Papaya-Ginger Smoothie

Name: Papaya-Ginger Smoothie
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 large papaya (Mexican or Solo, about 1 pound), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 cup ice cubes; 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon honey; Juice of 2 lemons; 16 fresh mint leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish

January 26, 2012

Papaya supplies hefty doses of vitamin A and enzymes to aid morning digestion.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

1 large papaya (Mexican or Solo, about 1 pound), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 cup ice cubes

2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

1 tablespoon honey

Juice of 2 lemons

16 fresh mint leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish

Preparation

Step 1
Puree first 6 ingredients in a blender. Thin with water as necessary. Blend in mint leaves. Divide among four glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs; serve.
nutrition information
Step 2
(Per Serving)
Step 3
Calories: 92
Step 4
Saturated Fat: .5g
Step 5
Unsaturated Fat: .3g
Step 6
Cholesterol: 2.4mg
Step 7
Carbohydrates: 20.7g
Step 8
Protein: 3g
Step 9
Sodium: 33mg
Step 10
Fiber: 2.2g