Serves 1- 2
Low Histamine
1 tbsp flaxseed meal (ground flaxseeds)
1/2 green apple, cored and chopped (use a small apple to avoid too much sugar)
1–2 stalks celery, chopped
2 large leaves of iceberg lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen if preferred)
3–4 fresh mint leaves (if tolerated)
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or a pinch of ground ginger)
Stevia to taste (start with a few drops or a small pinch)
Water or coconut water (about 1/2–3/4 cup, depending on desired consistency)
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash and chop the apple, celery, lettuce, and mint.
- Grate the ginger (or use ground ginger if that's easier).
Blend the Smoothie:
- Add all ingredients into a blender: flaxseed meal, green apple, celery, lettuce, blueberries, mint, ginger, stevia, and water (or coconut water).
-Blend on high until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more water or coconut water a little at a time.
Serve:
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
- Fresh mint gives a refreshing taste, but if you don’t tolerate mint well, you can swap it for a small handful of fresh parsley.
- Flaxseed meal is great for fibre - make sure to hydrate well throughout the day when consuming flaxseeds.
- Stevia is a good low-histamine sweetener, but if you need something milder, you could try a small amount of honey (only if tolerated).
- Green apple is a low-histamine fruit option, but use in moderation to avoid excess sugars.
- Iceberg lettuce is mild and easy to digest for those with histamine sensitivity. If preferred, other low-histamine leafy greens can be substituted.
