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Gut Soothing Bitter Melon Smoothie

Bitter melon smoothie
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A deliciously bright and fruity smoothie packed with ingredients to soothe and strengthen your gut.

Ingredients

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  • 2 bananas, peeled
  • 1/2 cup fresh pineapple cut to bite size pieces, or frozen pineapple pieces
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen berry mix
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 tablespoons bitter melon (about 4-6 small pieces maximum), center and seeds scooped and discarded, chopped bite size.
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons organic psyllium husk
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

Instructions

  1. Put the banana at the bottom of the blender and add the frozen berries on top.
  2. Add the spinach and top with the remaining ingredients.
  3. Blend on high until smooth and serve immediately.

Notes

You can freeze bitter melon in an airtight storage container. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Don’t use more bitter melon than the recipe calls for as too much can cause an upset stomach.

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