How to make an Oatmeal Papaya Bowl

Fruit bowls are such a cute and fun way to spice up a meal, whether it’s just for a snack or for breakfast. After living in Hawaii for some time, I’ve grown to love fruit bowls and papayas! Papayas are pretty cheap in Hawaii, and sometimes I could get them homegrown. Kai and I almost had one every other day! We’ve been so spoiled! Since moving back to the bay, papayas are quite expensive, so buying it feels like such a treat! Today I’m going to share with you how to make a breakfast papaya bowl. You can put oatmeal, acai, pudding, and any addition you like. I will be putting oatmeal today. This recipe is super easy to make, delicious, healthy, nutritious, and pleasing to the eye! Toppings are optional, and you can add anything you like, so get creative!

Time 15 – 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 papaya
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 2 1/2 – 3 cups water ( I used steel oats, so I added 3 cups. Rolled or instant oats can use less water)
• 1 egg
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 tbsp sunflower seeds
• 1/2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp goji berries
• 1 tbsp walnuts ( almonds is also an option )
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 – 1 tsp honey ( optional, agave can be used, and sweetness is up to your preference )
• milk or tea ( optional, pair well with the oatmeal for breakfast )

Heat up some water in a pot with the oatmeal and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes on medium-high heat. Then crack an egg inside and let it boil for another 5 minutes. Stir once in a while and add in the salt.

Cut the papaya in half and take out the seeds while waiting on the oatmeal to be done.

Once the oatmeal is done, pour into a bowl and scoop into the papayas. The remaining oatmeal can be saved for later, or eaten along with the papaya.

Lastly, topple with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, goji berries, cinnamon, and honey to make a nutritious and yummy breakfast! I love strawberries, so I added it as well. I enjoy eating this with a glass of milk on the side =)

Enjoy!^.^