You found my Nutrient Dense Smoothie Roadmap but are following the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) so that is what brought you here! Welcome!
Smoothies on AIP can look a bit different. You might be asking yourself what can you add to your smoothies to make sure they aren’t only nutrient-dense but filled with healthy fat and some protein too. Hopefully, this roadmap will help you create not only delicious smoothies but take a bit of the guesswork out.
Here are a few smoothie tips and things to think about when it comes to AIP.
- All fruit is allowed on AIP but you should aim for lower sugar/fructose fruits. Berries are one of the best options! When following a strict AIP diet consider using 1 serving of fruit with 2 or more servings of vegetables.
- Work to rotate ingredients. Try not to eat the exact same smoothie every day. This will help with nutrient diversity plus keep you from getting bored.
- For your greens don’t use just spinach! Spinach is the go-to green in smoothies but there are so many other ones out there that are wonderful. Two of my favorites are parsley and cilantro. I also love adding basil and mint or other herbs to my smoothies.
- You may miss the nut milk but honestly using filtered or spring water as your liquid base works perfectly. Adding avocado, cauliflower or zucchini will kick up the cream factor. Or, a little coconut too!
- Don’t drink your smoothie too fast. Take your time. Digestion starts in the mouth and even though a smoothie is easy on the digestive system you still want to take your time.
Place this FREE PRINTABLE somewhere in your kitchen for easy access and happy AIP smoothie making!
In Love, Health + Gratitude,
Katie