Papaya Boat with Coconut Ala Mode is so nutrient dense it eats like a meal. However, it is so tasty it goes down like dessert! This scrumptious delicacy can be made with as many, or as few tasty toppings as desired! This particular recipe contains:
- Papaw
- Banana
- Coconut Yogurt with a drop of doTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil
- Raisins
- Shredded Coconut
- Granola
Papaya
To start, this wonderful treat begins with the amazing Papaya fruit, also called Papaw. This low calorie, high-fiber melon is entering peak season now. Growing best April through June, it offers a long list of nutrients and benefits.
Nutritional information
One cup of this sweet treat contains only 62 calories, 11 grams of sugar and no fat. It has a glycemic index of 60. To go on, papaya provides a long list of vitamins including, but not limited to vitamin C, K, E, and A. The score does not end there! Papaya also boosts minerals including calcium, Magnesium, and potassium.
Rounding off the list of nutritional superstars are Zeaxanthin, Lycopene, and Papain. Papain is good for dissolving proteins and gluten. As a result, it is often used as a meat tenderizer or as an ingredient in digestive aids.
Body Systems supported by Papaw
- Skin
- Digestive
- Cardiovascular
- Endocrine
- Visual
- Respiratory
As an extra benefit, the papaya seeds are also edible and nutritious. They can be eaten raw or seasoned and toasted. These little black seeds are anti-viral, anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic.
Make it a Bowl
To make eating easier, cube the fruit and serve it in a bowl. Picky people or little eyes may find it more appealing! No matter what style you choose, do not forget to add the citrus oil to your yogurt before placing it on the fruit! Adding one drop of citrus essential oil takes plain yogurt from average to irresistible. http://www.mydoterra.com/denisekuhn
More Nutrition
Luckily, the nutritional content of this recipe grows tremendously by throwing in additional ingredients. First, the fructooligiosaccharides in bananas help support the production of healthy gut bacteria. Next, the medium chain fatty acids in coconut are beneficial for brain, bone, and heart health. These fatty acids also curb the appetite and provide anti-microbial effects for good oral health. Finally, Rasins provide antioxidants, polyphenols, potassium, and iron. To top it all off, the synergistic combination of the ingredients in this recipe improves overall nutrient absorption.
Your imagination is the limit
Don’t let your imagination limit what you add to your papaya boat with coconut ala mode! The permutations are limitless!
- Cacao Nibs
- Dates
- Chia Seeds
- Flax seeds
- Chopped nuts
- Mixed berries
- Bee Pollin
- Honey
ENJOY
To fully enjoy this tasty treat eat it immediately! It is good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a tasty between meal snack. As you can see, I enjoyed mine…to the last bite!
