Prep time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups papaya chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 2 bananas (overripe, sliced)
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 cup ice cubes
Live Well Tips
- Papaya is high in vitamin C and a good source of fiber.
- Bananas are high in potassium.
- Substitute 1 cup of low-fat milk, soy, rice, almond or coconut milk instead of yogurt to make this lactose free and/or vegan.
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Put all the ingredients in the blender.
- Put the lid on tightly. Turn the blender to a medium setting and blend until the ice is chopped and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
- Serve right away or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours
Cook Together! Making Recipe with Kids
Smoothies are an easy way to bring more fruits into your child’s diet. Use frozen fruits like strawberries or blueberries or whatever your child enjoys in place of papaya.
Easy Tasks
- Gather ingredients and equipment.
- Wash fresh foods, drain, and pat dry.
- Peel banana, break into chunks.
Intermediate Tasks
- Measure and place all ingredients into blender.
- Place tightly fitting lid on blender.
Difficult Tasks
- Turn blender on medium speed for 1 minute.
- Pour into four glasses and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 8 ounces: Calories–118; Protein–4g; Carbohydrate–25g; Total Fat–1g; Saturated Fat–1g; Cholesterol–4mg; Fiber–3g; Sodium–46mg; Vitamin C–49mg; Vitamin A–49mcg; Iron–0%; Calcium– 49mg
Adapted from USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Prevention