
This delicious smoothie is rich in antioxidants and, if you use a slightly less ripe papaya, is also rich in beneficial protein-digesting enzymes. It’s interesting to know that there can be different nutritional benefits from fruit at different stages in the ripening process. It is similar with bananas: the higher levels of resistant starch in less-ripe bananas means the body has to work harder to break it down, therefore we feel fuller for longer.
The recipe comes from Tracy Russell at IncredibleSmoothies. I think Tracy was very clever choosing that website name because it means I always think of her as ‘The Incredible Tracy Russell’, lol! And I’m sure I am not alone in this. Tracy’s advice is as follows …
This recipe makes a large, 32-ounce smoothie. It is a meal-replacement smoothie and not a snack. I recommend drinking half right away and the other half about 30 minutes later. If it is too much for you, store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Recipe: Tracy’s Banana Papaya Blueberry Smoothie
Serves 1 (large)
Ingredients:
1 Banana, peeled
1 cup Papaya, cubed
1 cup Blueberries
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
3 cups Spinach
1 tablespoon Chia Seeds, soaked for about 5 minutes
8 ounces Almond Milk
Optional: 1 scoop protein powder (I use NutriBiotic vegan rice protein)
Blend until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy as Tracy describes earlier.
Source: IncredibleSmoothies
Photo: DrinkMeHealthy
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