Papaya Boats

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 17

Healthy and delicious Papaya Boats recipe for breakfast or snacktime

by The Chefin Smoothie

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

165

Sugar

32g

Fat

Papaya Boats are a fun and fresh way to enjoy your fruit for breakfast or snack time. The papaya provides a perfect vessel for a variety of colorful fruits and toppings. This recipe is easy to customize to your tastes, using any combination of fruits you like. The creamy topping of yogurt and honey adds a touch of sweetness without overloading on sugar. This recipe is perfect for a warm summer day or any time you’re in the mood for something light and healthy.

Instructions

1.	Cut the papayas in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
2.	Mix the yogurt and honey together in a small bowl.
3.	Fill each papaya half with the yogurt mixture.
4.	Top the yogurt with the fruit, distributing evenly between the papaya halves.

PROS

Papaya Boats are a fun and delicious way to eat fruit for breakfast or snack.

This recipe is low in fat and high in fiber and vitamins, providing a healthy boost to your day.

The yogurt and honey topping adds a creamy, sweet flavor that complements the fruit perfectly.

CONS

While this recipe is healthy and low in fat, it does contain quite a bit of natural sugar from the fruit and honey.

Be mindful of portion sizes and pair with a protein source for balance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Papayas are a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
Kiwi and mandarin oranges are also packed with vitamin C and other essential nutrients.
Blueberries and strawberries are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Yogurt provides probiotics for gut health and calcium for bone health.

	2 papayas , rinsed
	1 can mandarin oranges , drained
	1 small banana , peeled , sliced
	1 kiwi fruit , peeled , sliced
	1/2 cup strawberry , halved
	1/2 cup blueberries
	1 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt
	1 tablespoon honey