The Papaya “Poop” Smoothie
An Ayurvedic digestion-and-elimination smoothie. Doshic Effect: Vata ↓, Pitta ↑, Kapha ↓.
⏱️ Prep: 10 min
Ingredients
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | chia seeds |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml | goji berries |
| 5 | dried apricots (or 2 to 3 well-ripened fresh apricots) | |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | Triphala Churna |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | water |
| 1 1/2 cups | 360 ml | cubed papaya (seeded and peeled) |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml | coconut butter (substitute with 2 tbsp shredded coconut plus 1 tsp coconut oil) |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | minced fresh ginger |
| 1/2 | lime, juiced |
Instructions
Makes: 2 cups. Soak Time: Overnight (ideally) or at least 3 hours. Prep Time: 10 minutes. Materials: Blender, cutting board and knife.
- Add the chia seeds, dried apricots, goji berries, and Triphala Churna to 1 cup of water. Stir well and soak overnight. If time does not permit, soak the ingredients for a minimum of 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Add the soaked ingredients and soaking water to a blender.
- Add the papaya, coconut butter, minced ginger, and lime juice to the blender.
- Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until the smoothie is completely puréed.
- Pour into your favorite smoothie drinking glass and enjoy!
A few words to the wise, please read! Did you know that fruit should NEVER be eaten with any other food types? This common habit is one of the most important improper food combinations to avoid and will be sure to add to your digestion and elimination woes. Therefore, the best way to eat this smoothie will be for breakfast (on its own), before any other food (or dairy) has been taken. After eating the smoothie, please wait at least 1 to 2 hours before eating any other food.