Bananas and papayas are both delicious and nutritious fruits that make a great addition to smoothies. Here is a simple recipe for a banana and papaya smoothie:
Ingredients:
- 1 medium banana, peeled and frozen
- 1 cup diced papaya
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred type of milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A few ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine the banana, papaya, almond milk, honey, and vanilla extract in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
- If you'd like a thicker smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend again until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy!
You can also add other ingredients to this smoothie to customize it to your taste. Some options might include a scoop of protein powder, a handful of spinach or kale for added nutrients, or a few strawberries or mango chunks for extra flavor. Experiment and see what you like best!
