Tropical Green Smoothie for Digestion

This tropical green smoothie for digestion quickly soothes stomach aches and resets the digestive tract—easy to make at home in just 5 minutes from healthy ingredients. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• Refreshing tropical taste
• High in gut-healing enzymes
• Full of antioxidants

Sometimes your gut just needs a gentle reset, and this tropical green smoothie for digestion is just the thing! The combination of healthful ingredients soothes stomach aches, bloating and indigestion. For best results enjoy this smoothie every morning before heavier foods, but it can help digestive issues any time of the day.

This smoothie is packed with gut-soothing ingredients like pineapple, mango and ginger. These fruits contain gut-healthy enzymes which assist in breaking down proteins as well as reducing inflammation in the digestive tract. Pineapple is also high in vitamin C which is an antioxidant that strengthens immune function, encourages collagen production and reduces oxidative stress.

Mango has a unique antioxidant called mangiferin, which is only found in mango fruits. Mangiferin helps lower oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. This can help lower the risk of chronic diseases that develop over time.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this tropical green smoothie for digestion.

Chia seeds: Can be added dry or soaked. To soak chia seeds place in a bowl with just enough water to cover them and let sit for 5 minutes or until they appear swollen.

Celery: Chopped into small chunks to prevent stringy bits in the smoothie. You can skip this prep if using a high power blender.

Spinach: Wash any dirt from the leaves before adding to the blender.

Ginger: Fresh ginger root with the skin removed.

Orange: Adds volume and liquid to the smoothie.

Frozen mango, pineapple & banana: Gives the smoothie a cold fruity base.

Cold water: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

Hydrating

Staying properly hydrated is a basic requirement for optimal health. By incorporating daily smoothies you can maintain your ideal hydration level more easily. Start each morning with a smoothie for easy hydration!

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothies are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothies nutrient rich.

Variations

Make it sweeter

This tropical green smoothie for digestion is a nice balance of tangy and sweet, but if you prefer a very sweet smoothie add 1 tablespoon of agave syrup. Alternatively, try adding a handful of sweet green grapes or 2-3 medjool dates with the pits removed.

Adjust the consistency

If you prefer a thicker consistency you can try the recipe using a bit less liquid than what is suggested. If you want a thinner consistency, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

Make it creamier

For a slightly thicker, more creamy smoothie consistency replace the cold water with oat milk or light coconut milk. You can also use a different plant milk like almond or soy.

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Pour into a glass and serve your tropical green smoothie for digestion.

Prep & Blending

Freeze fruit ahead

Cut up your favourite and smoothie essential fruits to freeze and have on hand. By keeping frozen fruit available, a quick smoothie is only ever 5 minutes away! You can make smoothies without frozen fruit and just use fresh fruit if you prefer. But the cool, thick and creamy consistency of most recipes comes from a base of frozen fruit like banana, mango, pineapple, strawberries, etc.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothies from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Don’t over blend

Try to blend your smoothie for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothies will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothies that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. It can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

Chill your glass

By placing your smoothie glass in the freezer for a few moments you can help your smoothie stay cool for longer. This is especially helpful if you’re in a hot climate. Pop it into the freezer while you are prepping and blending, then take it out when it’s time to pour your finished smoothie!

FAQ’s

Are vegan smoothies healthy?

Yes! Generally smoothies are very healthy to consume, depending on what ingredients are used. Plant based smoothies are rich in fibre and nutrients.

Can I lose weight with smoothies?

Smoothies are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally lower calorie and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired like a huge meal would.

Can smoothies be refrigerated?

Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothies for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar.

Can I make smoothies without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothies with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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