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Quick and Easy Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Published: Feb 11, 2018 · Modified: Sep 2, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 12 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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You are going to love this easy papaya smoothie recipe. It makes a delicious breakfast on those busy days.

Mornings are fast, too fast. Between getting ready for your workday and preparing your kids for school, there isn’t much time to create the flavorful, fulfilling breakfast your family deserves. If you love this smoothie recipe, wait until you try this Pineapple Mango Smoothie recipe!

Two papaya smoothies in glass mugs. Each is garnished with lime. Shredded coconut is on both rims

How are your mornings going now that school is back in session?

I thought it was rough when my kids were younger, but really...mornings with teens are probably worse. Do you have to drag your kids out of bed too?

I really can't blame my kids. They are up so late doing homework, it is rough waking up early to get to school.

(*This  post is sponsored by McCormick. All delicious opinions are my own.)

I am trying to make their mornings more fun by making fruity smoothies that they can grab and enjoy on their way to school. One of the things I discovered they really like are these new Smoothie Boosts by McCormick.

Smoothie Boost boxes

These Smoothie Boosts give an easy "boost" in taste. My smoothies keep the kids' stomachs full until snack time, and that is a big win for us.

These McCormick Good Morning Smoothie Boosts come in Tropical, Chocolate Mocha, and Mixed Berry. What I love is that each packet only has 35 calories, but adds 5 grams of protein! That protein boost really helps make these smoothies filling!

A mug of papaya smoothie with a protein powder packet.

We have tried lots of smoothies, but my kids keep asking for these. Today I decided to use fresh papaya to make this papaya smoothie recipe.

We discovered papaya with fresh lime juice when we went to Hawaii a few years ago. We would cut the papayas open, scoop out the seeds, then drizzle the fresh fruit with lime juice. We try to buy papaya when we find them because we love remembering these fond memories.

I really wanted to capture that flavor in this smoothie.

Top view of two papaya smoothies

To make this papaya pineapple smoothie, I added fresh pineapple, lime, and the Tropical Twist Smoothie Boost.

Smoothies go from ordinary to extraordinary with a boost of taste and nutrition! Blend into your favorite shake recipes for a drinkable breakfast on-the-go. Blend with juice, milk or Fruit for a drinkable meal on-the-go.

In addition, these Smoothie Boosts are gluten-free and have NO artificial flavors. I feel really good giving these smoothies to my kids in the morning!

Are you ready to make this easy papaya smoothie recipe with me?

Steps to make this smoothie:

papaya lime and pineapple on a cutting board

Cut your papaya in half and scoop out the seeds. Use a spoon to scoop out the pulp and add it to a blender. Remove the rind and then chop the pineapple up.

smoothie ingredients in a blender

Add chopped papaya and pineapple to the blender. Add a packet of McCormick's Tropical Twist Smoothie Boost. Next, add lime juice, ice, honey, and almond milk.

a papaya smoothie in a blender
paypaya pineapple smoothie in a glass mug with sliced limes

More Delicious Smoothie Recipes to Try:

  • Strawberry Smoothie Bowls
  • Pear Smoothie Bowls
  • Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothies

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Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Sandi Gaertner
An easy papaya pineapple smoothie recipe.
5 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 packets McCormick Tropical Twist Smoothie Boost
  • 1 cup papaya
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (half a lime)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup almond milk (coconut milk is also okay)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions
 

  • Slice the papaya in half and scoop out the seeds. Remove the rind from a pineapple and slice it up. Discard the core and rinds.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend on high until the ice is crushed and the smoothie is frosty and creamy.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 15gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 204mgFiber: 6gSugar: 50g
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I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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  1. April

    February 15, 2018 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    I'm loving these smoothie seasonings! I have to go to the store and check them out. My kids would love them.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      February 15, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      They come in lots of yummy flavors April 🙂

      Reply
  2. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

    February 15, 2018 at 8:40 am

    5 stars
    Wow! I never knew that McCormick made smoothie boosts! I can't wait to look for them as I love a good smoothie!! And I'm always up for a boost!! These smoothies look so delicious!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      February 15, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      This is fairly new Elaine...I love that they add some protein to my smoothies.

      Reply
  3. Patty

    February 15, 2018 at 8:39 am

    5 stars
    Delicious smoothie, we also love papaya in my household, I've never heard of these McCormick smoothie boosts either, will definitely check them out!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      February 15, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      Enjoy Patty, thank you for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  4. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

    February 15, 2018 at 8:26 am

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious. I didn't even know they made smoothie boosts. Need to look for those.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      February 15, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      They are brand new Stephanie.

      Reply
  5. Emily | OatandSesame

    February 15, 2018 at 8:14 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely LOVE lime juice to contrast sweet fruit. It creates such a great flavor. Have you ever put chili powder and lime on fresh mango? OMG delicious! I just created a smoothie with lime juice today. So this one will go on the list. I have never used papaya in a smoothie.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      February 15, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      Chili powder? That sounds like a wonderful combination of flavors. I love spicy so I will give it a try.

      Reply
  6. Debra C.

    February 14, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    I make smoothies ALL. THE. TIME!!! But I've never heard of the McCormick Smoothie Boost! Definitely going to check it out, thank you for the recommendation and delicious recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      February 14, 2018 at 1:41 pm

      These smoothie boosts are fairly new. They are very low sugar and make smoothies great.

      Reply

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