Gut Health Smoothie Recipe (Nutritionist-Approved)
If you’re working on your gut health or digestion, try this delicious Gut Health Smoothie full of health-promoting ingredients! With both prebiotic and probiotic ingredients, this is a smoothie you can feel good about drinking.
This recipe was originally published in March, 2024. It was updated with new photos in January, 2025.
Smoothies can be a great way to support good gut health. Whether you are recovering from an infection or you need to boost your digestion, this particular gut-friendly smoothie recipe should help.
Smoothies are also great for gut health because they are blended which is perfect for people with digestive issues. This means that your digestive system doesn’t have to do as much work to break down the ingredients to absorb the nutrients.
Best of all, this healthy green smoothie tastes great and can serve as an easy way to boost your overall nutrition and nutrient absorption. This is just one of my favorite healthy digestion smoothies and smoothies to lose belly fat fast.
Key Ingredients
- Almond milk makes a great base for this smoothie and helps create a creamy texture.
- Greek yogurt contains live probiotics and good bacteria, which are known to support the gut microbiome, enhancing digestive health and immune function. It’s a probiotic-rich food that has health benefits including protein.
- Kiwi and apples are green fruits high in dietary fiber, which promotes healthy bowel movements and supports a balanced gut microbiota. Kiwi specifically has been studied for its positive effects on bowel regularity and digestive health due to the prebiotic fibers which is a type of fiber that can support a healthy microbiome.
- Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats and fiber, both of which are beneficial for heart health and may aid in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome.
- Traditionally used for its gastrointestinal benefits, ginger can help in alleviating nausea and improving digestion due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Honey adds a nice sweetness to this smoothie, plus raw honey adds natural anti-bacterial properties. This is great for anyone suffering from bacterial infections, such as H. Pylori.
Please see the full recipe card for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Substitutes
- You can use whatever type of milk you like best, including dairy milk or any other type of non-dairy milk like nut or seed milk. If you have irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, digestive problems, or abdominal pain after consuming dairy milk or yogurt, then try using a dairy-free version instead.
- Feel free to use a non-dairy yogurt if you don’t consume dairy products. You’ll still get the same active probiotics and beneficial bacteria even from non-dairy yogurt (just be sure to use one with active cultures or live cultures).
- Try to use an organic yogurt if possible (see my related review, “Is Two Good Yogurt Healthy?“).
- I like to use fresh ginger in this recipe, but you could also use ground ginger.
Recipe Steps
This is an overview of how to make this recipe. See the full recipe card below!
Step One
Combine ingredients in a blender. Lock on the lid.
Step Two
Blend for 30-45 seconds or until the ingredients are thick and creamy. Serve immediately!
I hope you agree that this is one of your new favorite gut-healthy smoothies that tickle your taste buds. It’s one of the best ways to get prebiotic fiber as well as being a good source of fiber.
Looking to gain weight? Try my 1,000 calorie smoothie. You may also like my Liver Detox Smoothie.
Recipe Tips
- This recipe can easily be doubled for more servings.
- This recipe can be made dairy-free by using a plant-based yogurt (I like coconut yogurt). Look for one with live probiotics to support your good gut bacteria and overall gut health.
- Feel free to get creative with this recipe. You could use ingredients like chia seeds, coconut milk, flax seeds, coconut water, cocoa powder, protein powders, dark leafy greens, hemp seeds, or other probiotic-rich foods that are great for the immune system and digestive tract.
- The nutritional info for this recipe is based on using a cow’s milk-based Greek yogurt. Using a non-dairy yogurt will reduce the protein content and may affect other nutrient levels as well.
Recipe FAQs
This smoothie recipe can be suitable for people with lactose intolerance since it uses almond milk, a lactose-free alternative. Ensure the Greek yogurt is either lactose-free or substituted with a lactose-free yogurt or a plant-based yogurt to maintain its gut-friendly probiotic benefits without causing discomfort.
This smoothie can be used as a light meal replacement, especially for breakfast or a snack, thanks to its balanced content of fiber, healthy fats, protein, and carbohydrates.
However, for a more substantial meal, consider complementing it with other protein sources or whole grains to ensure you’re meeting your nutritional needs. Or, try adding a scoop of a clean protein powder.
While this delicious smoothie is best enjoyed fresh to maximize its nutritional value and taste, you can prepare it up to 24-48 hours in advance.
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and give it a good shake or stir before drinking, as separation may occur.
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Gut Health Smoothie (Prebiotic & Probiotic)
If you’re working on your gut health or digestion, try this delicious Gut Health Smoothie full of health-promoting ingredients! With both prebiotic and probiotic ingredients, this is a smoothie you can feel good about drinking.
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (be sure to use a dairy-free option for dairy-free diets)
- 1 ripe kiwi, peeled (you can leave the skin on for extra fiber)
- 1 small green apple, cored and chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons raw honey
- Ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)
Instructions
- In the pitcher of a blender, combine the almond milk, yogurt, kiwi, apple, lime juice, avocado, ginger, and honey. You can also add ice cubes if you want a colder and thicker result.
- Lock on the lid and blend for 30-45 seconds, or until the ingredients are fully combined and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled for more servings.
- This recipe can be made dairy-free by using a plant-based yogurt (I like coconut yogurt).
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18.8 g
- Sodium: 122.8 mg
- Fat: 10.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.3 g
- Fiber: 5.4 g
- Protein: 8.6 g
- Cholesterol: 9.3 mg
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About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition and is a certified holistic nutritionist. She is a top wellness and food blogger with over 5 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send her a message through her contact form.
Note: this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for recommendations related to your individual situation.
Hi Carrie
I hope you’re doing well. I’ve been using the gut healthy Kiwi and Apple smoothie recipe you shared many times and love it every time. However, I was wondering if I would be doing any injustice by adding half a frozen banana. I noticed the sugar content is high, so I didn’t want to add something that wouldn’t provide additional benefits, just for the sake of trying something different.
Looking forward to your thoughts!
Hi Pauline, unless you have reason to limit natural sugars from fruits, I think adding 1/2 of frozen banana is just fine! It will make the smoother thicker and creamier. Enjoy!
Tastes amazing and makes me feel amazing too!