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closeup of papaya breakfast bowl topped with berries, kiwis, coconut, granola

Papaya Breakfast Bowl (Easy Papaya Protein Yogurt Bowl with Granola)

A quick, healthy papaya bowl made in 3-steps with creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and fresh toppings. High-protein, naturally sweet, and ready in minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 2 people

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp knife to slice the papaya in half
  • 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe papaya halved lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 2 cups high-protein Greek or Skyr yogurt or yogurt of choice
  • ½ cup granola try my homemade granola for extra crunch!
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • Fresh fruit berries, banana slices, kiwi, etc.
  • Nuts or seeds walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds—optional
  • Favorite toppings like coconut flakes bee pollen, etc.
  • Honey for drizzling

Instructions

Slice the papaya and remove the seeds

  • Cut your papaya in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out all the seeds from the center.TIP: I like to rinse my seeds and save them in a container in the fridge, and take 1/2 - 1 tsp daily, swallowed whole, for health benefits. The seeds are said to aid in digestion, gut health and have anti-parasitic properties. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not consume papaya seeds.
    1 ripe papaya

Add the yogurt and chia seeds

  • Fill each papaya half with about 1 cup of yogurt, then sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (or mix them into the yogurt beforehand). I like to spread a little extra yogurt around the rim of the papaya so the toppings—like fruit, nuts, seeds, and granola—stick better.
    2 cups high-protein Greek or Skyr yogurt, 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Top it off

  • Add fresh fruit, granola, nuts, seeds, coconut, or anything you love. I love to add berries, bananas, kiwi, nuts, especially walnuts, coconut flakes and bee pollen. Drizzle with honey & enjoy!
    ½ cup granola, Fresh fruit, Nuts or seeds, Favorite toppings like coconut flakes bee pollen, etc., Honey for drizzling
    • Use my homemade granola for a delicious, crunchy topping.

Notes

This bowl is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep parts ahead:
  • Store cut papaya (covered) in the fridge for up to 2 days
  • Mix chia seeds and yogurt up to 24 hours ahead for a chia pudding bowl
  • If you have leftovers, store in the fridge—just expect the granola to soften slightly.

Macros (Per bowl, 1/2 papaya – Approximate)

Calories: 300–400 | Protein: 20–25g | Carbs: 35–45g | Fibre: 7-10g | Fat: 10–15g
(Varies based on yogurt and toppings used)