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Papaya and pineapple smoothie {Guest post}

September 29, 2016 by Charla Leave a Comment

Irresistible vegan friendly papaya and pineapple smoothie

papaya and pineapple smoothie

 

This thick and creamy milkshake style smoothie can actually also be eaten as a fruity dessert with a spoon if you feel like mixing things up a little! Bursting with flavor and some hidden goodies, you won’t miss out with this smoothie!

Using coconut milk is a healthier alternative to cow’s milk with less sodium and calories and also does not contain lactose making it perfect for those with intolerance.

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Papaya and pineapple smoothie

paleo, vegan, gluten free, dairy free

  • Author: Angela Stanton
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Chopped Papaya
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Pineapple
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Flaxseeds
  • 1/2 cup Dairy free yoghurt

Instructions

  1. Add the coconut milk, papaya and pineapple to a blender and mix briefly on a high setting for 10-20 seconds
  2. Add the dairy free yoghurt and the flaxseeds and blend further until you have a thick and creamy consistency. For a lighter consistency, you can make it less thick by adding some ice

Notes

For a dairy-free smoothie ensure that you buy dairy-free Greek yoghurt as some contain lactose – always read the label.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 44g
  • Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 1.1g

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Smoothie Health Benefits

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  • Papayas are an exotic fruit that are high in vitamin C and fiber which can specifically aid in digestion and help those with IBS and other digestion related ailments.

 

  • Papayas can help to prevent heart diseases linked to diabetes and promotes a healthy cardiovascular system.

 

  • Also both pineapple and papaya contain an enzyme called papain which can help to treat allergies and sports injuries and has restorative properties for those looking for muscle repair who exercise frequently.

 

  • Overall, using a small helping of this fruit in a smoothie can reap big rewards for your health and should be incorporated more into your diet.

Bio: 

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My name is Angela and I a run a blog called Smoothierecipes.us

In my blog I share with my readers the very same methods that helped me lose 76 lbs in one year.

 

I Love cooking, hiking and totally fanatic about HBO shows.

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About Charla

My name is Charla and I am passionate foodie who specialises in creating recipes that are not only gluten and dairy free but I also like to tap into my Caribbean heritage making healthy rendition of classic recipes.

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