3 Endo-Friendly Breakfast Ideas That Aren’t Boring

I’ll be honest, I hate breakfast. Don’t get me wrong, I love breakfast food, I just hate eating it at breakfast time. Even so, being on the #EndoDiet doesn’t really allow me to have my usual feast, which almost always included mimosas, eggs, bacon, sausage, and French toast.

But, I haven’t given up hope just yet. I may not be an early riser (not by choice, anyway), but these quick-and-easy, Endo-friendly breakfasts have made my mornings a bit better.

Creamy Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients 

• 3/4 cup frozen DOLE® Blueberries
• 6 oz. plain low-fat Greek yogurt [Avocado is a great sub]
• 1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 Medium banana, peeled
• 1-2 Dates (pitted)
• 1/4 cup 2% milk (or any non-dairy milk of your choice)

Directions

1. Layer all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

PB&J Overnight Oats

Ingredients 

• 3/4 cup frozen DOLE® Mixed Berries, divided
• 1/3 cup rolled oats [gluten-free]
• 1 tsp. chia seeds
• 1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup 2% milk (or any unsweetened non-dairy milk of  your choice)
• 1 Tbsp. peanut butter or your favorite nut or seed butter

Directions

1. Mix 1/2 cup of frozen mixed berries, oats, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk in a container with a lid.
2. Cover mixed oats and store in the fridge overnight.
3. Uncover and enjoy! (Want it warm? Just pop your oats in the microwave for one-to-two minutes on high).
4. Top your overnight oats with peanut butter, fruit preserves, and remaining berries, which can be enjoyed from the freezer or thawed for 30 seconds in the microwave.

Note: Add your favorite fruit preserves for extra sweetness. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free rolled oats.

Island Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup frozen DOLE® Mango Chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen DOLE® Tropical Gold Pineapple Chunks, reserving a few pieces for garnish
• 8 oz. unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 Medium banana, peeled
• 1 Scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
• 1 tsp. coconut flakes
• 1 Tbsp. macadamia nuts, crushed

Directions 

1. Add mango, pineapple, coconut milk, banana, and protein powder in blender; blend until smooth.
2. Pour smoothie into a bowl.
3. Top smoothie with coconut flakes, macadamia nuts, and remaining pineapple chunks. Grab a spoon and enjoy.