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A Simple 5-Ingredient Green Probiotic Smoothie To

Support Your Gut Health*
By Eliza Sullivan
Food Writer

January 21, 2022

When we think of ways to get our daily dose of probiotics, it may not
be your first instinct to reach for probiotic drinks or foods with
probiotics—but there's actually a lot of delicious ways to get a dose of
those good-for-you bacteria into your morning routine.

One of our favorite ways to pack in benefits to our diet—whether

we're looking for extra immune support or maybe just a little help
managing stress—is a green smoothie. Starting your day with a

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vibrant smoothie is a great way to introduce some vitamins and

nutrients to your day in a tasty, tidy little package.

This green smoothie is meant to add that boost of probiotics by using

a base of kefir, though if you don't have that on hand you can reach
for a few spoonfuls of yogurt, diluted by your milk of choice. The other
ingredients are chosen to impart prebiotics to the mix while also
making it taste delicious.

organic veggies+
Promotes a healthy gut microbiome*

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Prebiotics are nondigestible fibers that provide nourishment for

probiotics—and they're an important part of any gut health routine for
that reason. They're available in whole foods or greens powders. For
the recipe below, it's mindbodygreen's organic veggies+ that offers
the support. The powder features a USDA-certified organic whole
foods blend with 31 powerhouse ingredients, including dark leafy
greens, berries, herbal botanicals, digestive enzymes, and of course
prebiotic fiber.*

Probiotic Green Smoothie

Makes 1 smoothie

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Ingredients

1 tbsp organic veggies+ or 2 cups leafy green of choice

1 cup frozen berries

2 to 3 pitted dates (for sweetness)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1½ cups plain kefir OR 2 tbsp plain yogurt + 1 cup milk of choice

Method

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If necessary, add
additional liquid.

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