Summer bliss on a stick: Prebiotic ice cream with myBioma Balance
The sun is shining and summer is in full swing – and with it comes the craving for something cool and delicious! This year, we have a new favourite frozen treat: creamy watermelon and blueberry ice pops. Not only do they taste amazing, but they also support your gut microbiome – thanks to their high fibre and polyphenol content. And we're adding a special "secret" ingredient for a good gut feeling: Our prebiotic supplement myBioma Balance.
This gut-friendly ice cream is easy to make at home and naturally sweetened with dates, watermelon and blueberries – no refined sugar needed. Creamy coconut milk gives it a lovely texture – fully plant-based, and free from lactose and gluten.
Ingredients
For 8 servings you need the following ingredients:
- 5 dates (dried and pitted)
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 40 g cracked oats
- 40 g linseeds (ground)
- 20 g myBioma Balance (approx. 2 tbsp)
- 400 g watermelon
- Juice of one lime
- 1 tsp linseed oil
- 100 g blueberries
With these ingredients you can easily create a delicious and microbiome-friendly ice cream.
Preparation
- Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a saucepan and stir in cracked oats and ground flaxseeds. Bring to the boil again, stirring constantly.
- Then let it cool for at least 10 minutes and add 2 tablespoons of myBioma Balance.
- Remove the seeds from the watermelon, then blend it together with the juice of one lime, dates, and linseed oil until smooth.
- Combine the coconut milk mixture with the watermelon purée, and gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until solid.
- Optionally, drizzle with dark chocolate - and enjoy!
Fruity, refreshing, and nutrient-rich: Our watermelon and blueberry ice cream with myBioma Balance proves that a gut-healthy diet is anything but boring!
That's why this ice cream is a gut-friendly treat
Our gut microbiome loves prebiotic fibre, polyphenols, and omega-3 fatty acids - so we loaded our ice cream recipe with plenty of these nourishing ingredients! Here are the health benefits at a glance:
Oats
Oats are rich in soluble fibre, particularly beta-glucans, which are converted by bacteria in the large intestine into short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate. Short-chain fatty acids are particularly important for a healthy intestinal mucosa. Beta-glucans also have anti-inflammatory effects, regulate blood sugar levels, and are beneficial for our heart health and immune system among other things.
Studies also show that regular consumption of oats can promote beneficial bacteria such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli (1).
Linseeds & linseed oil
Linseeds are rightly known as a local superfood: Their fibre content supports our microbiome, and their mucilaginous (gel-forming) properties promote smooth digestion. This helps combat constipation and hard stools effectively.
In addition, linseeds provide secondary plant substances such as lignans, which support our health as valuable antioxidants (2).
When linseeds are ground, their structure is broken down and their valuable nutrients become more accessible to our body.
Tip: Ideally, freshly grind your linseeds just before eating, using a grinder or mortar. If you buy pre-ground linseeds, make sure to consume them within a few months and store them airtight in the fridge. Otherwise, they tend to go rancid quickly, which makes them rather harmful than beneficial.
Linseed oil contains high amounts of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory potential. It is one of the healthiest plant oils, which can have a positive effect on our mental well-being and skin health, among other things (2).
Caution: Linseed oil should not be heated and should always be stored in the refrigerator.
Watermelon
Watermelons are not only a particularly refreshing summer snack, but also contain important micronutrients such as vitamins C and A. Also particularly noteworthy are their high levels of L-citrulline and lycopene. L-citrulline is an amino acid that, among other things, plays a role in digestive processes and can improve blood circulation and regeneration. Lycopene is a secondary plant compound responsible for the melon's red colour and, as a powerful antioxidant, protects our cells (3).
Blueberries
Blueberries are colourful health boosters rich in polyphenols like anthocyanins. These support our immune system and brain health, among other things. A large portion of these compounds reach the large intestine, where they act as prebiotics - feeding beneficial gut bacteria and promoting a diverse microbiome (4).
Dried blueberries are also one of the four ingredients in our prebiotic fibre complex myBioma Balance.
myBioma Balance – premium prebiotic supplement
Prebiotics are fibres that have a positive effect on the composition of your gut microbiome and ensure that, for example, bifidobacteria and lactobacilli can work diligently. You can learn more about it in this blog article: Prebiotics and Probiotics - can they really impact our health?
Our prebiotic supplement myBioma Balance (as the name suggests) supports a balanced microbiome – in a gentle but effective way. The main ingredients, acacia fibre and guar gum, are considered particularly well-tolerated – even for people who are sensitive to other prebiotics such as inulin. The polyphenols from blueberries and ginger complement the health-promoting effects with their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. If you would like to learn more about the individual ingredients, take a look at this blog article: myBioma Balance: These ingredients make the prebiotic so effective.
Normally, the prebiotic is simply dissolved in a glass of water and consumed sip by sip. Our ice cream recipe offers a delicious twist on your daily intake routine, bringing a soothing treat for the hot season.
Tip: For even more microbiome support, enjoy the ice cream mindfully and without distractions. This activates the gut-brain axis and signals to the body: Time for relaxation and digestion!
Give it a try and let us know in the comments if you enjoy the ice cream as much as we do. ☀️
References
- Singh RP, Bhardwaj A. β-glucans: a potential source for maintaining gut microbiota and the immune system. Front Nutr. May 5, 2023;10.
- Nowak W, Jeziorek M. The Role of Flaxseed in Improving Human Health. Healthcare (Basel). January 30, 2023;11(3):395.
- Nadeem M, Navida M, Ameer K, Iqbal A, Malik F, Nadeem MA, et al. A comprehensive review on the watermelon phytochemical profile and their bioactive and therapeutic effects. Food Science and Preservation. 2022;29(4):546–76.
- Wang X, Qi Y, Zheng H. Dietary polyphenol, gut microbiota, and health benefits. Antioxidants (Basel). June 20, 2022;11(6):1212.
