Smarter Snack

Papaya and Passion Fruit Smoothie

with Fresh Mint
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Papaya and Passion Fruit Smoothie

Papaya and Passion Fruit Smoothie - A delicious mix that is filling enough to serve as a snack

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Health Score:
85 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
10 min.
Preparation
Calories:
68
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

1 glass of this delicious smoothie covers far more than your average daily requirement of vitamin C. The papaya also provides a significant portion of provitamin A.

Papaya is great for dieters, as it's low in calories, fat free, and contains the enzyme papain, which promotoes protein digestion.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie68 cal.(3 %)
Protein4 g(4 %)
Fat1 g(1 %)
Carbohydrates9 g(6 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage3 g(10 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.2 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin1.8 mg(15 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate15 μg(5 %)
Pantothenic acid0.6 mg(10 %)
Biotin6.2 μg(14 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.3 μg(10 %)
Vitamin C124 mg(131 %)
Potassium492 mg(12 %)
Calcium178 mg(18 %)
Magnesium83 mg(28 %)
Iron1.1 mg(7 %)
Iodine9 μg(5 %)
Zinc0.5 mg(6 %)
Saturated fatty acids0.7 g
Uric acid25 mg
Cholesterol4 mg
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

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Ingredients
1 small ripe Papaya
2 Passion fruit
6 leaves mint
3 ozs Yogurt (low-fat)
½ cup mineral water (chilled)
In addition: Ice cubes
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 minor Plate, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Immersion blender, 1 deep bowl

Preparation steps

1.
Papaya and Passion Fruit Smoothie preparation step 1

Rinse and peel papaya. Halve and scoop out seeds with a spoon.

2.
Papaya and Passion Fruit Smoothie preparation step 2

Cut two thin slices and set aside for garnish. Chop remaining papaya.

3.
Papaya and Passion Fruit Smoothie preparation step 3

Halve passion fruit and scoop out fruit with a spoon. 

4.
Papaya and Passion Fruit Smoothie preparation step 4

Rinse mint, shake dry and remove leaves from stems. Set aside a few leaves. Roughly chop remaining leaves and transfer to a high-sided container. 

5.
Papaya and Passion Fruit Smoothie preparation step 5

Add papaya, passion fruit and yogurt and puree with an immersion blender. Stir in mineral water. Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in smoothie and garnish with reserved papaya slices and mint leaves.