Add this delicious and nutritious green banana smoothie recipe to your morning routine. Its great for gut health and has a high anti-inflamatroy effect.
Ingredients:
- 1 green banana
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup kefir or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
Instructions:
- Peel and chop the green banana and add it to a blender along with the baby spinach, frozen pineapple chunks, kefir or Greek yogurt, chia seeds, grated ginger, and water or unsweetened almond milk.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more water or unsweetened almond milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
This smoothie is packed with gut-friendly ingredients. The green banana provides resistant starch, which acts as a prebiotic to feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut. The baby spinach is rich in fiber, which also helps support gut health. Kefir or Greek yogurt provide probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help improve digestion and boost the immune system. The chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation in the gut. And the ginger provides a natural anti-inflammatory boost, which can help soothe the digestive system. Enjoy this smoothie as a healthy breakfast or snack to support your gut health.
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