Vegan tropical papaya and coconut smoothie

Vegan tropical papaya and coconut smoothie with papaya, coconut yoghurt, coconut water, lime juice and mint – creamy, fresh and lightly fruity for warm days.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 230 kcal per serving
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Carbs: 28 g

Ingredients

• 1 squeeze of lime juice
• 2 tbsp creamy coconut yoghurt
• ½ papaya
• 200 ml coconut water
• 1 sprig of fresh mint

Method

You’ll need: blender · chopping board · knife

1. Peel the papaya, remove the seeds and cut into rough chunks. Wash the mint and pick the leaves off the sprig.
2. Put the papaya in the blender with the coconut yoghurt, coconut water and a squeeze of lime juice.
3. Blend everything until the smoothie is creamy and even. If you like it thinner, add a little more coconut water.
4. Finally, blend in the mint briefly or stir it in afterwards. That keeps its flavour fresh and clear.
5. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve straight away. Garnish with a little mint if you like.

Good to know

This smoothie tastes soft, fresh and pleasantly light. It's quick to make and has something wonderfully summery about it.

Swaps

Coconut water → unsweetened coconut-based kefir (creamier, often less sugar) Coconut yoghurt → unsweetened soya yoghurt (more protein, usually more satisfying) ½ papaya → ½ mango (similarly tropical, often more beta-carotene) 1 squeeze of lime juice → 2–3 tbsp orange juice (milder flavour, also provides vitamin C)

Allergens

Contains coconut (coconut yoghurt and coconut water) and fresh mint. Generally suitable for children and during pregnancy, as long as the ingredients are fresh and the coconut yoghurt is pasteurised.

Frequently asked questions

Which vitamins are in papaya?

Papaya is especially known for its vitamin C content. It also contains smaller amounts of folate and carotenoids, some of which are provitamin A.

How much potassium does coconut water contain?

Coconut water contains potassium, but the exact amount varies by brand and by how ripe the coconut was. So it's more of a small contribution than an exceptionally concentrated source.

What does coconut yoghurt provide nutritionally?

Coconut yoghurt mainly contains fat from coconut, usually with a high share of saturated fat. If it's fermented, it may also contain live cultures.

Why use ripe papaya?

Ripe papaya tastes pleasantly mild and brings fibre. Unripe papaya or very large portions don't agree with everyone.

Does lime juice have much to offer nutritionally?

Lime juice provides a little vitamin C and plant acids, which mainly shape the fresh flavour. In the small amount used in the smoothie, its nutritional contribution is more of an extra.

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