Ginger Beet Prebiotic Smoothie

Published November 10, 2022 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC

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 Try my healthy, nutrient dense Ginger Beet Prebiotic Smoothie. Rich in colour, with a zing of ginger this smoothie recipe proves to be a winner.

I love smoothies because you can pack so much nutrition in one drink. This smoothie is loaded with good things like prebiotic fibers, good fats and collagen. 

The beet gives the smoothie its beautiful color and while rich in carbohydrates, they are abundant in prebiotic fiber which offsets the carb count. Beets offer so many other health benefits to the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system that I deem them a worthy carbohydrate.

This smoothie includes green banana. Yes, green banana. And I mean green. Not yellow with a little green. Green. Adding a green banana may be unusual to you but they add to your daily intake of prebiotic fibre. Unripe bananas have zero carbs but plenty of fibre and thicken the smoothie nicely. You can’t taste the green banana in a smoothie, making it a wonderful addition. 

This smoothie includes MCT oil which is a “good fat” that offers an immediate source of energy to super-charge your brain.

Collagen powder is also hidden inside to provide the amino acids necessary for connective tissue remodelling. This will help support your joints, tendons, ligaments and skin.

Perfect for breakfast on the go or a healthy snack to keep your brain and body going. This recipe is gluten, grain and dairy-free, and includes healthy fats and collagen. 

The Nutritional Science Part…If

You’re Interested

Benefits of Green Banana

Using an unripe banana may seem like an unusual ingredient for a smoothie. A medium green banana contains almost 11 grams of prebiotic fiber and zero grams of net carbs in comparison to a ripe banana which has lots of sugar and very little fiber. A green banana is tough to peel and is inedible on its own but wonderfully adds depth and nutrition to a smoothie. You won’t even know it’s there! I buy a bunch of green bananas, peel and freeze them. 

What are prebiotics?

Prebiotics are special plant fibers in food that induce the growth of beneficial gut bacteria in your GI tract. Prebiotics usually come from types of carbohydrates that humans can’t digest (but gut bacteria can!) Gut bacteria need to eat too to survive and rely on the food that you eat to thrive or they die out. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to help with a variety of biological tasks such as support healthy digestion and immune function.

Other good sources of prebiotic fiber include garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, dandelion greens, beets. Both the beets and the green banana in this smoothie will provide you with tons of prebiotic fibers to feed your good bacteria.

Now let’s get on with the recipe!

Why you will LOVE this Ginger Beet

Prebiotic Smoothie

• It’s so easy and simple to make!

• The smoothie is a beautiful purple color- visually appealing

• Very little mess since you only need a high-speed blender.

• This smoothie is loaded with nutrition! Full of good things like prebiotics, good fat and collagen that support your gut, mind,  mitochondria and connective tissues.

• Because this smoothie contains MCT oil, it will give you long lasting energy and improved cognition. 

What you need to make this Ginger Beet Prebiotic Smoothie?

• 1 red beet, (medium, trimmed, quartered)
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 cup spinach, (packed)
• 1/4 cup unflavoured collagen ((optional))
• 1 tbsp MCT oil
• 1 tbsp ginger root, (grated)
• 1 green banana
• 1.5 cup water
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional))
• 4 ice cubes (not needed if you use a frozen green banana)

How do I make this Ginger Beet Prebiotic Smoothie?

It’s EASY!

Key Ingredients & Substitutions:

• Beets– This recipe showcases beets as the star ingredient. Beet give this smoothie a beautiful color and while rich in carbohydrates, they are abundant in prebiotic fiber which offsets the carb count. They offer so many other health benefits to the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system.

• Blueberries – Blueberries are sweet, nutritious and wildly popular. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants which protect your body from free radicals that can damage cells and contribute to aging and disease. They are beautiful in colour and pair nicely with the beet. 

• Green banana-Using an unripe banana may seem like an unusual ingredient for a smoothie but it’s my new favorite thing! Green bananas can add to your daily intake of prebiotic fiber which supports gut health. Unripe bananas have zero carbs, plenty of fiber and thicken smoothies nicely. I add them to all my smoothies now. 

• MCT oil– MCT oil is a healthy saturated fat that has many health benefits including improved cognition, which is why I include it in this smoothie.  If you don’t have any, skip this ingredient. It is not needed to ensure good taste of this recipe.

• Collagen – For best results, use an unflavoured powdered collagen. I used Bulletproof Collagen. Collagen is not needed to ensure good taste of this smoothie, so if you don’t have any, skip this ingredient. Collagen is an excellent supplement to support tendon, skin and joint remodelling.

How to Store Ginger Beet Prebiotic Smoothie

This smoothie is best if consumed right away. Store in the fridge if you can’t drink it right away. The juice will naturally separate as it sits. Give it a good shake before serving. 

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