Here’s another of my running-driven smoothie recipes. A bit lighter than the mango smoothie from a couple of weeks back, this smoothie is great to sip and rehydrate with–I like to make it for the afternoon following a long morning run, when it’s important to replenish all the lost sweat, but drinking JUST water starts getting a little old. The cucumber breaks the sweetness of the papaya, keeping the flavor fairly mild, and a twist of lime juice add a nice touch of acidity to the mix.
I would NOT recommend this smoothie as a candidate for beefing up with protein powder–the thick texture of the protein powder will quickly overwhelm the mild flavors of the smoothie.
Papaya and lime smoothie
serves 2
Ingredients
one small (~1 lb fruit) papaya
one cucumber
Juice of one lime
2 c. cold water
Method
Remove the skin and seeds from both the papaya and cucumber, and cut into rough chunks. Place into a food processor or blender with the lime juice and 1 c. water. Blend until smooth. Add additional water as needed, until desired consistency is achieved.
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