10 Best Vegan Smoothies That Help Digestion
Suffering from digestion issues is no fun at all and many of us encounter it, along with the annoying bloating and gas. Smoothies are such an easy snack to incorporate into your day to help with digestion. These vegan smoothies can help with your uncomfortable stomach and they taste yummy too!
1. Smoothie Packed With Fiber
Fiber is a staple ingredient when it comes to your digestion! However, too much can upset your stomach and too little can cause a backup. Packing your vegan smoothies with fiber helps clean out your digestive system while keeping it healthy in passing your bowels. It also aids in flushing your cholesterol and other harmful toxins out.
How to make this smoothie:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup soy milk (or any dairy-free milk)
- Handful of ice
Blend everything up until smooth, add more milk for a thinner consistency or less to make it thicker. Serves two. Pour and enjoy!
2. Turmeric Smoothie
You’re probably scrunching up your nose at the thought of adding a spice into a smoothie, but turmeric has so many great health benefits! Turmeric can help aid in digestion with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. While it is a strong spice and can be intense if too much is used, pairing it with tropical fruits creates a tasty blend!
How to make this smoothie:
- 1 cup non-dairy milk (coconut or cashew)
- 1 cup pineapple (cubed)
- 1 cup mango (cubed)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
Blend until smooth, you can serve for two or make it a smoothie bowl and top with coconut flakes, pineapple and mango slices, or even some granola. Enjoy this yummy anti-inflammatory vegan smoothie!
3. Strawberry Banana Date Smoothie
Adding dates into your smoothies is a way to sweeten your smoothie naturally, without having to add a bunch of sugar or sugar-packed things. Medjool dates are a fruit that is packed with nutrients like potassium, calcium, many B vitamins, and fiber, which help with digestion.
Like prunes or plums, they help with constipation and keep things moving. This smoothie is not only great in helping you out but it tastes super delicious too!
How to make this smoothie:
- 2-3 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- ½ cup strawberries
- ¼ raw almonds
Blend completely for a smooth consistency and serve, enjoy this rich-tasting smoothie!
4. Papaya Smoothie
Papayas are excellent in helping with bloating and gas because they contain digestive enzymes that promote in keeping things moving. Bananas contain natural prebiotics which help the digestive system and as we’ve mentioned before, turmeric aids with inflammation.
Using dairy-free milk, especially hemp milk which is packed with Omega 3, helps digestion because it’s easier to digest than cows’ milk.
How to make this smoothie:
- 1 frozen banana
- ¼ papaya (chopped)
- 1 cup dairy-free milk (hemp milk is yummy)
- 1 tbsp cashew nut butter
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
Blend all together and serve!
5. Flaxseed Cauliflower Smoothie
Don’t be turned off by the fact that cauliflower is an ingredient in this smoothie! It has so many benefits because it’s jam-packed with fiber, which we all know is essential for digestion. You’ll never know it’s in there!
How to make this smoothie:
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup frozen cauliflower florets
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ cup spinach
- 1 apple (peeled and diced)
- 1 ¼ cup dairy-free milk
- 1 tbsp flaxseed
Combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly. Pour and enjoy one of these yummy vegan smoothies!
6. Kiwi And Celery Green Smoothie
Kiwi is such a great fruit to integrate into your vegan smoothies to aid in digestion and constipation because it holds prebiotic carbohydrate fibers and proteolytic enzymes. Celery juice supports in reducing inflammation in the stomach and is rich in vitamins A, C, and folate.
How to make this smoothie:
- 6 oz fresh celery juice
- 2 kiwis (peeled)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 4 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 twig of parsley
Blend in a high-speed blender until completely smooth. Serve and enjoy!
7. Ginger Papaya Smoothie
If you haven’t noticed yet, papaya is rich in so many health boosting properties. Ginger is another spice that promotes easier digestion and also helps with muscle pain and soreness.
How to make this smoothie:
- 1 ½ cups frozen papaya
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup carrots (chopped)
- 2 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
Blend in high-speed blender until smooth. Enjoy the goodness that is this smoothie!
8. Cranberry Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cranberries are a natural source for antibiotic and antiviral properties. Pears and hemp seeds are wonderful in providing fiber. All of these ingredients are amazing for the health of your gut.
How to make this smoothie:
- 2 cups cranberries (frozen)
- 2 pears (diced)
- ½ cup dairy-free milk
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- ¾ tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
Combine all ingredients into high-speed blender and blend until creamy smooth. Serves two!
9. Acai Smoothie
Out of all these vegan smoothies, an acai smoothie is my all-time favorite! Acai is a very strong berry, packed with properties to help your body’s overall health! They are even known to help possibly prevent cancer!
How to make this smoothie:
*use all frozen fruit for a creamier smoothie
- 1 banana
- 1 acai berry pack
- 4 pineapple chunks
- 2 strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- 2 tsp chia seeds
Blend all thoroughly until smooth. Pour and serve!
10. Watermelon Chia Seed Smoothie
Chia seeds are filled with Omega 3 and fiber! This is one of the easiest but rewarding vegan smoothies you can make! You get an action-packed smoothie full of nutrients and the taste is just as good!
How to make this smoothie:
- 2 cups watermelon chunks
- 1 cup strawberries
- 4 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1-inch piece of ginger
- 1 ½ tsp maple syrup
Blend completely in high-speed blender and enjoy!
