Description
Sweet and refreshing, this 10-minute kiwi smoothie with pineapple is made with a handful of good-for-you, low FODMAP-friendly ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1-2 ripe kiwis, peeled
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup pineapple (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup baby spinach, lightly steamed
- 1/4 cup lactose-free Greek yogurt or coconut milk yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), to taste
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional), to taste
- 1 scoop collagen peptides
- Optional: a few mint leaves
Instructions
- Lightly steam the spinach for 1–2 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender: kiwi, pineapple, spinach, yogurt, ginger, almond milk, maple syrup (if using), collagen.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust sweetness or spice to taste. Add more almond milk to thin, if needed.
- Pour into a glass and serve chilled. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
Notes
Make it thicker: Add a handful of ice or a few slices of frozen zucchini (surprisingly neutral and low FODMAP).
Add more protein: Add a scoop (20-25 grams) of protein powder. To keep this smoothie Low FODMAP, use a pure pea protein isolate or pure pumpkin seed protein (if well tolerated).
Prep ahead: Freeze your spinach and pineapple in smoothie packs for a quicker morning routine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: drinks
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16-18 ounces
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 19.6 g
- Sodium: 283.7 mg
- Fat: 4.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.1 g
- Fiber: 4.3 g
- Protein: 23.2 g
- Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
