Cinnamon Matcha Prune Brown Rice Protein Smoothie
This cinnamon-matcha smoothie is designed for GLP-1 users dealing with constipation, combining soluble fiber from prunes and brown rice with plenty of fluid to support gentle gut motility. It’s lightly spiced, high in protein, and easy to sip in small portions when your appetite is low.
Ingredients
- 350 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 50 g plain plant-based protein powder
- 80 g cooked brown rice — cooled
- 50 g pitted prunes — roughly chopped
- 20 g baby spinach — rinsed optional
- 1 g ground cinnamon
- 1 g matcha powder optional
- 120 g ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Add the almond milk to a blender jug first to help the blades catch the other ingredients.
- Add the plant-based protein powder, cooked and cooled brown rice, pitted prunes, baby spinach (if using), ground cinnamon, and matcha powder.
- Blend on low speed for 20–30 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and the rice pieces are fully broken down.
- Add the ice cubes, blend again until the smoothie is creamy and slightly thick, then taste and adjust with a little extra almond milk if you prefer a thinner texture.
- Pour into two small glasses; sip slowly, pausing if you feel full, and refrigerate any remaining portion for later the same day.
Tips for GLP-1 users
If your stomach is very sensitive, start with half the prunes and brown rice the first time you try this smoothie, then increase as tolerated to avoid sudden bloating while still supporting regularity.
Use cooked brown rice that is very soft and well-cooled; this makes it easier to blend and gentler on slowed digestion common with GLP-1 medications.
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