Gut-Boosting High-Fiber Smoothie
Need a quick, tasty way to pack fiber, antioxidants, and probiotics into one glass? This creamy berry–banana blend hides a stealthy scoop of white beans for extra fiber and plant protein, while a Vitaminis Gut Health shot delivers live Bacillus coagulans plus prebiotic fiber to keep your microbiome humming. One serving lands around 18–20 g of dietary fiber—that’s roughly 70–80 % of the 25 g daily target—helping you stay fuller longer, support regular digestion, and maintain steady energy.
🛒 Ingredients
- 🍌 1 medium banana ― adds natural sweetness and ~3 g fiber
- 🫘 ½ cup cooked white beans, rinsed and drained ― mild taste, creamy texture, ~5 g fiber and 4 g protein
- 🥛 1 cup unsweetened almond milk ― keeps it dairy-free with a light nutty flavor
- 🫐 ½ cup frozen mixed berries ― antioxidants, bright color, ~4 g fiber
- 🌱 1 Tbsp ground flaxseeds ― omega-3s plus ~2 g fiber
- ⚙️ 1 tsp chia seeds ― gelatinous thickness, omega-3s, ~4 g fiber
- 💚 1 × 2.5 oz Vitaminis Gut Health shot ― probiotics + chicory fiber for extra gut support
- 🌰 ½ tsp cinnamon (optional) ― balances blood sugar and warms up the flavor
- ❄️ Ice cubes as needed for thickness
🥤 Directions
- Layer and load: Pour almond milk into your blender first, then add banana, white beans, berries, flax, chia, cinnamon, ice, and finally the Vitaminis shot. This order prevents clumping under the blades.
- Blend until velvety: 30–45 seconds on high, pausing to scrape the sides if necessary, until no flecks remain and the smoothie is frothy.
- Taste-test: Too thick? Splash in extra almond milk. Too thin? Add a few more frozen berries or a quarter avocado for creaminess.
- Sip fresh: Drink immediately to maximize the live probiotics and enjoy peak flavor.
💡 Why this combo works
- Beans in a smoothie? Their neutral taste disappears behind fruit while lending fiber, resistant starch, and a satiating, milk-shake-like texture.
- Flax + chia: These tiny seeds swell with liquid, slowing digestion and delivering heart-healthy omega-3s.
- Vitaminis Gut Health shot: Supplies tough, spore-based probiotics that survive your stomach acid, plus chicory-root fiber that feeds those good bugs once they arrive.
- Fiber synergy: Soluble fiber from beans and flax forms a gel that traps cholesterol, while insoluble fiber from berries “sweeps” your system—giving you a balanced gut reset.
🚀 Customize it!
- Full 25 g fiber goal: Blend in 2 Tbsp oat bran or 1 Tbsp psyllium husk.
- Extra protein: Add ½ scoop vanilla plant protein or 3 Tbsp hemp hearts.
- Nut-free: Swap almond milk for oat, hemp, or soy milk.
- Greens boost: Toss in a handful of baby spinach—taste-neutral but micronutrient-dense.
Blend, pour, and let your gut 🌿 thrive—all in under five minutes. Cheers to clean, transparent nutrition!