About this recipe
If you grew up in Mexico, like I did, or visit the country often, you probably had a bowl just like this for breakfast—ripe papaya, orange slices, a spoonful of creamy yogurt, and crunchy granola on top. It’s simple, nourishing, and packed with tropical flavor. The best part? You can make it in 5 minutes or less with just a few fresh ingredients.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- No cooking required
- Full of fiber, probiotics, and natural sweetness
- Totally customizable—use dairy or plant-based yogurt
- Feels like breakfast in Mexico, even on a busy morning
- Not your typical Mexican breakfast like chilaquiles, entomatadas or enfrijoladas but still very, very Mexican.
Ingredient notes
- Papaya: Choose ripe, sweet papaya—no green spots or strong odor.
- Orange: Navel oranges work best.
- Yogurt: Use your favorite plain or vanilla yogurt.
- Granola: Adds crunch. Use store-bought or homemade granola, almond chunk granola, or your favorite.
- Optional: A drizzle of honey or maple syrup, lime juice for a tangy twist, or chia seeds for extra fiber.
How to make it (with variations)
- Prep the fruit: Peel and cube the papaya. Peel and slice the orange or cut it into segments.
- Layer: Add papaya and orange to a bowl. Top with a few spoonfuls of yogurt and finish with a sprinkle of granola.
- Serve: Optional—add honey, lime juice, or extra seeds.
Variations
- Add a banana or a mango for more sweetness.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes for a tropical vibe bowl.
- Use greek yogurt for more protein.
- For a kid-friendly version, serve it parfait-style in a cup.
Home cook to home cook tips
- If your papaya isn’t sweet enough, a tiny squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt can bring out the flavor, just like we do in Mexico 😉.
- You can meal prep the fruit ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a grab-and-go breakfast.
- Make it your own—play with textures: creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, juicy fruit.
Papaya Breakfast Bowl with Orange, Yogurt & Granola
Equipment
- 1 Cutting board
- Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe papaya peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 orange peeled and sliced or segmented
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt use coconut or cashew yogurt for dairy-free
- 1/4 cup granola
- Optional: honey or maple syrup for drizzling
- Optional: chia seeds toasted coconut, or lime juice
Instructions
- Add cubed papaya and orange slices to a bowl.
- Top with yogurt.
- Sprinkle with granola.
- Add any extras you like—drizzle of honey, sprinkle of chia seeds, or a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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