Description
This delicious dehydrated papaya granola is a simple yet satisfying breakfast recipe. It’s perfect for adding to a healthy smoothie bowl or being eaten by itself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe papaya fruits
- 3 cups oats (non-GMO & gluten-free)
- 1 ¼ cups of shredded coconut
- 1 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
- ¼ cup pepitas
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to peel the fresh papaya fruit.
- Cut the fruits in half and remove the papaya seeds with a spoon.
- Remove the skin from the papaya and slice the papaya into thin slices, no more than 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the papaya slices on food dehydrator trays, leaving enough space between the pieces to promote airflow.
- Dry papaya slices at 125 degrees Fahrenheit for 9-10 hours.
- If the pieces are not completely dry after 10 hours, continue drying them but check on them periodically. Larger and thicker slices can take up to 16 hours.
- After drying the papaya pieces, let them cool completely at room temperature.
- To make the granola, mix the rolled oats, shredded coconut, macadamia nuts, pepitas, sesame seeds, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt in a large bowl.
- Divide the mixture into two equal parts and spread them into thin layers on two cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the granola in an oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
- Rotate the trays halfway through the baking time for even heat distribution.
- The granola is done when it is golden brown and crunchy. Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- With a pair of clean kitchen scissors, cut the dried papaya slices into bite-sized papaya pieces and mix the diced papaya pieces into the cooled granola.
- Store the tropical dehydrated papaya granola in an airtight container or use right away!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Drying Time: 12-16 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 657kcal
- Sugar: 49g
- Sodium: 269mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 16.5g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 13.5g
- Protein: 13g