Fiber Smoothie Recipe

This high-fiber smoothie recipe is a great way to increase your fiber intake, which helps to promote digestive health, a healthy gut microbiome, and can help maintain steady blood sugar as well as lower cholesterol levels! This smoothie is packed with high-fiber foods and contains a whopping 16 grams of fiber (women need 25g/day and men need 38g/day for reference).

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High Fiber Smoothie

High fiber smoothie recipes are an easy way to make sure you're getting enough fiber throughout the day, plus they're easy to drink and this recipe is flavorful and delicious! It's definitely a healthy breakfast smoothie the whole family will love. I also love whipping up a healthy gut smoothie from Naturallie Plant-Based with banana and ginger, depending on what flavor I'm in the mood for. The best part is it's low in added sugars and perfect for those busy mornings when you don't have time to have a full sit-down breakfast.

High fiber breakfasts are the key to staying full all morning long and providing long-lasting energy. I love making this smoothie, carrot cake breakfast cookies, or coconut cream overnight oats for these reasons!

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• Ingredient Highlights
• How to Make a High Fiber Smoothie
• Variations & Substitutions
• Smoothie Bowl Toppings
• Storage
• Recipe FAQ
• Fiber Smoothie Recipe

Equipment

• High-speed blender - this is the main piece of equipment you need to make this recipe. A good blender will make a great smoothie!

Ingredient Highlights

• Raspberries - one cup of raspberries has 8 grams of dietary fiber, which is quite a lot! Plus they have a low sugar content so they're a win-win ingredient for this fiber smoothie. They're also great sources of vitamin C! You can use either fresh or frozen raspberries in this smoothie. Frozen ones will give you a thicker smoothie.
• Greek yogurt - Greek yogurt is a big source of high quality protein in this recipe, as well as probiotics for promoting gut health. You can use plain or vanilla, but plain will result in a fairly tart smoothie!
• Frozen cauliflower - I love using frozen cauliflower in smoothies because it adds a thick and creamy texture, similar to frozen banana or ice, but adds some vitamin C too! It hides so well, you can't taste it at all!
• Old-fashioned oats - oats are a great source of whole grains and fiber (fun fact: they contain both soluble and insoluble fiber!). And like the cauliflower, they blend well into smoothies. I recommend using old fashioned or instant oats, as opposed to steel cut (old fashioned will have more fiber than instant) just because they blend better.
• Chia seeds - these are a nutrient powerhouse. They contain healthy fats (specifically omega 3 fatty acids) and quite a bit of fiber, so they're a crucial ingredient in this fiber smoothie.
• Almond butter - almonds are a good source of fiber and I reocmmend including a healthy fat in smoothies to help keep you fuller longer. You can sub any nut or seed butter here, but it may alter the nutrition facts below!
• Almond milk - since we're getting protein from the yogurt in this smoothie, I like to use almond milk as a liquid. It's creamy but lower in calories!

How to Make a High Fiber Smoothie

Variations & Substitutions

• You can sub whatever nut butters for almond butter in this recipe!
• Flax seeds or hemp seeds would be a great substitution for chia seeds.
• You can add a scoop of protein powder to boost the protein content even more!
• Add a few handfuls of leafy greens like spinach or kale to add even more nutrients and fiber.
• You can sub any liquid for almond milk: cow's milk, soy milk, orange juice, prune juice, or any 100% fruit juice of choice.
• Add extra frozen cauliflower or ice to make this into a smoothie bowl!
• You can add a scoop of psyllium husk fiber to get extra fiber in this recipe.

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

This fiber smoothie makes a great smoothie bowl if you're in more of a bowl mood! Simply pour the smoothie into a bowl (feel free to add some ice or extra cauliflower if you like it super thick). Top with desired toppings and enjoy!

Some of my favorite smoothie bowl toppings:

• Fresh fruit (raspberries, strawberries, sliced banana, blueberries)
• Cereal/granola
• Nuts (sliced almonds, crushed peanuts, chopped walnuts/pecans)
• Seeds (chia seeds, ground flaxseed)
• Unsweetened shredded coconut
• Nut butters (almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter)
• Extra drizzle of honey

And more! The options are really endless here. I'd love to know in the comments below if you try any toppings (either listed here or not) and let me know how they go!

Storage

For best results, I recommend drinking this smoothie as soon as it's made. However, you can store it in the freezer for a few days! I recommend letting it thaw at room temperature for 2-3 hours or in the fridge for 8-12 hours (or overnight). I would also re-blend before consuming as some of the ingredients may separate.

Recipe FAQ

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