Gut-Healing Green Gelatin Smoothie
A nutrient-dense green smoothie combining the mucosal support of gelatin with ginger and greens.
Equipment
- 1 High-Speed Blender
- 1 small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Unflavored Gelatin Powder
- 2 tbsp Cold Water
- 2 tbsp Boiling Water
- 1 cup Coconut Water hydrating base
- 1 cup Fresh Spinach mild flavor, high nutrients
- ½ cup Medium Green Apple cored and chopped
- 1 Inch Fresh Ginger Root peeled
- ½ cup Ice Cubes
Instructions
Gelatin Prep
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over the cold water in a small bowl. Wait 3 minutes.1 tbsp Unflavored Gelatin Powder, 2 tbsp Cold Water
- Dissolve the bloomed gelatin by stirring in the boiling water until the liquid is completely clear.2 tbsp Boiling Water
Blending
- Add coconut water, spinach, green apple, ginger, and ice to the blender. Blend on high until completely liquefied.1 cup Coconut Water, 1 cup Fresh Spinach, ½ cup Medium Green Apple, 1 Inch Fresh Ginger Root, ½ cup Ice Cubes
- Reduce speed to low, remove the lid insert, and pour in the warm liquid gelatin.
- Blend for an additional 10 seconds. Pour and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Ginger is highly complementary to gelatin for digestion because it aids gastric motility, helping your stomach process the gel matrix more comfortably.
- If the apple makes the smoothie too tart, add a pinch of stevia or half a banana for natural sweetness.
- Blend the spinach completely before adding the gelatin. If you add the gelatin too early in a long blend cycle, the friction heat and timing can cause uneven thickening.
- Coconut milk can replace coconut water for a creamier texture, though the calorie count will increase.
- Do not prep this ahead of time. Consume immediately after blending.