When it comes to feeling your best, it all starts in the gut. A healthy gut doesn’t just support digestion. It’s connected to your skin, mood, immunity, and more. And summer is the perfect time to nourish your gut with fresh, seasonal eats that taste as good as they make you feel.
We’ve rounded up three easy, delicious recipes to help you support your gut health this summer.
Bonus: two of them feature Sproos collagen to give your gut lining a little extra love.
1. Gut-Loving Tropical Smoothie
Start your day with a tropical burst of gut-loving goodness.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 banana
- 1 scoop Sproos Gut Collagen
- 3/4 cup coconut water (or more to thin)
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into a glass, sip, and feel good knowing your gut is getting the love it deserves.
Why it’s gut-friendly: The combo of fiber, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and gut-supporting collagen makes this smoothie a win for digestion and gut lining health.
2. Strawberry Collagen Popsicles
Cool down with these refreshing popsicles that deliver gut-friendly goodness in every bite.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1–2 tbsp honey (to taste)
- 1 scoop Sproos Grass-Fed Collagen
Instructions:
- Blend everything until smooth.
- Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Enjoy on a sunny day!
Why it’s gut-friendly: These pops deliver probiotics, prebiotics, and collagen for gut lining support. All in a fun, refreshing, perfect-for-summer treat.
3. Simple Summer Slaw
This crunchy slaw is the perfect side dish for your next BBQ.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Toss everything together in a large bowl.
- Let it sit for 10–15 minutes so the flavors meld.
- Serve as a side or add to wraps and sandwiches.
Why it’s gut-friendly: Loaded with prebiotics and fermented vinegar to feed the good bacteria in your gut.
A Delicious Way to Support Your Gut
Your gut does a lot for you, why not give it a little extra love this summer? Whether you’re blending, freezing, or crunching your way through these recipes, small choices can add up to big gut health benefits.