Kiwi Smoothie (Constipation Smoothie)

A kiwi smoothie for constipation on the table with kiwi in the background and another glass.

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Kiwi Smoothie (Constipation Smoothie)

This kiwi smoothie combines fresh kiwi, coconut milk, spinach, and chia seeds for a simple way to help ease constipation. Before reaching for the laxatives, try this gentle and natural constipation smoothie to get things moving again.

Course Breakfast, Drink, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 197kcal

Author Caitlin Self, MS, CNS, LDN

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon chia seeds
3 Tablespoons water for soaking chia seeds
2 kiwi
1 cup baby spinach
½ cup coconut milk
½ cup water or coconut water or soy milk

Optional Add-Ins

2 tablespoons greek yogurt
¼ cup frozen mango
2-4 tablespoons hemp hearts

Instructions

Cover the chia seeds in about 3 Tablespoons of water. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Cut the kiwi in half and scoop out the insides to add the blender. Add the spinach, coconut milk, water, and soaked chia seeds.
Blend until smooth. If you’d like a thinner smoothie, add more water. If you’d like a colder smoothie, add 1-2 ice cubes while blending or add ¼ cup frozen fruit like mango or pineapple.

Notes

Optional Add-ins:
This recipe as written is meant to help with constipation, but please know that it is not a complete meal. If you’d like to make this more of a meal replacement, I would add ¼ cup Greek yogurt and 3 Tablespoons of hemp hearts.

Notes:
If you get itchy lips or itchy mouth from kiwi, add a little Greek yogurt to this smoothie and it can help to prevent that from happening.

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