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Papaya Milk (Taiwanese drink)
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Papaya Milk (Taiwanese drink)

Papaya Milk is a sweet Taiwanese blended drink combining ripe papaya cubes with milk, sometimes sweetened with honey. The resulting beverage is creamy, fruity, and naturally flavorful, with flexibility in the fruit-to-milk ratio for varied intensity. It is best served fresh and chilled for a refreshing treat.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Dessert, Drinks, Snacks
Cuisine: Chinese, Taiwanese, Singaporean

Ingredients

  • 1 papaya Cut into small cubes. You can freeze extra to make papaya milk in future- the recipe works well with frozen fruit. Scroll down past the recipe card if you want to find out about the traditional benefits of papaya milk, medium, very ripe, or 1-4 cups depending on flavour concentration
  • 1 Cup milk I like full-cream. Feel free to use UHT milk. See the recipe post for dairy-free substitutes if vegan or allergic to dairy.
  • honey Optional- you will need it if your papaya isn't very ripe. I don't recommend sugar as it's hard to mix into a cold drink, or xantham gum or condensed milk

Instructions

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  1. Cup the papaya into small cubes
  2. Add to the blender with the milk.
  3. Whizz it till it's at the desired frothiness- for a thicker, fuller flavoured drink, add more papaya.
  4. Taste- if too bland, add a bit of honey, sugar or condensed milk.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Consume papaya milk immediately after blending to avoid bitterness and spoilage.
  • Adjust the amount of papaya cubes to modify flavor intensity; frozen fruit can be used but may require more papaya for stronger taste.
  • Use full-cream or UHT milk, or suitable dairy-free substitutes as desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Potassium 460mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 1642IU (33%) Vitamin C 93mg (103%) Calcium 180mg (18%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 1642IU 33%
Vitamin C 93mg 103%
Calcium 180mg 18%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.