Gut Nourishing Papaya Boat

A tropical papaya boat that doubles as a digestive aid! This five minute papaya boat is the perfect way to start your day & digestion off on a good note. Papayas contain two enzymes called papain and chymopapain, which aid in digestion & lower inflammation. Papaya is also high in fiber and has a relatively high water content, promoting a healthy digestive tract.

To build your papaya boat, you will need 1whole papaya, coconut yogurt, granola, fruit of choice (I like blueberries and a few banana slices), honey & almond butter or nut butter of your choice for protein.

• 1 papaya

• 1/4 cup coconut or greek yogurt

• Gluten free granola (1-2 tbs or as desired)

• Handful of berries (blueberries or raspberries are my favorite)

• Drizzle raw honey

• Nut butter of choice (optional)

To begin, slice your papaya down the middle. You will find that there are seeds inside. Gently scoop the seeds out and store in a bowl if you’d like to use the seeds for smoothies or another digestive recipe drink. Next, place half of the seeded papaya on a plate or in a large bowl. Add one to two scoops of your coconut or greek yogurt, 1 or 2 tbsp of granola, a few slices of banana and a handful of berries, and drizzle with honey to finish!