Papaya tastes good and is good for you.

It’s a healthy and delicious tropical fruit that provides you with antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation, fight disease and help keep you looking young.

It’s high vitamin C and lycopene content can help improve heart health and may reduce your risk of heart disease.

Eating papaya may also help to improve constipation and other symptoms of IBS.

Plus, the seeds and other parts of the plant have also been used to treat ulcers.

On top of that, the shape and depth of papayas lend themselves to creating delectable breakfast bowls.

This vegan Coconut Yogurt and Berry Filled Papaya Breakfast Bowl recipe is special because you can create as

many filling variations as your heart desires.

In each case, you slice each papaya in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds with a large spoon and discard.

Then you divide the coconut yogurt equally between the papaya halves and top with:

#1. raspberries, blueberries, and chia seeds, or 

#2. blueberries, toasted coconut flakes, and chia seeds, or 

#3. combine the yogurt and chia seeds, add to papaya halves and top with

blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and toasted coconut flakes.

Whichever version you choose, your tastebuds will thank you, because each variation is a

healthy, delicious, vegan breakfast treat that the whole family will enjoy.

Coconut Yogurt and Berry-Filled Papaya Breakfast Bowls

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: n/a
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Variation #1:

2 very ripe papayas
3 c. coconut yogurt
1 c. raspberries
1 c. blueberries
3 T. chia seeds

Variation #2:

2 very ripe papayas
3 c. coconut yogurt
2 c. blueberries
½ c. coconut flakes, unsweetened and lightly toasted
3 T. chia seeds

Variation #3:

2 very ripe papayas
3 c. coconut yogurt
3 T. chia seeds
1 c. blueberries
½ c. raspberries
½ c. blackberries
½ c. coconut flakes, unsweetened and lightly toasted
Mint or basil sprigs, for garnish

Variation #4. You decide!

Directions:

(Variation #1):

Slice each papaya in half lengthwise.

Scoop out the seeds with a large spoon and discard.

Divide the coconut yogurt equally between the papaya halves and top with the raspberries, blueberries, and chia seeds.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

(Variation #2):

Slice each papaya in half lengthwise.

Scoop out the seeds with a large spoon and discard.

Divide the coconut yogurt equally between the papaya halves and top with the blueberries, toasted coconut flakes, and chia seeds.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

(Variation #3):

Slice each papaya in half lengthwise.

Scoop out the seeds with a large spoon and discard.

Combine the yogurt and chia seeds in a small bowl and stir to combine.

Divide the coconut yogurt mixture equally between the papaya halves and top with the blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and toasted coconut flakes.

Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or basil and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

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