Blueberry and dragonfruit smoothie bowl

This is a favourite breakfast for me during the summer months.

I use organic blueberries in this smoothie bowl because the regular kind are sprayed heavily with pesticides, which is something women with endometriosis are best avoiding. 

Dragonfruit is available in supermarkets all year around in Queensland, but if you can't find it you could always replace with some papaya or half a banana.

Why do I love this smoothie bowl recipe? It's easy, delish and jam packed with nutrients. It's also macro-nutrient balanced with protein, healthy fats from the chia seeds and complex carbohydrates. I also use a prebiotic fibre called partially hydrolysed guar gum, it can be found online here.

Think of prebiotic fibre as food for our gut bacteria, it helps feed our friendly gut bacteria and has a range of benefits for digestion, our immune system and even our mood. Partially hydrolysed guar gum (or phgg) can be helpful for those with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth).

I also use a protein powder called Inca Inchi, it's packed with nutrients including calcium which is so important for women with endometriosis. The other type of protein powder I like is hemp powder which is available at most supermarkets and health food stores.

I use a combination of pure coconut milk and calcium enriched rice milk in this recipe but you can choose whatever plant based milk you prefer.

You'll need:

• 1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries

• 1/2 dragonfruit chopped

• 1 tablespoon of protein powder

• 1 tablespoon of chia, plus 1 teaspoon reserved to sprinkle on top

• 1 cup of plant based milk

• 2 teaspoons of partially hydrolysed guar gum (phgg) (optional)

• 1/2 a cup of homemade granola (or a low sugar brand such as Food For Health which is available at super markets)

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a blender except for the reserved chia seeds and granola. Pour into a bowl and top with seeds and granola.

Hope you enjoy this endometriosis friendly recipe as much as I do!

Yours in health,

Meredith x