Papaya & Avocado Smoothie (No Gluten)
Papaya, avocado, and orange juice blend into a creamy, naturally gluten-free smoothie with a touch of honey.
Avocado is an unexpected but effective smoothie ingredient — it blends into a silky, thick base without adding much flavor of its own, letting the papaya and orange juice carry the sweetness. A ripe avocado should give slightly under gentle pressure — that's the easiest way to tell it's ready to blend smooth.
Yogurt adds a little tang and extra body, and honey rounds out the sweetness if the fruit alone isn't enough. Since nothing in this blend comes anywhere near wheat, oats, or barley, it's a naturally gluten-free option that's just as easy to make for guests who need to avoid gluten as for anyone else.
Blend until fully smooth and pour immediately, since it thickens slightly as it sits. Store any extra in the fridge for a few hours at most, since avocado can darken over time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup papaya — peeled and diced
- 1/2 medium avocado — peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt — dairy-free if preferred
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey — optional, for sweetness
Instructions
- 1Place papaya, avocado, yogurt, orange juice, and honey into a blender.
- 2Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- 3Pour into glasses and serve immediately.