Chocolate Banana Protein Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients

Main Dish

• 2 tbs raw cacao

• 2 bananas

• 2 scoops protein powder

• 2 cups (16 oz) almond milk

• 2 tbs maple syrup or honey

• 1 cup (8 oz) ice

• 4 tbs chia seeds

• 2 tbs cacao nibs

• 2 tbs toasted almond flakes

• Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

Method

• Place the cacao, 1 banana, protein powder, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, ice and 3 tablespoons of chia seeds in a high-powered blender. Blitz until well combined and creamy.

• Divide the smoothie into two bowls. Slice the remaining banana and divide between the two bowls. Sprinkle with the remaining chia seeds, cacao nibs and toasted almond flakes.

• For an extra decadent treat, sprinkle some dark chocolate shavings over the breakfast bowl. Serve immediately.

To Serve

• Use a protein powder that is low in carbohydrates and fibre (under 1g per serve). Also look for one that is free from or low in artificial sweeteners. Australia's leading SIBO doctor, Dr Nirala Jacobi likes Clean Lean Protein and Vital Greens Vital Protein for her patients.

• Omit the chia seeds to make this suitable for Phase 2 on the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet.

Ingredients

Main Dish

• 2 tbs raw cacao

• 2 bananas

• 2 scoops protein powder

• 2 cups (500 ml) almond milk

• 2 tbs maple syrup or honey

• 1 cup (250 ml) ice

• 4 tbs chia seeds

• 2 tbs cacao nibs

• 2 tbs toasted almond flakes

• Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

Method

Main Dish

• Place the cacao, 1 banana, protein powder, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, ice and 3 tablespoons of chia seeds in a high-powered blender. Blitz until well combined and creamy.

• Divide the smoothie into two bowls. Slice the remaining banana and divide between the two bowls. Sprinkle with the remaining chia seeds, cacao nibs and toasted almond flakes.

• For an extra decadent treat, sprinkle some dark chocolate shavings over the breakfast bowl. Serve immediately.

Note

• Use a protein powder that is low in carbohydrates and fibre (under 1g per serve). Also look for one that is free from or low in artificial sweeteners. Australia's leading SIBO doctor, Dr Nirala Jacobi likes Clean Lean Protein and Vital Greens Vital Protein for her patients.

• Omit the chia seeds to make this suitable for Phase 2 on the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet.