Dairy-Free Gut Healing Smoothie
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Dairy-Free Gut Healing Smoothie
Description
The smoothie combines frozen banana for texture and sweetness with natural date sugar, while almond milk creates a dairy-free liquid base. Adding cacao powder lends a mild chocolate flavor without overwhelming sweetness. The incorporation of bone broth powder introduces collagen and nutrients thought to support gut healing.
The ingredients are blended at high speed until smooth and creamy, achieving an ice cream-like consistency thanks to frozen banana and ice cubes. The recipe notes that the taste and texture vary depending on the brand and type of bone broth powder used, recommending a specific brand for consistent results.
This drink is served cold as a beverage that could function as a snack or recovery drink. Toppings like coconut whip or homemade granola may be added depending on personal preference or intended nutritional benefits.
The use of frozen banana is critical for the creamy texture, and non-frozen fruit would affect the smoothness. The recipe advises that nutritional values referenced assume canned bone broth rather than powdered forms, highlighting distinctions in ingredient forms.
Ingredients
- 1 banana frozen
- 1 date
- 1 coop bone broth powder PerfectSupplements brand
- 1 cup almond milk
- ⅛ cup cacao powder
- 5 ice cubes
Instructions
- In a powerful blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy. You may need to use a tamper to press down the ingredients.
Notes
- Use frozen banana to achieve a creamy, ice cream-like texture in the smoothie.
- Flavor and texture depend on the bone broth powder brand; the recommended powder provides consistent results.
- Optional toppings such as coconut whip or homemade granola can be added based on desired use or flavor.
- Note that nutritional calculations are based on canned bone broth, which may differ from the powdered form used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.