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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free

    Pretty Pink Papaya Smoothie

    August 10, 2012 by keepinitkind 37 Comments

     

    One thing I love about my husband is that I can tell him anything without judgement.  Except for one thing.  One thing totally grossed him out.

    The other night, I confided in him that as a child, I used to eat Pepto-Bismol chewable tablets like candy.  I would often sneak my parent's Tums too.  They tasted like my chewable Flintstones vitamins.  The worst part is that sometimes I would lie to my parents, telling them my tummy hurt, just so I could get some Pepto-Bismol candy and a can of 7-Up (in our house, this was medication).  Let's just say, Chris was less than delightfully amused.

    Recently, my stomach has been in a funk.  She seems to be irrationally irritable, moody, and it has shown lack of interest in activities that it used to enjoy.  I just never know what will upset her and some days, she just brings my whole body down.  Chris says that it might be because she spent her childhood being filled with Pepto-Bismol tablets, Tums, and 7-Up.  I think she's just going through a phase.

    One thing that I've found that will generally always perk my stomach (and me) up is a smoothie.  On a day when my stomach was throwing a pity party, bringing my whole body down with her, I turned to my favorite childhood candy medicine for inspiration.  I wanted something light and refreshing, but something I felt my stomach would be up for.  And it had to be that perfect shade of pink.  This smoothie, using a Sol Bliss papaya puree packet (I love their convenient little smoothie packets for fruits that might otherwise be a pain to put in a smoothie), some strawberries, and a bit of vegan yogurt (thank you, probiotics!), fit the bill.  I was in love with the lightness of this smoothie, as well as the color, and my stomach had no complaints.  In fact, she seemed a bit cheerier the rest of the day.  Chris was just happy I wasn't scarfing down Pepto-Bismol tablets.

    DISCLAIMER: This smoothie does not contain any Pepto-Bismol, nor does it have any of the same chalky goodness flavor.

    PRETTY PINK PAPAYA SMOOTHIE

    Ingredients:

    • 1 packet of Sol Bliss papaya puree
    • 1 cup of strawberries (I used frozen, but fresh would be fine as well)
    • 1/2 cup vegan unsweetened plain yogurt
    • 1 T flax meal
    • 1 T Cashew Maca-Maca Butter (or nut butter of your choice)
    • almond milk (or vegan milk of choice)
    • 2-3 ice cubes (optional)

    Instructions:

    • Combine the first 5 ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth.  Add almond milk as neccessary to thin the smoothie out (I used about 1/8 cup, but you might want a thicker/thinner smoothie).  Add ice cubes and blend until smooth.  Pour into a glass and serve immediately.  Enjoy!
    Sol Bliss did not ask me to write this review.  I bought the packet and the opinions are my own.

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    Comments

    1. Cadry

      August 10, 2012 at 6:18 am

      Thank you for letting me know that I shouldn't expect the chalky goodness of Pepto Bismal in this smoothie. That will help in managing my expectations. You know, if it has to taste like sweet papaya and strawberries instead, oh, well, I suppose I'll force it down. 😉

      I'm sorry that your tummy has been in a funk. I hope you're able to figure out the culprit soon!

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      • keepinitkind

        August 11, 2012 at 9:41 am

        I felt that I would be doing a disservice to all if I didn't warn them that the taste would be remarkably different from Pepto Bismal. Despite the fact, it does go down quite painlessly. 😉

        Thank you, Cadry. I'm seeing a gastroenterologist and it seems as though my body is not producing the correct bacteria or drawing in enough water (though I drink plenty) to properly digest things. I'm trying a probiotic treatment for a couple weeks to see if that works. I'm sure we'll get her back to her old self soon. 🙂

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    2. jess

      August 10, 2012 at 7:01 am

      hahaha, i had an abnormal obsession with tums too - except instead of being a child, i was in 1st year university! i'm sure it was brought on by the steady diet of beer & pizza though. after not having them for years, they've found their way back into my purse {just to clarify, the tums, not the pizza & beer} just to keep any pregnancy heartburn at bay 😉

      lovely pink smoothie!

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      • keepinitkind

        August 11, 2012 at 10:30 am

        Thanks, Jess! I'm glad it was the tums, and not the pizza & beer, that found it's way back into your purse! I would have to say, though, I always had tums nearby when I was in college too. 🙂

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    3. Caitlin

      August 10, 2012 at 7:44 am

      omg..i loved tums, too! and rolaids! my dad would take them when he had heartburn and i would always BEG him for one. i don't think he ever let me have one, though. so in reality, i can't say i ever tried them, but always had a burning desire to eat them like candy.

      i can't get over how creamy and delicious this smoothie looks! it definitely looks like it would cure any tummy ache!

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      • keepinitkind

        August 11, 2012 at 10:35 am

        Thank you! It's so funny you say that- I always had a fascination with my dad's rolaids as well! I think it was because they looked like the roll of life savers my mom would always keep in her purse. I don't think I ever had a chance to try his rolaids either. 🙂

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    4. Gabby @ the veggie nook

      August 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

      Oh man I have to agree with Chris on this one- Pepto Bismol is the worst! I used to gag trying to get it down and was so happy when I found the tablets- no need to taste the grossness! You my dear have very interesting tastes! Although I really liked Dimmetap so maybe I'm a little weird too...

      BUT this smoothie sounds amazing and what a gorgeous colour! I think that's the one redeeming quality of Pepto Bismol- the colour. This smoothie on the other hand looks and sounds so good, there's nothing bad to say about it. Lovely recipe :o)

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      • keepinitkind

        August 11, 2012 at 10:37 am

        Thank you, Gabby! I only just kinda liked the liquid Pepto Bismal, but I loved those little tablets. Thank goodness my tastes have changed! 🙂

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    5. Richa`

      August 10, 2012 at 4:18 pm

      i like pink.. come on. i love this pink smoothie! though we dint have any pepto bismol growing up, we did have some tums type plain white things which interested me.. i have no clue why we kids like the chalky calcium-y taste.
      hope your tummy is being fooled into believing that this is the new and improved pepto bismol. have a good tummy weekend!

      Reply
      • keepinitkind

        August 11, 2012 at 10:41 am

        Ha! Thank you, Richa! Why is it that kids have tastes for such weird things? I hope you have a good weekend too! 🙂

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    6. Hannah

      August 10, 2012 at 5:13 pm

      Ah, you're not alone... I ate Tums like they were candy until I was about 20 years old! No lie, I still love the mint ones. If a had a delicious smoothie alternative like this around when I was growing up, I'm sure I would have been able to ween myself off those tablets much earlier.

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      • keepinitkind

        August 11, 2012 at 10:49 am

        Thank you, Hannah! I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only person who had a taste for chalky calcium-tasting medicines. 🙂

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    7. Jackie @ Vegan Yack Attack!

      August 10, 2012 at 8:37 pm

      This smoothie looks so thick and delicious, almost like a strawberry milkshake! I've never had papaya in a smoothie before, sounds like something that I need to try out!

      Reply
      • keepinitkind

        August 11, 2012 at 10:52 am

        Thanks, Jackie! Papaya adds a really flavorful, yet refreshing, quality to a smoothie. I can't get enough lately! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Visitor

      August 10, 2012 at 9:16 pm

      Where can I buy sol bliss packets? I haven't seen them in any local stores.

      Reply
      • keepinitkind

        August 11, 2012 at 10:52 am

        I got mine at Whole Foods. I hope you're able to find some! 🙂

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    9. whiness

      August 11, 2012 at 4:19 am

      It looks like a delicious dessert. 🙂 And I'm sure it tastes like that.

      Reply
      • keepinitkind

        August 11, 2012 at 10:53 am

        Thank you! It is and it does! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy

      August 11, 2012 at 12:42 pm

      you're right! that is pretty and pink! it looks so refreshing! i love papaya!

      Reply
    11. Heather

      August 11, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      when I am in a funk smoothies are always on my list of comfort foods and are so energizing - haha sprite was our "when I was little and sick this would make you feel better" and I LOVED the flintstones chewables too 🙂

      Reply
    12. CJ at Food Stories

      August 11, 2012 at 11:24 pm

      This smoothie is gorgeous and I love that papaya product ... gots to check it out 🙂

      Reply
    13. Melissa

      August 12, 2012 at 4:19 pm

      Looks beautiful! Even if it slightly resembles Pepto! I've been loving smoothies lately too!

      Reply
      • keepinitkind

        August 12, 2012 at 6:32 pm

        Haha! Thank you, Melissa!

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    14. Bex @ Vegan Sparkles

      August 12, 2012 at 6:21 pm

      haha, well I'm glad you have better taste these days, although I must admit I was pretty keen on 7 Up myself back in the day... This smoothie looks like the perfect 'cheer up' drink for your belly. 🙂

      Reply
    15. Angelia

      August 12, 2012 at 8:48 pm

      WOW these look so thick and refreshing on hot summery days. Living in Quebec Canada I have never seen packaged fruit purees before (maybe I'm just not looking in the right areas...?). I don't often like to use nut butter (commercial peanut butter being the only nut butter I have ever owned and put in a smoothie) in smoothies because I find that even the smallest amount overwhelms the rest of the drink... but I have to admit that this drink looks so perfect for these balmy august days 🙂

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      • keepinitkind

        August 13, 2012 at 6:43 pm

        Thank you! It is the perfect hot weather drink. I'm totally with you on the store-bought nut butter. That's why I use a cashew butter that I make myself. I usually find the fruit puree packets in the freezer section of my local health food store. Hopefully, you can find some! 🙂

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    16. Courtney Jones

      August 12, 2012 at 9:22 pm

      I still eat like 8 Tums a day. *hah*

      I've been having a really upset stomach lately too. I think a smoothie would be more gentle on my stomach and help me get all the nutrients I need. Thanks for posting this! I cannot wait to make it! 🙂

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      • keepinitkind

        August 13, 2012 at 6:45 pm

        I'm sorry your tummy is hurting lately too- It is no fun. Papaya is really great for your digestive health, so I think that is why it settles my stomach a bit. I hope you like it and I hope you feel better soon! 🙂

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    17. Tara A Tempting Vegan

      August 14, 2012 at 12:57 pm

      Haha!! I used to eat those Flintstone's vitamins like they were going out of style!! This looks yummy!

      Reply
      • keepinitkind

        August 14, 2012 at 6:18 pm

        Oh, those Flintstones vitamins, sigh. I loved those things! Thanks Tara!

        Reply
    18. Katie (Lemon Jitters)

      August 15, 2012 at 8:01 pm

      This looks amazing!

      Reply
      • keepinitkind

        August 16, 2012 at 8:04 am

        Thank you, Katie!

        Reply
    19. Andrea

      September 12, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      I will have to side with your husband on this one. Though in my childhood home we had the same meds, along with milk of magnesia, and ginger ale instead of 7-up. My preference was milk of magnesia, but I only chewed it under duress.

      Your smoothie looks so rich and creamy, and the color is so delicately beautiful. For some reason, papaya isn't a fruit I usually eat, so I can't even conjure up the flavor, but now I'm intrigued. I'm not familiar with Sol Bliss, either. I usually just have bags of frozen fruit in the freezer. I may have to add a bag of papaya.

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      • keepinitkind

        September 13, 2012 at 7:37 am

        Thank you, Andrea! Definitely give papaya a try- I absolutely love the light, aromatic, and slightly sweet flavor it adds to smoothies. 🙂

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    20. taylor

      April 17, 2013 at 5:05 am

      Made a slight variation to this smoothie using fresh papaya and it was delicious! Although I have to say the papaya by itself smells and tastes very weird!

      Reply
      • keepinitkind

        April 19, 2013 at 12:51 pm

        Thank you, Taylor- I'm glad you liked it. Fresh papaya can take some getting used to. 😉

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    21. Crystal

      March 18, 2014 at 11:20 am

      I was laughing when I read your disclaimer...too cute!! I have never heard of Sol Bliss. I found that a store near me carries them. Going to go and try them. Can't wait!! Thanks for information!!

      Reply

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