Mandarin, Papaya and White Sesame Aurora Smoothie
An original silky smoothie made with fresh mandarin, ripe papaya, plain yogurt, toasted white sesame, and a touch of vanilla. It has a citrusy, creamy, lightly nutty profile, perfect for a light breakfast or a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
- 180 g mandarin, segmented and seedless (approx. 2 mandarinas medium)
- 220 g ripe papaya, cubed (without semillas ni piel)
- 240 g plain yogurt (preferiblemente cold)
- 120 ml milk (cold)
- 12 g white sesame seeds (lightly tostadas)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 80 g ice (approx. 6 cubes small)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Toast the white sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just lightly golden. If monitoring surface heat, aim for about 300°F to 320°F (150°C to 160°C). Remove and let cool for 1 minute.
- 2
2. Add the mandarin segments, cubed papaya, plain yogurt, milk, honey, vanilla extract, ice, and toasted sesame seeds to a blender.
- 3
3. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds, until completely smooth and creamy. If you prefer a lighter texture, add a little more milk and blend again for 10 seconds.
- 4
4. Taste the smoothie and adjust with a little more honey if you want it sweeter.
- 5
5. Serve immediately in 2 chilled glasses to keep the texture thick and refreshing.
Chef tips
For an even colder, thicker texture, freeze the papaya cubes for 1 hour before blending. Toast the sesame carefully so it adds aroma without bitterness.
Substitutions
You can replace the milk with oat milk or almond milk, though this will change the allergens and dietary tags. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a no-honey version.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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