By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
135 cal · 5 min
Papaya and Banana Batido
Recipe GLPRbca7d4782e54b4
A refreshing tropical smoothie made with sweet papaya, creamy banana, and yogurt, blended with ice to create a cool and nutritious beverage. Perfect for breakfast or as a light afternoon treat.
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Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen papaya chunks
2 overripe bananas, peeled and sliced
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 cup ice cubes
Directions
Add the papaya chunks, sliced bananas, yogurt, and ice cubes to a blender.
Secure the blender lid tightly to the pitcher.
Set the blender to medium speed and blend for approximately 1 minute, or until the ice is completely crushed and the mixture reaches a smooth, uniform consistency.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
Comments
Papaya is the catch here—it's rarely stocked at Charlotte's everyday chains (Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, ALDI) and you'll likely need a trip to an ethnic market or Whole Foods to find ripe fruit. The other three ingredients are pantry staples, and the 5-minute stated time is honest for blending. At roughly $2.50 per serving (driven by papaya's cost), it's not cheap for a drink, and the texture degrades within hours, so this is a same-sitting beverage only. It suits a hot afternoon or a quick breakfast if you can get the fruit, but the sourcing burden makes it occasional rather than weeknight-friendly.
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