Mangosteen Passion Fruit Smoothie {Breakfast Club}

Feeling that mid-week slump? Click on over for a tasty energy boost with Mangosteen...

Known as the 'Queen of Fruits', Mangosteen boasts an impressive list of health benefits. It's a tropical berry with a dark purple rind and white, fleshy pulp. But did you know that you can also get it as a powder?

Yup, organic, non-GMO powder. The fruit itself can be found at most Asian markets, but they are not always readily available here, so the powdered version comes in handy.

This particular powder is made from the fruit's purple rind, is low in fat, high in calcium, with impressive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties (source) and tastes great!

From beets to blueberries to pomegranate, a powdered version exists. They are perfect for adding natural colour to baked goods (as seen with my test macarons), and convenient for whipping up smoothies when my favourite fruits are not in season.