Tropical Papaya, Cucumber and Toasted Coconut Smoothie
An original, refreshing and creamy smoothie that blends ripe papaya sweetness with cool cucumber, fragrant toasted coconut, and a bright touch of lime. Ideal for a light breakfast or an elegant snack.
Ingredients
- 300 g ripe papaya, cubed (without semillas ni piel)
- 120 g peeled cucumber, sliced (without semillas si son muy large)
- 240 ml coconut milk (without sugar, well cold)
- 120 g plain yogurt (aporta cremosidad)
- 20 g shredded coconut (for tostar)
- 15 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 80 g ice (approximate)
- 4 g mint leaves (more extra for decorar if desired)
- 1 g fine salt (a pinch for realzar the sabor)
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.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Place the shredded coconut in a small skillet and toast it over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. If you prefer the oven, toast it at 300°F (150°C) for 3 to 5 minutes. Let it cool for 2 minutes.
- 2
2. In a blender, add the papaya, cucumber, coconut milk, plain yogurt, lime juice, honey, mint leaves, fine salt, ice, and three-quarters of the toasted coconut.
- 3
3. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy. If you want a lighter texture, add a little more coconut milk and blend again for a few seconds.
- 4
4. Taste the smoothie and adjust with a little more honey or a few extra drops of lime juice if you want to balance sweetness and acidity.
- 5
5. Serve immediately in two chilled glasses and finish with the remaining toasted coconut on top. Garnish with a mint leaf if desired.
Chef tips
For a thicker texture, chill the papaya in the freezer for 20 minutes before blending. For a prettier presentation, moisten the rim of the glass with lime and add a little toasted coconut.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan version, and the plain yogurt with coconut-based plant yogurt. Papaya can be swapped for cantaloupe if you want a milder flavor profile.
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
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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- Comfortable, sturdy handle
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