Smoothies are easy to customize to your individual nutrition needs and personal preferences. They are a great way to get calories, protein, and nutrients into your diet, especially when you aren’t feeling well. We often think of smoothies as a breakfast option but, you can also try them as a snack between meals.
If you are losing weight and/or have a poor appetite, choosing high-calorie/high-fat options like whole milk for your liquid and/or full-fat Greek yogurt will be helpful for meeting your needs. If you follow a plant-based diet or don’t tolerate dairy, you can choose almond or soy milk as your liquid and tofu to increase protein content and thicken the smoothie.
When making a smoothie, choose fruits and flavours that appeal to you. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, try increasing the amount of fruit or juice, or add a small amount of jam, honey, or maple syrup. Scroll down for our smoothie recipes!
Mango Lassi
Rich in protein and calories, this delicious smoothie is a must try!
INGREDIENTS
½ cup coconut water
¼ cup 2% Greek yogurt
Pinch of ground turmeric
Pinch of ground cardamon 1
½ cup frozen mango, 2 cubed
1 tsp rose water 3
2 ice cubes
1 tsp agave nectar 4
PREPARATION
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix to combine.
- Taste and add more nectar or syrup, if desired.
NOTES
- or cinnamon
- fresh mango makes the drink less creamy
- optional
- or maple syrup
NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING: 1 LASSI)
Kcal: 140 / Protein (g): 7 / Fat (g): 2 / CHO (g): 26 / Fibre (g): 3 / Ca (mg): 203 / Fe (mg): 1 / Na (mg): 68
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Apple Cheesecake Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
½ cup applesauce
¼ cup silken tofu
¼ cup milk of choice
½ cup frozen banana slices 1
¼ cup quick oats
5 mandarin oranges segments
⅛ tsp vanilla extract 2
Pinch of ground cinnamon
2 ice cubes
PREPARATION
- Add applesauce, tofu, and milk into a blender. Blend briefly.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
- Enjoy!
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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
½ cup almond milk
3 tbsp juice from canned mandarines
½ cup canned mandarin oranges
⅓ cup (85 g) silken tofu
¼ cup quick oats
½ cup frozen banana slices
3 ice cubes
1 tsp honey
PREPARATION
- Start by adding almond milk and orange juice into a blender. Blend briefly.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
- Taste and add more juice, if necessary.
NUTRITION FACTS (1 SMOOTHIE)
Kcal: 398 / Protein (g): 13 / Fat (g): 8 / CHO (g): 75 / Fibre (g): 7 / Ca (mg): 223 / Fe (mg): 4 / Na (mg): 93
IBD SMOOTHIE GUIDE
Use the step-by-step IBD smoothie guide to create your own smoothie!
Click here to download the IBD Smoothie Guide (PDF)
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