Talk about a home delivery that I love to see on my doorstep: A box full of high-quality, freshly picked, tree-ripened strawberry papayas straight from Jamaica from Martha’s Best. These papayas are beyond good. I had to quickly make this Tropical Papaya Gelato because I was tempted to eat every papaya in the box as is (which I already did with one of the boxes). So easy to slice in half, spoon the seeds out, and scoop out the flesh, bite by bite. Nature’s perfect snack. And nature’s perfect gelato apparently…
I wanted to make sure that I kept the beautiful flavor of these papayas and wanted to use as little as ingredients as possible, keeping it a healthier dessert option, packed with tons of papaya’s nutrients and goodness.
This easy-to-make gelato only uses 3 ingredients with the option of possible add-ins: Coconut cream, maple or agave syrup, and papayas. That’s it, folks. Blend them together in a high speed blender and freeze it. In a matter of minutes you have a true-to-nature gelato that hits the spot. You’ll feel like you’re on a tropical island.
And the fact that you don’t need an ice cream maker takes this recipe to stellar status.
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PinIngredients
- 3 Martha’s Best papayas, deseeded and cubed
- 14 oz. can coconut cream (I get mine at Trader Joe’s)
- 2–3 Tbsp. maple or agave syrup (add more if preferred)
Optional add-ins:
- 1/3 c. shredded coconut
- 1/2 c. pineapple chunks
- 3 Tbsp. macadamia nuts or almonds, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Throw everything into a high-speed blender until smooth. Place into a metal loaf pan, cover, and freeze until set.
- Fold in the add-ins last before freezing if you want.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 portion
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 22g
- Fiber: 6.2g
- Protein: 3.4g
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Caitlin
July 16, 2015 at 11:29 amYum!! I love gelato, but I don’t think I’ve ever had papaya gelato!! Looks delicious!
Nicole Ericksen
June 22, 2015 at 9:16 amFabulous recipe! I love strawberry papaya!!
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Oliver Gilbert
June 22, 2015 at 6:40 amGreat recipe, thanks so much for sharing!
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Ana @ Ana's Rocket Ship
June 19, 2015 at 1:46 pmNow I feel rubbish cause the shops are shut and I want a papaya!
Christine (The Raw Project)
June 19, 2015 at 11:05 amThis looks divine, such a sweet and refreshing treat. Thanks!
Anna
June 19, 2015 at 10:44 amloove this!! so yummy
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Caitlin
June 19, 2015 at 6:36 ami’ve never had a papaya before! isn’t that sad?
Cara
June 19, 2015 at 7:05 amSo it sounds like you will NEED to buy a box of Martha’s Best papayas and see what you have been missing 🙂 They are seriously so good!
JUles
June 19, 2015 at 6:33 amThis looks delish!! Could you sub any fruit for this….maybe peaches?
Cara
June 19, 2015 at 7:00 amSure as long as you like the flavor combo of peaches and coconut 🙂
Natalia
June 19, 2015 at 6:32 amSimple yet so delicious!
Cara
June 19, 2015 at 7:01 amMy favorite: simple 🙂 Hope you like it!