This purple high-fiber breakfast smoothie is one of my long-standing favorites, and for good reason. It’s simple, fast, naturally energizing, and one of the easiest ways to dramatically increase your daily fiber intake.
This smoothie delivers a powerful fiber boost in a form that actually tastes great. Thanks to blueberries, chia seeds, and psyllium husk, it contains roughly 28 grams of fiber in one serving!
Fiber plays a major role in digestion, blood sugar balance, gut health, and maintaining a healthy weight, yet most people still fall far short of what their bodies need. While general guidelines recommend about 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams for men, many people only get 10–15 grams (if that!).
(Note and swallowing caution: Do not use psyllium husk if you have difficulty swallowing or esophageal issues. It expands and thickens rapidly and may be hard to swallow.)
Why You’ll Love This High-Fiber Smoothie
- Beautiful deep purple color from blueberries
- Extremely filling thanks to fiber + protein + omega-3s
- Supports digestion & gut health
- Naturally stabilizes blood sugar
- Takes 5 minutes with no prep
This high-fiber breakfast smoothie is thick, creamy, and deeply satisfying, with the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and slow-digesting carbs to keep you full and focused all morning. I love having this within an hour of waking, alongside my usual supplements, and I’m set until lunchtime.
Tips for Best Results
- Drink right away. Psyllium thickens quickly and will turn a smoothie into pudding—this high-fiber smoothie is best fresh.
- Hydrate well. Fiber works best when you’re properly hydrated. Drink plenty of water after consuming.
- New to psyllium? Start with 1 teaspoon and work your way up over a few days.
Purple High-Fiber Breakfast Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Yield: 1
Description
This Purple High-Fiber Breakfast Smoothie is a creamy, filling breakfast smoothie with blueberries, chia seeds, protein powder, and psyllium husk for a powerful 28-gram fiber boost that supports digestion and steady energy all morning. Note: Psyllium thickens quickly and will turn a smoothie into pudding—this high-fiber smoothie is best fresh.
Ingredients
Units
- 16 ounces filtered water
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder
- 1 heaping tablespoon psyllium husk fiber
- 1/2 small frozen banana
- 1/3 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 heaping tablespoon chia seeds
- A few ice cubes
Optional add-ins:
- Probiotic powder (stir in after blending)
- Handful of spinach (you’ll lose some purple color, but gain nutrients)
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth. If using a probiotic powder, stir it in after blending. Drink immediately as psyllium husk will expand and thicken.
Notes
- Drink immediately: Psyllium thickens quickly, so this smoothie is best enjoyed right after blending.
- Hydration matters: Fiber in general works best when you’re well hydrated—be sure to drink water throughout the morning.
- New to psyllium? Start with 1 teaspoon and increase gradually over several days.
- Swallowing caution: Do not use psyllium husk if you have difficulty swallowing or esophageal issues. It expands and thickens rapidly and may be hard to swallow.
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