Super Green Smoothie
The pineapple in this recipe is doing more than adding tropical flavour: it contains bromelain, an enzyme that supports the breakdown of protein during digestion, and pineapple is also naturally anti-inflammatory, which is a genuine benefit worth knowing about rather than just a marketing line. Pairing it with baby spinach means you're combining a digestive-supportive fruit with a solid source of fibre, and that fibre is what your gut bacteria ferment into short-chain fatty acids linked to a healthier gut lining.
Hemp seed hearts and chia seeds both add further fibre on top of that, along with plant-based protein and omega-3 fatty acids, meaning this smoothie has more staying power than a fruit-and-greens combination alone would provide. The lemon juice adds a dose of vitamin C and also helps balance the sweetness from the pineapple and banana, meaning this doesn't need any added sweetener to taste genuinely good. Almond or coconut milk provides the liquid base and a small amount of additional healthy fat, which further supports steadier blood sugar by slowing how quickly the natural sugars are absorbed.
In terms of time, this is a straightforward blend-and-drink recipe: everything goes into the blender together, blend until smooth and creamy, and it's ready in under five minutes. For anyone dealing with sluggish digestion, wanting more fibre and plant-based protein in their morning routine, or simply looking for a smoothie that supports gut health on more than one front, this combination of pineapple, greens, and seeds covers several bases at once.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
1 cup frozen pineapple
3-4 ice cubes
1 frozen banana
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon hemp seed hearts
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Method
Add spinach, pineapple, ice, banana, almond milk, lemon juice, hemp seed hearts and chia seeds.
Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Pour smoothie into 1 large glass or 2 small glasses and serve.