Tropical Papaya Power Smoothie
A creamy tropical smoothie featuring ripe papaya, frozen banana, coconut yogurt, fresh lime juice, and 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds for a satisfying boost of complete plant protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Naturally sweet and packed with antioxidants, it’s a refreshing breakfast or snack that supports balanced blood sugar and anti-inflammatory eating.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 Smoothies 1x
- Category: Beverage, Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe papaya, cubed (fresh or frozen)
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
- ¼ cup 100% orange juice or pineapple juice
- Juice of ½ lime
- 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
- Optional: ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- Optional: ¼–½ cup coconut water or unsweetened non-dairy milk, if a thinner consistency is desired
Optional Tropical Add-Ins
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ cup frozen mango
- ½ cup frozen guava
Instructions
- Add the papaya, frozen banana, coconut yogurt, fruit juice, lime juice, 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds, and ginger (if using) to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If you’d like a thinner consistency, add coconut water or your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk and blend again.
- Taste and adjust the lime juice if you’d like a brighter citrus flavor.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Have extra papaya? Peel it, remove the seeds, cut it into cubes, and freeze it in a freezer-safe bag. Frozen papaya makes your next smoothie extra thick and creamy—no ice needed!