Pitaya Bowl with Peanut Butter Granola

Attending college in California meant lots of Pitaya Bowls, In-n-Out, and trips to the beach. (Usually all three happened at the same time.) Pitaya Bowls are super easy to make and can be topped with yummy, homemade Peanut Butter Granola, and a variety of fresh fruit. If you are not going to make the granola, skip to Step 5.

Serves 2

Ingredients:
Pitaya Base:
1 cup pitaya, frozen
2 medium bananas, frozen
1 cup coconut water

Peanut Butter Granola:
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups rolled oats (extra thick oats, if you can find them)

Toppings:
Sliced strawberries
Blackberries
Peanut Butter Granola
Unsweetened coconut flakes

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 275°F/140°C. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a microwave safe bowl add peanut butter and honey. Microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until peanut butter and honey are melted. Add in cinnamon, kosher salt, and vanilla. Stir until combined. Fold in oats until completely coated.

3. Transfer oats to a prepared baking sheet. Spread oats on pan, using the bottom of a glass or your hands to slightly compact the oats into an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, flipping pan and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

4. Once oats have cooled break into smaller pieces and store in an airtight container.

5. In a blender, blend pitaya, bananas, and coconut water until completely combined.

6. Transfer blended pitaya mixture into a bowl.

7. Garnish with your toppings.

Pro Tip: Pitaya a.k.a. Dragon Fruit may not be available in the freezer section at your grocery. If you can find it fresh here is a how-to cut and freeze it. If you can’t find it fresh or frozen you can also use Açai as a 1:1 substitution. Açai has a different flavor profile and is a deep purple but is still amazing in a smoothie bowl.