Breakfast doesn't have to be labor-intensive. This tasty shake is as easy as it is healthful.

Ingredients:
1/2 of a medium papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
3 large ice cubes or 1/3 cup crushed ice
Papaya or strawberry slices (optional)
Fresh mint (optional)
1/2 cup fat-free milk

Directions:
In a blender container combine papaya, strawberries, milk, yogurt, and honey. Cover and blend until smooth.

With the blender running, add ice cubes, one at a time, through the opening in the lid, until ice is crushed and mixture is smooth. Pour into 2 tall glasses. If desired, garnish with papaya or strawberry and mint. Serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.

Papaya Tips: Choose papayas that are partially yellow and feel slightly soft when pressed. The skin should be smooth and free from bruises or very soft spots. A firm, unripe papaya can be ripened at room temperature for 3 to 5 days until mostly yellow to yellowish orange in color. Store a ripe papaya in a paper or plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 117
Total fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Sodium: 78 mg
Carbohydrate: 24 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g

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