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Feeling bloated? Struggling with digestion or just wanting to boost your gut health naturally?
As a parent and wellness-focused home cook, I’ve found that the simplest tools in our kitchen — like a good blender — can make the biggest difference. These 5 easy, gut-friendly recipes are packed with fiber, probiotics, and anti-inflammatory ingredients to support digestion, energy, and mood.

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1. Banana-Ginger Gut Soother Smoothie

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp honey (optional)
• A pinch of cinnamon

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Best served fresh.

Why it helps: Banana is rich in prebiotic fiber, while ginger supports digestion and calms the stomach.

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2. Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)

Blend until creamy. Let sit 2–3 minutes for oats to soften, or prep the night before.

Why it helps: Oats feed beneficial gut bacteria and support regularity. Blueberries add antioxidants for overall wellness.

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3. Avocado Green Smoothie

• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1 handful of spinach
• 1/2 banana
• 1 kiwi, peeled
• 1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup water or almond milk

Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with water or almond milk.

Why it helps: Avocado provides healthy fats and fiber, while leafy greens support digestion and detoxification.

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4. Beet-Carrot-Apple Gut Cleanse Juice

• 1 small beet (peeled & chopped)
• 1 carrot
• 1/2 apple
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup water

Blend all ingredients, then strain if desired for a smoother juice.

Why it helps: Beets and carrots promote liver detox, while apple and lemon boost digestion and add natural sweetness.

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5. Gut-Friendly Lentil & Veggie Soup (For your blender’s soup mode!)

• 1/2 cup cooked lentils
• 1/2 carrot
• 1/2 celery stalk
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 cup vegetable broth

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and run the soup setting. Serve warm.

Why it helps: Lentils are rich in fiber and prebiotics. The added vegetables and spices help soothe inflammation and support the gut lining.

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What’s Next?

All of these can be made with a high-powered blender. But not all blenders handle frozen fruit, leafy greens, or hot liquids equally well.
In my next post, I’ll be reviewing Vitamix vs. Ninja blenders to help you choose the one that works for your lifestyle and budget!