Description
Silky Tropical Papaya Batido brings Caribbean beach vibes straight to your glass with ripe papaya, creamy milk, and sweet honey. Cool waves of refreshment sweep through this Cuban-inspired blended beverage, inviting you to savor pure island relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 ½ cups (354 ml) fresh papaya, chilled
- 1 medium banana
Juices:
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh-squeezed orange juice (from 1 ½ navel oranges)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 squirt fresh lime juice (optional)
- Crushed ice (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully wash and prepare the tropical fruits, ensuring they are ripe and free from blemishes.
- Extract the vibrant, fresh orange juice by rolling the oranges gently before squeezing to maximize juice extraction.
- Peel and roughly chop the papaya and banana into chunks, allowing for smoother blending.
- Transfer the chopped fruits into a powerful blender, creating a colorful tropical mixture.
- Pour the freshly squeezed orange juice over the fruit chunks, preparing for smooth integration.
- Activate the blender and pulse initially to break down the larger fruit pieces, then blend continuously until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Assess the shake’s texture, ensuring no fruit chunks remain and the mixture is creamy and homogeneous.
- Optional: Enhance the flavor profile by adding a quick squeeze of lime juice, which will brighten the overall taste and add a subtle tangy note.
- Select serving glasses and prepare crushed ice if desired for a refreshing presentation.
- Gently pour the batido into chilled glasses, allowing the vibrant tropical shake to cascade smoothly.
- For an extra touch, garnish with a small papaya or orange slice on the glass rim to elevate the visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose ripe papayas with soft, vibrant orange flesh for the sweetest, most intense tropical flavor.
- Freeze overripe bananas in advance to create an extra creamy and thick batido texture without additional ice.
- Experiment with different citrus variations like tangerine or grapefruit juice to customize the shake’s brightness and complexity.
- Use a high-powered blender to achieve a silky smooth consistency, eliminating any potential fib
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg