingredient for How-To Videos
  • 2 cups Papayachunks (fresh or frozen)*
  • 2 Bananas (overripe, sliced)
  • 1 cup Plain Low-fat Yogurt*
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes
Preparation
  1. Put all the ingredients in the blender.
  2. Put the lid on tightly. Turn the blender to a medium setting and blend until the ice is chopped and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

*Substitutions

  • One cup of low-fat milk, soy, rice, almond or coconut milk can be used instead of yogurt.
  • Strawberries, blueberries or raspberries can be used in addition to or instead of papaya.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8 ounces % Daily Value
Calories 118
Fat 1 g 1%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 4 mg 1%
Sodium 46 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 25 g 9%
Fiber 3 g 11%
Sugars 16 g
Protein 4 g 8%
Ingredient Nutrition Info
Papaya

Papaya is a good source of vitamin C and vitamin A.

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