PAPAYA-GINGER SMOOTHIE

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Papaya has a slight muskiness that makes it a good partner for both mild and assertive ingredients. Coupling it with mint gives this quick-to-fix smoothie a bright, clean taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups papaya (Solo or Mexican) chunks
1 cup ice cubes
2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon honey
Juice of 2 lemons
16 fresh mint leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Refrigerate papaya until very cold, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Blend papaya, ice, yogurt, ginger, honey, and lemon juice in a blender. Add up to 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is smooth and thinned to desired consistency. Blend in mint leaves. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 g, Cholesterol 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 53 g

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