Banana-Papaya-Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Here’s another tropical fusion smoothie with banana, papaya and strawberries! You can add greens to it if you want, but I just made it with fruit this time. It’s a refreshing tropical drink on a hot, summer day.

Papayas are rich in antioxidants and the enzyme papain, which helps promote digestive health. Lycopene content of papayas may help protect against prostate cancer.

Strawberries are high in vitamin C, antioxidants and manganese.

Studies suggest that bananas may prevent high blood pressure and decrease risk of kidney cancer. Bananas also promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria and they have a natural antacid effect, so a banana smoothie might just be the thing to ease heartburn. Read more about why bananas are so good for you.

This is a supper simple, supper healthy smoothie!

Banana-Papaya-Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

• 1 banana, peeled
• 2 cups of papaya, cuped
• 1 cup of sliced strawberries
• 4 to 6 ounces of filtered water

Add all the ingredients to your blender, (I use a Blendtec) and blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

You can make it cold by adding frozen strawberries, adding a few ice cubes or putting it in the freezer for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 372
Fat: 1g
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 94g
Calcium: 9% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 1.6 mg
Vitamin A: 108% RDA
Vitamin C: 324% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate, vitamin K, copper and manganese. Adding 2 cups or handfuls of greens will boost the calcium, iron, vitamin and mineral content of this smoothie. I recommend fresh baby spinach, kale, chard or even dandelion greens!

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