Calming Banana Rice Protein Nausea-Ease Smoothie
This gentle, low-fat smoothie is designed for people on GLP-1 medications who are struggling with nausea and reduced appetite. Mild in flavor and smell, it uses easily digested rice protein, banana, and a touch of soothing mint to deliver steady protein and carbs in a small, sippable portion.
Ingredients
- 120 g ripe banana — peeled and sliced
- 260 ml unsweetened rice milk — chilled
- 160 g plain lactose-free skyr or greek yogurt (low fat, 0–2%) — chilled
- 40 g unflavoured or vanilla rice protein powder
- 4 g fresh mint leaves — small leaves, loosely packed optional
- 10 g maple syrup optional
- 80 g ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Add the rice milk and yogurt to a blender first so the blades can move easily.
- Add the sliced banana, rice protein powder, and mint leaves (if using) on top of the liquids.
- Blend on low speed for 20–30 seconds, then increase to high and blend until completely smooth and no visible specks of mint remain.
- Taste and add maple syrup if you need a little sweetness, then blend again briefly to combine.
- If you tolerate colder drinks, add the ice cubes and blend until the smoothie is creamy with no ice chunks; otherwise, skip the ice for a room-temperature option that can be easier on nausea.
- Pour into small glasses, let sit for 1–2 minutes to allow bubbles to settle (this can reduce bloating), then sip slowly over 10–20 minutes.
Tips for GLP-1 users
If your stomach is very sensitive, start with half a serving, sip slowly, and keep the smoothie closer to room temperature, as very cold drinks can sometimes worsen nausea for people on GLP-1 medications.
If you are in a strong nausea phase, omit the mint at first and introduce it later in very small amounts to see if its cooling effect feels soothing or too strong for you.
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