Papaya Boats

 A special morning treat for you and your family.  Add a sprinkle of granola for more crunch.

Papaya Boats

Papaya Boats Recipe

Makes 4 servings.  ½ ripe papaya per serving. 

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients 

2 papayas, rinsed and peeled 

1 medium banana, peeled and sliced 

1 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced 

1 cup sliced strawberries 

1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 

¾ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 

1 tablespoon honey* 

2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint (optional)

Preparation 

Cut papayas in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Place each half in a medium plate. 

Place an equal amount of banana, kiwifruit, strawberries, and oranges in each papaya half.

Combine yogurt, honey and mint; mix well. Spoon over fruit before serving.

Nutrition information per serving

Calories 195, Carbohydrate 46 g,  dietary Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g,  Cholesterol 2 mg, and Sodium 40 mg.