3 Easy Probiotic and Prebiotic Smoothies for a Healthy Gut

Peanut butter and jelly. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Bread and butter. There are lots of dynamic duos in the world of food, but one of the most powerful is the combination of probiotics and prebiotics.

3 Easy Probiotic and Prebiotic Smoothies for a Healthy Gut

Prebiotics are foods containing the digestible fiber that good bacteria thrive on. To get technical, prebiotics are oligosaccharides, a type of fiber that helps create a hospitable gut environment for the friendly probiotic bacteria we all want more of.

So combining the two is a one-two punch when it comes to optimal gut health.

That’s what makes these 3 smoothie recipes so fantastic for your gut—they’re not just packed with prebiotic fruits like most smoothies; they also contain probiotics from the addition of probiotic milk. Now that’s a thing!

So getting your daily probiotic fix can be as easy as pouring yourself a bowl of cereal or sipping one of these probiotic smoothies—no need to hold your nose and chug that bottle of kombucha. (Yeah, I’ll say it: kombucha is gross!)

By drinking a single 8-ounce serving daily (hint: the amount in each of these smoothies), you’ll support your digestive health with billions of live probiotic cultures, including acidophilus and bifidus.

And it still contains the 9 essential nutrients, calcium, protein, and vitamins A and D you’d expect from any dairy milk.

Having a healthy gut microbiome isn’t just about digestion—good gut health supports a whole range of bodily functions. You’ll be surprised what a difference it makes when you’re getting probiotics regularly, and probiotic milk makes it a cinch to do, even if you have trouble remembering to take pills or don’t care for the taste of fermented foods and drinks.

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3 Probiotic + Prebiotic Smoothies

With good bacteria for gut health and prebiotic fiber to help that bacteria thrive, these smoothies are ideal for getting your body back in balance.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Smoothies + Juices

Cuisine: Breakfast

Keyword: prebiotic, probiotic

Servings: 2

Author: Kiersten Frase

Cost: $5

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

Blueberry Tummy Tamer

• 1 cup probiotic milk (2% or fat-free skim)
• 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
• 1- inch piece of ginger (grated if you don't have a high-powered blender)
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• Honey to sweeten (if desired)

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Mango Sunrise

• 1 cup probiotic milk (2% or fat-free skim)
• 3/4 cup mango
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Dark Chocolate Breakfast Milkshake

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup probiotic milk (2% or fat-free skim)
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cacao powder
• 1 small banana (cut into pieces and frozen overnight in a freezer bag)
• 1 tablespoon ground flax

Instructions

• Combine ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. 

Notes

To make the Mango Sunrise smoothie layered, blend the mango, milk, and hemp seeds first, and pour half of the mango smoothie into a glass. Add the strawberries to the blender, blend until smooth, and pour into a second glass. Then carefully pour the mango layer over it.

This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Gina Jansheski, a licensed, board-certified physician who has been practicing for more than 20 years. Learn more about Hello Glow’s medical reviewers here. As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor.

Photos by Ana-Maria Stanciu