Strawberry-Papaya Smoothie

Recipe by: Makers of LACTAID® Brand Products

Papaya lends an exotic note to this easy, healthful, and lactose-free breakfast-in-a-glass. If you don’t have a papaya, try it with a mango.

Yield: 2 servings

Total Time: 15 minutes

Lactose-Free Strawberry Papaya Smoothie Made with Lactaid®

Ingredients

3/4 cup papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup fresh strawberries

1 cup LACTAID® Reduced Fat 2% Milk

1 tablespoon honey, or as needed

3 large ice cubes

Papaya or strawberry slices (optional)

Fresh mint (optional)

Preparation

In a blender container combine papaya, strawberries, LACTAID® Reduced Fat 2% Milk, and honey. Cover and blend until smooth.
With the blender running, add ice cubes, one at a time, through the opening in the lid, until ice is crushed and mixture is smooth. Pour into glasses. If desired, garnish with additional strawberries or sliced papaya and fresh mint. Serve immediately.

Notes

Papaya Tips: Choose papayas that are partially yellow and feel slightly soft when pressed. The skin should be smooth and free from bruises or very soft spots. A firm, unripe papaya can be ripened at room temperature for 3 to 5 days until mostly yellow to yellowish orange in color. Store ripe papayas in a paper or plastic bag in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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