Serrano Pineapple-Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Serrano Pineapple-Papaya Smoothie Recipe

  • 1 cup 100% pure pineapple juice (not from concentrate), at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons white chia seeds
  • 1 cup fresh papaya cubes
  • 1/2 cup peeled, chopped, English cucumber
  • 1/2 small serrano pepper, with or without seeds, stemmed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pistachio or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 sprigs cilantro, for garnish
  1. In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice and chiaseeds and let stand for about 20 minutes. (Makes 1 1/8 cups pineapple-chia gel.)
  2. In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice and chiaseeds and let stand for about 20 minutes. (Makes 1 1/8 cups pineapple-chia gel.)