Creamy Banana & Papaya Smoothie with Milk

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas (≈ 240 g), peeled and sliced (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups)
• 200 g papaya (papaya/papayá) in cubes (≈ 1 cup)
• 300 ml cold whole milk (or plant milk), about 1 1/4 cups
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats (optional, for extra creaminess) — about 12 g
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, adjust to taste) — 15 ml
• 4 ice cubes
• A pinch of ground cinnamon to sprinkle when serving

Instructions

1. Put the sliced bananas and papaya cubes into the blender jar.
2. Add the milk and the oats (if using) to the blender.
3. Add the honey and the ice cubes.
4. Blend on high for about 30 to 45 seconds, until smooth and creamy.
5. Taste and adjust honey or add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
6. Serve immediately, sprinkled with a pinch of cinnamon.

Tips

• Use very ripe bananas for more natural sweetness and a smoother, creamier texture without much honey.
• Freeze banana slices ahead of time for a colder, thicker smoothie with an ice‑cream–like texture.
• If it’s too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until you reach the consistency you like.

Variations

• Swap the milk for almond or oat milk for a dairy‑free version.
• Stir in 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist.
• Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds before blending for extra fiber and texture.

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