Papaya Milkshake recipe is super simple and easy to make and no doubt its very healthy as well. With this recipe, we may obtain smooth, silky fiber rich, irresistible mid morning energy booster drink. Adding ice cubes and topping it with whipped cream are purely optional here. And for the sweetened ripen papaya, avoid adding sugar, if you want to cut down some calories and artificial sugars.
Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of many life style diseases. Try include fresh fruits like kiwi, dragon fruit, apple or any other fruit and in any form, may be raw, juices or smoothies.
Papaya, is one the fruit which is fleshy and a perfect healthy snack. They are adorable bright colored tropical fruit which are available throughout the year nowadays. And they are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients and Vitamin C.
MedicalNewsToday says “Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like papayas decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality, diabetes, heart disease and promotes a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, overall lower weight.”
How to eat papaya? well that’s the good question. You can slice and consume it as raw, which is the best option.
But what to do, if we want to serve fussy eating children and the adults?
Stop worrying,
Serve them as smoothies/ milkshakes, salads, however they prefer. Can we make milkshake with papaya? Yes of course, We can. Ripen papayas are perfect to make a drink.
What to do, if the papayas are not ripen and still firm to touch? roll them in a paper and leave it in the kitchen counter for couple of days until it reaches desired condition.
I have added sugar and whipped cream topping as I was serving it for my teen son. But preferably you can substitute sugar, with natural sweetner like honey. And It does taste yumm without whipped cream topping too. So avoid it as well to bring down the calorie in take of papaya milkshake.
How to cut papaya? 1. wash and clean the papayas, 2. Peel them with the help of peeler/knife, 3. cut them into half, 4. remove all the seeds, 5. scrape the hair like structures in between seeds and the flesh, 6. Cut them into cubes.
Papaya Milkshake Recipe, Super simple n Healthy
Ingredients
- 1 pound Papaya
- 2 Cups Milk or as required
- 5 tsp Sugar
- 2 drops Vanilla Extract optional
- 2 tbsp Whipped cream optional
- 1 cup Ice cubes or as required
Instructions
- Wash and peel papaya.
- Cut them into half.
- Remove seeds and the husk.
- Cut them into small sized cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, add these papaya cubes, milk, sugar and Vanilla extract(optional) Hint: I would like have my drink in its original natural flavor, but I have added extra flavor since I'm serving for my son.
- Add these to the blender/mixer, and run it until it forms smooth and silky consistency.
- Add milk according the consistency you prefer for the papaya milkshake.
- Add ice cubes, and top it with whipped cream.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions:
1. Serve chilled and serving in tall glasses, makes it looks tempting.
2. For the children, you may drizzle some chocolate or caramel sauce on the top.
3. some chopped walnuts / almonds to make it more whole some. This will add some texture to the smoothie.
Tips and Variations:
1. Make sure you remove seeds and the husk(hair like structure in between the seeds and flesh) of papaya. They have unpleasant taste, which may spoil the drink.
2. Add Almond milk, if you want to make it vegan way.
3. If the fruit taste sweet and ripened well, adjust the quantity of sugar we are adding in this recipe.
4. To inherit all the goodness of the fruit, consume papaya milkshake immediately.
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Sowmya
I have never tried Pappaya shake. Your clicks are lovely
Sujatha Muralidhar
Thanks Sowmya!!