Papaya Smoothie adds another useful Hawaiʻi and Pacific-inspired recipe to the archive, built from source-backed ingredients and simple home-cooking steps. It helps round out the site with a practical dish readers can make beside the traditional coconut, taro, breadfruit, and seafood recipes already collected here.

If you enjoy this style of Pacific cooking, you may also want to try Pacific recipe gallery.

Ingredients

4 cups papaya, peeled and chopped
2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup milk, 2% reduced fat
1 cup bananas, sliced
8 ice cubes
2 tbsp honey
4 tsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into glasses.

Helpful Tips

Prepare the 4 cups papaya before you start so the recipe moves smoothly.
Taste and adjust seasoning or sweetness near the end, especially when fruit ripeness varies.

FAQ

Is papaya smoothie a traditional recipe?

This page is written from a Hawaiʻi Nutrition Center recipe source and is framed as a Hawaiʻi or Pacific-inspired home recipe rather than a claim about every island tradition.