This deliciously and naturally sweet papaya butter adds flavor and probiotics to pancakes, oatmeal, and toast. Enjoy it straight off the spoon too!
Fermented fruit purees of all kinds are a staple in our home.
I typically have two or even three seasonal favorites in the refrigerator at all times to use as a probiotic condiment for soaked pancakes, sprouted waffles, overnight oatmeal…or straight off the spoon in the afternoon 😉
Probiotically enhanced papaya puree is one of my favorites to make when the mildly sweet, fleshy fruit is in season in our community from May to September.
If you do not live in a tropical climate or it is off season, simply use dried papaya with no added sugar or preservatives or fresh papaya you’ve dehydrated yourself for year-round enjoyment!
Other probiotic purees our family regularly enjoys are:
Pro tip: Transforming your probiotic puree of choice into fermented sorbet is an easy way to make a healthy treat during hot months.
Probiotic Papaya Puree
This deliciously and naturally sweet papaya puree adds both flavor and probiotics to pancakes, oatmeal, and toast. Enjoy it straight off the spoon too!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds dried papaya (no sugar added) preferably organic
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup liquid whey
- 1/4 cup raw honey optional
- vegetable starter optional (use instead of whey for dairy-free option)
Instructions
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Place dried papaya spears in a large pot and just cover with filtered water.
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Bring to a boil, turn down the heat, and simmer until soft (about 20 minutes).
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Cool the pot on the counter for about 30 minutes until warm but not hot.
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Process in the food processor with the rest of the ingredients until smooth.
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Place papaya puree mixture in a half-gallon glass mason jar and close the lid tightly.
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Leave on the counter for 2 days and then refrigerate.
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Once fermented, probiotic papaya butter lasts for months refrigerated.
Hello Sarah, can taking a tsp of the puree help with digestion of meat and fats? I have a gallbladder full of stones and find it hard to digest these things. Thank you!
Papain enzyme in papaya is a proteolytic enzyme that helps break down proteins. Not so much for fats.
To digest your fats better, I recommend bitters. https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/bitters-invaluable-aid-to-fat-digestion/
I just love a ripe papaya with lime juice squeezed over it. This healthy papaya puree recipe was delicious over toast and I will have to make it again. Thanks for sharing something totally new with me.