Mocha smoothie

I love this smoothie, it's just delish. Sometimes I just don't feel like a big breakfast first thing but need something in my belly and a pick-me-up. I'm sure you already guessed that this recipe contains coffee, I would suggest you avoid coffee if you're struggling with endo pain. Personally I find one coffee a day is ok for me.You can always omit the coffee and double the quantity of cacao to create a chocolate flavour. It will be a thicker consistency by omitting the coffee.This smoothie uses pre-cooked pumpkin and zucchini, I cook batches of these veggies every week and keep in the fridge/freezer for later use in salads or smoothies like this.It may seem odd using veggies in a smoothie but I promise you can't taste them, they just provide a creamy consistency that fills you up.You'll need:

• 1/2 cup of coconut milk

• A handful of ice

• 3/4 cup of espresso (cooled)

• 3/4 cup of pre-cooked pumpkin

• 1/4 cup of pre-cooked frozen zucchini (best steamed then frozen)

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• 1 tbsp cacao

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• A few drops of stevia (to equal one tsp sugar)

• 1/4 tsp of vanilla powder (I buy pure vanilla powder online, it's expensive but lasts for ages)

Method:Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, serve immediately and if you like, top with some crushed nuts, coconut flakes or some chopped banana.Enjoy!Meredith x