Description

A vibrant and creamy papaya smoothie enhanced with a luxurious Cardamom Coconut Cream Swirl, offering a gourmet brunch experience that is both healthy and filling.

Ingredients

Scale

250 g ripe papaya, peeled, deseeded, and roughly chopped
120 ml unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
60 g ripe banana, frozen in slices
15 ml fresh lime juice
120 g ice cubes
5–15 ml maple syrup or agave nectar, to taste (optional)
160 g thick coconut cream, chilled
2.5 ml ground green cardamom
10 ml maple syrup or agave nectar + pinch of sea salt (for swirl)

Instructions

Prepare Cardamom Coconut Cream Swirl: In a small mixing bowl, combine the chilled thick coconut cream, ground green cardamom, maple syrup, and sea salt. Whisk vigorously for 30-60 seconds until smooth and fluffy. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the smoothie base.
Blend Papaya Smoothie Base: Add the chopped papaya, coconut milk, frozen banana slices, lime juice, ice cubes, and optional maple syrup (for the smoothie base) to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as necessary.
Combine Smoothie and Swirl: Pour the blended papaya smoothie into a clear serving glass or tumbler, filling roughly two-thirds full. Retrieve the chilled Cardamom Coconut Cream from the refrigerator and drizzle generous ribbons of the cream directly into the glass.
Garnish and Serve: Create a distinct swirl pattern on top of the smoothie with the remaining cream. Dust lightly with ground green cardamom and garnish with a small lime wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve this smoothie immediately to enjoy the cold temperature and distinct layers of flavor. For a thicker smoothie, reduce the liquid coconut milk and increase the amount of ice cubes used during blending.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Blending
Cuisine: General

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 20 oz)
Calories: 760 calories
Sugar: 32 g
Sodium: 20 mg
Fat: 60 g
Saturated Fat: 50 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: papaya smoothie, cardamom coconut cream, healthy breakfast, tropical recipe, vegan, easy smoothie, high protein snack