Fertility Banana Icecream Recipe

Fertility is not just about making babies, but rather a deeper reflection of optimal health, nutrition, balance & vitality. Whilst there are infinite variations on ‘normal’, for the ladies at least, it means experiencing a balanced menstrual cycle, free of debilitating pain, mood swings, skin breakouts, weight fluctuations, and without drive to overeat.

Here at awaken your health, we love nothing more than harmonised hormones and are dedicated to helping you achieve just that! Each Friday, we will post recipes, tips, give examples of common clinical presentations and the latest research that will help you nurture your hormones and promote optimum fertility.

To celebrate the last weeks of summer we are starting with our super simple and delicious banana “icecream” recipe.

Balance-Banana Ice-Cream

If you haven’t tried making banana ice-cream before, then you are in for a treat! This recipe is not only gluten, dairy and sugar-free but also contains essential nutrients & ingredients that help balance hormones and promote fertility including:

  • Maca– this South American root vegetable has been used for centuries to boost fertility. It is a hormone balancing, libido & stamina enhancing superfood that is also nutrient-rich.

  • Coconut butter– A rich source of mct saturated fat, which provides the building blocks needed for hormone synthesis. Not enough fat in our diets can lead to poor hormone production and hormonal disturbance.

  • Cinnamon– This super spice is fantastic for improving insulin sensitivity and balancing blood sugar levels. It also promotes blood flow to the reproductive organs. Balanced blood sugar levels are essential for regular ovulation and healthy hormonal balance.

  • Banana– High in tryptophan, which converts to serotonin or our ‘happiness hormone’ and helps ward off postnatal depression. Bananas are also high in potassium, an essential nutrient for regulating blood pressure and preventing pre-eclampsia.

Ingredients:

  • 2x frozen bananas (peel, chop & freeze)

  • 1tsp maca powder

  • 1 tbs coconut butter or oil

  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon

  • Optional: chopped nuts or seeds of choice – pepitas or cashews are excellent for their generous Zinc content.

Method
Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. If bananas are too frozen, add 1 tablespoon of water. Add chopped seeds or nuts!


Enjoy!

Wishing you all peace & happiness. 

Yours in good health,

Tabitha x

Tabitha McIntosh