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Papaya Juice smoothie served in a tall glass garnished with mint leaves, with sliced papaya behind it.

Papaya Juice

A creamy, tropical papaya juice made with just ripe papaya, lime juice, and a touch of honey or marmalade. This 5-minute blender recipe is naturally sweet, refreshing, and kid-approved perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches.
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Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Indian (for Lassi variation), Latin American, Tropical
Keyword: Best papaya juice recipe, Papaya juice benefits, Papaya juice combinations, Papaya juice Publix, Papaya Juice strain, Papaya juice with milk, Pure Papaya juice
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Blend Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 Blender (Any blender will do — doesn't need to be high-powered)
  • 1 Knife (For cutting papaya)
  • 1 Cutting board (For prepping papaya)
  • 1 Spoon (For scooping out seeds)
  • 1 Measuring cup (To measure papaya chunks or water)
  • 1 Pitcher or jar (For serving or storing)
  • 1 Vegetable peeler (If you prefer peeling over slicing the skin off)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Papaya chunks - From about 1 small ripe papaya
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lime juice - Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey - Optional or sub with orange marmalade
  • ½ cup Cold water - Or use ice cubes or coconut water
  • 1 pinch Salt - Optional enhances flavor

Instructions

  • Cut the papaya in half lengthwise. Scoop out all the seeds with a spoon. Peel off the skin, then chop the orange flesh into chunks. You need about 2 cups.
    Person scooping seeds from a ripe papaya and cutting it into cubes on a wooden board.
  • Add the papaya chunks, lime juice, honey (or marmalade), cold water (or ice), and a pinch of salt to the blender.
    Blender filled with cubed papaya, lime halves, honey, and ice cubes on a kitchen counter ready for blending
  • Start blending on low speed, then increase to high until completely smooth. No chunks should remain.
    Close-up of a blender mixing smooth papaya puree, showing creamy texture and condensation on the glass.
  • Taste the juice. Add more lime for tang, more honey for sweetness, or more water if it's too thick.
    Papaya smoothie being poured into a glass with ice, surrounded by lime wedges and a honey dipper.”
  • Pour into glasses. Serve over ice or chilled. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
    Glass of freshly blended papaya juice on a wooden surface with ripe papaya halves in the background.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 120kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 0.5g (1%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 50mg (2%) | Potassium: 360mg (10%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 1300IU (26%) | Vitamin C: 90mg (109%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
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