Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Good Digestion

What’s not to love about smoothies? They taste a bit like dessert, but allow you to pack in a load of nutrition. This dairy-free pineapple ginger smoothie, for example, is stocked with both prebiotics and probiotics. It’s also rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients, is low in added sugar, and has an amazing tropical flavor!

Dairy-Free Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for a Good Belly

This dairy-free pineapple ginger smoothie tastes amazing. But it also contains a very symbiotic blend of ingredients for good digestive health, based on the research I’ve read.

Banana

The prebiotics in bananas can help to “feed” the probiotics in this pineapple ginger smoothie, helping them to proliferate in our digestive system. They also contain pectins and other fibers that allow this somewhat high sugar fruit to still be good for our guts.

Pineapple

This tropical fruit contains natural digestive enzymes that are extracted to make supplements. To date, research has focused primarily on the supplements. However, many health practitioners have reported improved digestion in patients who regularly incorporate pineapple in their diets.

Probiotics

I originally created this dairy-free pineapple ginger smoothie with GoodBelly. The product I used is no longer available (they still have these products), but I’ve adapted this recipe to use yogurt or dairy-free probiotic powder  instead!

Flaxseed

The type of fiber in flax seeds has been shown to help in the digestive process and improve the intestinal absorption of nutrients. In addition, the lignans in flaxseed are linked to a reduction in colon cancer risk.

Ginger

This rhizome’s anti-queasy effects aren’t simply an old-wive’s tale. Research has proven its superpower for fighting unsettling symptoms. I often use powdered ginger for taste preferences. But for maximum potency, you can swap in 1 to 3 teaspoons of fresh crushed or minced ginger. It’s very strong, so start by blending in a little and add more as desired.

More Ingredient FAQs

• Banana: Do you have a banana-free option? Yes, mango is a delicious alternative in this recipe and also contains prebiotic fiber!
• Flaxseed: Can I substitute chia seeds? Chia seeds are a great alternative. They don’t contain the same lignans as flaxseed, but are still a good source of fiber, omega-3s and calcium.
• Sweetener: Can I use a different sweetener? The sweetener is truly optional, and your favorite type should work fine. I think agave or regular sugar are good options, but most sugar-free sweeteners will also be delicious.

Special Diet Notes: Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, optionally vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian. Just be sure to choose the yogurt and sweetener that suit your dietary needs.

Alisa Fleming

Dairy-Free Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

5 from 3 votes

This delicious smoothie is like a taste of the tropics! It's naturally sweet, but not too sweet, and boasts spicy notes of ginger. I also love that it's high in fiber and low in added sugar.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 208

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 small to medium banana frozen and broken into chunks
• ½ cup crushed pineapple or fresh pineapple
• ⅓ cup dairy-free yogurt see Yogurt Note below
• ½ tablespoon ground flaxseed
• ¼ teaspoon ginger powder or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 2 drops pure stevia or 1/2 teaspoon raw honey
• Water or dairy-free milk beverage if needed

Method

 

1. Put the banana, pineapple, yogurt, flaxseed, and ginger in your blender, and puree until smooth.
2. Taste, and blend in stevia or honey as needed to sweeten.
3. If the smoothie is too thick for your taste, thin with water or milk alternative.

Nutrition

Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 43.3gProtein: 2.7gFat: 4.9gSaturated Fat: 2.8gSodium: 21mgFiber: 6.1gSugar: 23.1g

Notes

Dairy-Free Yogurt Note: I originally created this smoothie recipe with GoodBelly Shots. You can still use their Pineapple Mango Wellness Shot where available. But I typically use So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt or Forager Unsweetened Yogurt. Or I use unsweetened dairy-free milk alternative and add some dairy-free probiotic powder.

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