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Jenna

Gut-Healthy Banana Mint Smoothie

This soothing banana mint smoothie is packed with electrolytes, vitamins, and gut-friendly pre- and probiotics. Tart, yet slightly sweet, this thick smoothie is perfect for rehydrating, easing bloating, and supporting digestion after a trip. Whether you're recovering from travel or just craving something cool and nourishing, this smoothie is a revitalizing drink any time of day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup fresh mint
  • 1 cup 1% plain, unsweetened kefir
  • 3 Tbsp organic sprouted old fashioned oats
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 3/4 scoop vanilla protein powder I use Orgain organic protein
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1/2 inch cube of fresh ginger (optional)

Equipment

  • Blender I love my Vitamix 6300, but any blender will do.

Instructions
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
    For best texture and to go easy on your blender, add the ingredients in the order listed above - ie, liquid, and leafy greens at the bottom by the blades with frozen fruit and ice on top.

Notes

Kefir can be substituted for dairy or plant-based milk, but you will lose some of the digestive benefits and nutrition may vary. 
If you live by a Patel Brothers grocery store, I highly recommend purchasing your fresh mint from them. You can get an entire bundle for 99 cents, and I've found the quality to be worlds beyond my other local grocery stores.