Breakfast Frozen Banana Smoothie

Breakfasts, when you live with endometriosis, can be tricky. A lot of us suffer from frequent nausea, so having an appetite early in the morning can be a challenge. In my case, anything with added sugar or gluten causes me the worst case of endo belly, so breakfast cereals are a no-go.

One day, I began making frozen smoothies, and especially in the summer, they are wonderfully tasty and kind to my stomach. This is a super simple recipe, one that doesn't even require one of those fancy bullet-blenders. All you have to do is use whatever mixer or blender you have around, and just ensure you blitz the mixture for a really long time. You end up with a super nutritious and refreshing drink that feels like a treat.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Makes: 1 serving

Ingredients for frozen banana smoothie

• 1 frozen banana, cut in big chunks
• 1 tsp of peanut butter
• 250ml of coconut milk
• A handful of kale or spinach
• A pinch of cinnamon or cocoa

Directions for frozen banana smoothie

1. Add all of the ingredients to your blender. If you have a small one, blitz the banana, leafy vegetables and peanut butter first, then add the milk, a little at a time.
2. Blend, blend, continue to blend, then blend some more.
3. Pour your mix into your favorite glass.
4. Sprinkle some cinnamon, and if you’re feeling fancy add some organic cocoa too. Enjoy!