Season 09 - Breakfast / S09B27
Papaya Smoothie Bowl with Granola
Story
Don Luis remembers the mornings in his abuela’s backyard, where papayas grew wild and sweet under the Puerto Rican sun 🌞🇵🇷. She would slice them open with her trusty machete, and the scent alone was enough to wake up the whole barrio. One morning, while Don Luis was experimenting with leftover fruit, he blended some papaya with yogurt, added granola on top, and just like that—a smoothie bowl was born! 🎉🥣 Now, in his rustic kitchen, Don Luis brings that same island magic to the table—only now, he lets the kids top their own bowls with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey 🍯. It’s a breakfast that feels like a mini vacation in every spoonful! Time & Nutrition
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe papaya chunks 🧡
- 1 banana (sliced) 🍌
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) 🥄
- 0.25 cup orange juice or coconut water 🥤
- 0.5 cup granola (your favorite kind) 🌾
- 0.25 cup blueberries 🫐
- 0.25 cup strawberries, sliced 🍓
- 2 tsp honey (optional) 🍯
- Ice cubes (3–4, optional for extra chill ❄️)
Instructions
- 1Add papaya, banana, Greek yogurt, and orange juice (or coconut water) to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy 🍹.
- 2Add a few ice cubes if you want it colder—blend again.
- 3Pour into two bowls 🥣🥣.
- 4Top each bowl with granola, blueberries, strawberries, and a drizzle of honey 💫.
- 5Serve immediately with a spoon and a smile 😄!
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
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