Papaya Juice
Fresh papaya juice made in a blender in 5 minutes. Naturally sweet, refreshing, and full of vitamin C. Serve it over ice as a juice, make it into agua fresca with lime and sugar, or blend it into a smoothie.
6 servings
Calories: 42kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh papaya peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
- 4 to 6 cups cold water less for thicker, more for lighter
- Juice of 1 lime optional but recommended
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar agave, or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Cut the papaya in half, scoop out the seeds, peel, and cut into chunks. (See notes for choosing a ripe papaya.)
- Add the papaya chunks and 4 cups of water to a blender. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth.
- Taste. Add lime juice for brightness, sweetener if needed, or more water if you want it thinner.
- Serve over plenty of ice. Stir before serving if it has been sitting.
Notes
- Use ripe papaya (mostly yellow/orange skin, soft to the touch) for natural sweetness.
- For agua fresca: add lime juice + sugar + more water. Serve over lots of ice.
- For a smoothie: replace water with almond milk or coconut milk and add a banana.
- For a slush: use frozen papaya chunks instead of fresh. No extra ice needed.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer pulp-free juice.
- Store in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days. Stir before serving.
- Freeze in ice cube trays for smoothies later.
- A few papaya seeds blended in add a mild peppery flavor (optional).
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.01mg