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Papaya kefir smoothie

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 glasses
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Ingredients

  • 280 g ripe papaya Weigh after peeling and removing the seeds. Chill the fruit before blending.
  • 500 ml plain milk kefir One 500 g bottle, chilled and unsweetened.
  • 1 tsp honey Optional; taste the papaya first.

You will need

  • Blender
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Spoon
  • Measuring jug and measuring spoons
  • Kitchen scale

Instructions

  • Rinse the whole papaya, then peel and halve it.
  • Scoop out the seeds and the white inner membrane with a spoon, then cut the flesh into chunks and weigh out 280 g.
  • Blend the kefir, papaya and honey, if using, until smooth with no chunks of papaya left.
  • Pour into two glasses and drink straight away.

Storage and safety

Drink just after blending, and make only what you plan to drink straight away. Papaya milk can turn bitter even when refrigerated because papaya enzymes break down milk proteins. If serving is delayed, cover and refrigerate immediately at 4°C (40°F) or below. Discard any smoothie left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if the temperature exceeds 32°C (90°F).