Sunshine Papaya Bowl & Homemade GF Granola
beauty breakfast series
This bowl is all about feeling GOOD. Ingredients are chosen to make this breakfast light, while giving you the most nutrients possible. Energy and a lifted mood follow this breakfast!
Juicy, reviving papaya… nothing says warm vacation like a fresh melt-in-your-mouth ripe bite of papaya. I’ve been known to tackle whole papayas in one sitting, okay, like almost every time I bring one home, it’s gone within an hour. I’m obsessed. My whole body comes alive, and I just get so… happy.
Packed with vitamins and nourishing hydration, its top effect is enzymatic. Papaya gets your gut moving and in a way is a sort of cleanse as it breaks down and clears out your large intestine. Any kind of bloating or back-up or discomfort can be relieved with the savoring of this vibrant tropical fruit. I would describe my abdomen as deeply peaceful and relaxed after my papaya meals, oh, and again sooo happy, smiling all over the place like a girl with a crush. Filled with whole sheep yogurt and topped with homemade gluten-free granola and fresh berries, it’s gorgeous to behold. So it’s your turn. If you haven’t brought sunshine into your morning routine in a while… this papaya bowl is calling your name!
I have to give the spotlight to sheep yogurt for a hot minute, because this food is just about perfect. It is one of the most easily digestible high proteins around. Let’s get nerdy for a moment. While sheep dairy has a much higher protein content than cow dairy, the composition of the protein is dynamically different. Sheep is made up of mostly A2 -casein, instead of the heavy and irritating A1 found commonly in cow-based dairy. Sheep also has less lactose and a unique form of “curd” that is less activating to the immune system. So this means that 1 cup of cow vs 1 cup of sheep will hit very differently. You’ll get more protein (and calcium and magnesium) and feel as light as a feather while doing it! Goat is similar, but not quite as amazing as sheep. For anyone who has allergies or digestive distress with cow dairy, I highly recommend giving sheep and goat a go.
Lastly, this homemade granola is a fun and delicious twist. Not your usual gluten-free recipe. I’m definitely on a black sesame seed kick these days, so of course they made their way in. If you're not already incorporating this beautifying food into your life… start NOW. It has remarkable effects, especially for skin and hair growth and color. Gojis are reviving to the adrenals, skin, and eyes due to their high levels of antioxidants and vitamin C. Sprouted oats are a tasty way to get in both soluble (beta-glucan) and non-soluble clean-up-the gut fiber! Pumpkin seeds are a delicious source of zinc, and molasses is rich in iron and potassium. Stabilized with the almond butter and seeds, your granola will give you steady energy for the rest of the day, especially when paired so perfectly with the high protein and fat content of the sheep yogurt! It’s honestly so tasty, you can enjoy it on its own. I’d pour it into a bowl and just cover it with my favorite high-protein soy milk by Eden Foods if I wanted a light breakfast, snack, or girl dinner. Cherrio!
RECIPE
macros
12g protein ~ 12g fat ~ 45g carbs
per bowl
makes 1 bowl & 1 jar of granola
Ingredients
¼ cup Black Sesame Seeds, sprouted
½ cup Pumpkin Seeds, sprouted
1 cup Gluten-Free Oats, sprouted
½ cup Goji Berries, organic
heavy dash of Cinnamon
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, organic
2 tbsp Raw Almond Butter, organic
2 tbsp Real Maple Syrup, organic
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tbsp Molasses
pinches of Sea Salt
1 medium Papaya
½ cup Whole Sheep Yogurt
1 tbsp Fresh Blueberries, organic
1 tbsp Fresh Strawberries, organic
1 tsp Raw Honey, local
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Prepare a baking pan lined with unbleached parchment paper
In food processor, pulse the Seeds, then add to a large mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients, except for the Sea Salt
Mix well, then season to preference with Sea Salt
Pour onto baking sheet and spread out till a thin layer
Pop into the oven and turn and toss the Granola every 10 or so min to get all sides
Bake for a total of 15-20 min or until the Granola is crispy, slightly golden, but do watch your Gojis to make sure they don’t burn
Pull out the Granola and let it cool. Keep in a large glass jar in the fridge or freezer for longer storage
Halve your Papaya and scoop out any seeds. You can slice the inner meat like you see on my side wedges or you can keep it whole, either way you’ll use a spoon to scoop it out when you’re savoring every last morsel
Fill the center with Sheep yogurt and top with Granola and fresh Berries.
Drizzle with Honey to finish and enjoy right away
