Cucumber-Papaya Smoothie Recipe

If you can get past the color of this smoothie, you will enjoy a refreshing and tasty blend of crisp cucumber and tropical papaya. It’s a refreshing drink on a warm summer day. Cucumbers are a good source of beta-carotene and vitamin C and are an excellent source of dietary fiber. Papayas are rich in antioxidants and the enzyme papain, which helps promote digestive health.

I added a couple slices of ripe avocado to make the smoothie creamier since both cucumber and papaya are water-rich fruits. Avocados are an excellent source of certain antioxidants that help slow aging and prevent certain cancers and heart disease.

Cucumber-Papaya Smoothie Recipe

• 1 medium organic cucumber, with peel
• ½ large ripe papaya, peeled and deseeded
• 1/4 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 2 to 4 ounces of filtered water
• A few ice cubes to chill, optional

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

Nutrition Information

Calories: 199
Fat: 7g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Calcium: 8% Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
Iron: 1.3% RDA
Vitamin A: 82% RDA
Vitamin C: 145% RDA

This smoothie is also a good source of folate, lycopene, vitamin B5, and vitamin K.

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