Papaya is a tropical fruit you might have enjoyed on your last island vacation. The great news is that many supermarkets stock papaya year round so you can enjoy one whenever the mood strikes. That is going to happen all the time once you see the recipes on this list. Papayas are chock full of nutrients and have a sophisticated and sweet taste that you won't find anywhere else. Try one these recipes and let me know how it goes.
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1. Papaya, Banana and Smoothie
Source: Strawberry Banana Drinks Recipes
You can add papaya to many fruit combinations to create a smoothie with tropical flair.
2. Green Papaya Salad
Source: Green Papaya Salad
This tasty salad is great for dinner and the leftovers make a fabulous lunch the next day.
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3. Chile Lime Mango and Papaya
Source: Chile Lime Mango and Papaya
A dash of lime juice and a sprinkle of chile powder is one of the best ways to eat papaya.
4. Papaya Mousse with Cashews
Source: Vegan Dessert - Papaya Mousse
Do you have someone you want to impress? This mousse will do it for you.
5. Papaya Paletas
Source: sweetlifebake.com
These are the perfect antidote to a hot summer day.
6. Tropical Fruit Salad
Source: Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe
One of the best things to do with papaya is to toss it into a yummy fruit salad.
7. Vietnamese Chicken Papaya Salad
Source: Vietnamese Chicken and Green Papaya
I pretty much want to eat this for lunch today! How about you?
8. Papaya and Lime Agua Fresca
Source: Minimal Monday: Papaya and Lime
This refreshing drink is one you'll want to suck down all the time. It's delicious!
9. Tapioca Pudding with Coconut Milk, Fresh Mango and Papaya
Source: Tapioca Pudding with Tropical Fruits
This will make every morning worth getting out of bed for.
10. Yogurt Parfait
Source: How Sweet It Is: 4
Papaya is a unique and yummy new thing to add to your yogurt parfait. You won't regret it.
11. Greek Yogurt Papaya Boats
Source: Last Minute Mother's Day Brunch
Everyone is going to love this yummy papaya boat filled with tasty fruit and granola.
12. Papaya Milkshake
Source: Batida de Lechoza (Papaya Milkshake)
Having a milkshake has never tasted this good before.
13. Papaya on Its Own
Source: Papaya: The Superfruit You Aren't
There's nothing wrong with enjoying your papaya plain. Yum!
14. Papaya and Banana Frozen Yogurt
Source: Homemade papaya and banana frozen
End your meal with a sweet treat you can feel good about with this homemade frozen yogurt.
15. Island Papaya Cake
Source: Island Papaya Cake
Make a double batch of this because it is going to go fast.
16. Tropical Papaya Coconut Cake
Source: Tropical Papaya-Coconut Cake
Here's another cake recipe you won't be able to get enough of.
17. Papaya Lime Jam
Source: masalaherb.com
Make your morning slice of toast even better when you slather on some of this sweet and tangy jam.
18. Sweet and Sour Papaya Dip Sauce
Source: masalaherb.com
This is great on fried chicken and coconut shrimp.
19. Papaya Bars
Source: Papaya Bars
If you love bar desserts, you will adore these tasty variations on the traditional lemon or lime versions.
20. Papaya Coconut Muffins
Source: Papaya Coconut Muffins | Skinnytaste
These heavenly muffins taste wonderful with a small smear of jelly or peanut butter.
21. Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Mango Papaya Salsa
Source: Mahi Mahi with Mango Papaya
I love this meal! It's easy to make and tastes like something you'd get on an island somewhere.
22. Papaya Smoothie
Source: Papaya Smoothie
This smoothie makes papaya the star and you are going to love it.
23. Papaya Mango Bites
Source: Papaya Mango Bites - Feasting
Looking for a snack you can eat without guilt? This is the one.
24. Papaya Avocado Salad
Source: Papaya Avocado Salad | Skinnytaste
This tasty salad is a great side dish, but also works as a main course if you eat a larger portion.
Do you like papaya? How do you prepare it?
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