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Papaya Smoothie

This may be our favorite house smoothie, period. Inspired by the Mexican papaya con leche, and swapping out sugar for maple syrup, it’s barely sweet with a very smooth finish and allows the flavors of the papaya to come through. Feel free to add a bit of ice or switch out almond milk for heavy cream or another milk of your choice.

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Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

2

Directions

Step 1

In a blender, purée almond milk with papaya, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Top with slices of fresh papaya.

Notes & Variations

Replace maple syrup with honey, agave, or other preferred sweetener.

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk

2 cups ripe papaya, peeled and cubed

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Slices of fresh papaya for garnish

Step 1

In a blender, purée almond milk with papaya, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Top with slices of fresh papaya.

1 cup almond milk

2 cups ripe papaya, peeled and cubed

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Slices of fresh papaya for garnish

Notes & Variations

Replace maple syrup with honey, agave, or other preferred sweetener.

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