Mango Papaya Smoothie: Quick and Easy Recipe

I am a chef on a luxury world cruise liner. I love to cook and write recipes that are inspired by foods from all over the world.

Smoothies are a great way to get more healthy fruits in your diet. Here in the Philippines, mango and papaya are two of the most common fruits available, so I love to make fresh smoothies with these fruits. If you can't find fresh mango and papaya where you live, you can check the frozen section of your local supermarket. Alternatively, you can substitute whatever's fresh and in season where you live.

Ingredients

• 1 kilogram ripe papaya
• 750 grams ripe mango
• 3 cups water

Utensils

• blender
• spoon
• knife
• chopping board
• weighing scale

Cook Time

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the mango and papaya. Set aside.
2. In a blender, add the water first and then the fruit. Blend until the texture becomes smooth.
3. Serve cold and enjoy.

Tips and Techniques

• You can replace the water with milk (any type) for a creamier smoothie.
• For better texture, chop the fruit ahead of time and allow it to freeze in the freezer. The frozen fruit really does improve the texture of the smoothie!
• Make it sweeter by adding sugar or honey.
• Adjust the amount of liquid to achieve a thicker or thinner smoothie.

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Comments

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on March 16, 2021:

Hello Andrea,

I haven't try this one with coconut water. I would love try this idea though. Thanks!

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on March 16, 2021:

Hi Pamela,

Absolutely nutritious. I hope you try this simple recipe!

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on March 16, 2021:

Hello Miebakagh,

Thank you! I hope you try it!

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on March 16, 2021:

Hi Linda,

Yes, fresh fruits combined with milk is simply the best!

Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on March 15, 2021:

I think mango and papaya would be a delicious combination. I like the idea of adding milk, too.

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on March 15, 2021:

Thanks. I enjoy ij.

Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on March 15, 2021:

This looks like a very good smoothie. Thank you for this recipe.

Andrea Sciambarella from Manchester, UK on March 15, 2021:

I just made this with some coconut water and it was so nice!

Thanks for the inspiration!