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Placenta Smoothie Recipe

Postpartum Placenta Smoothie

A nutrient-packed postpartum smoothie blending a small piece of raw placenta with fruits and juices for energy, hormone balance, and post-birth recovery. This recipe helps mask the taste of placenta while delivering nourishing benefits in a delicious format.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 –2 inch piece of raw placenta cleaned, chilled or frozen
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries blueberries, strawberries, raspberries
  • 1/2 cup orange juice or coconut water
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt optional for creaminess
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional
  • 4 –5 ice cubes

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Sterile cutting board
  • Freezer-safe storage containers (if prepping ahead)
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Knife
  • Gloves (recommended for hygiene)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the placenta: Use only a small, clean portion. If frozen, thaw it slightly in the refrigerator.
  2. Add the placenta and all other ingredients into a high-speed blender.
  3. Blend on high for 30–60 seconds or until completely smooth.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness as needed.
  5. Pour into a glass and consume immediately for best nutrient retention.
    Placenta Smoothie Recipe

Notes

  • Use gloves when handling the placenta for safety and hygiene.
  • Do not exceed one placenta smoothie per day.
  • This recipe is best consumed within 24–48 hours postpartum if using fresh placenta.
  • You may freeze extra placenta pieces in sterile ice cube trays for future smoothies.
  • Always consult your midwife or OB-GYN before consuming placenta, especially if complications occurred during delivery.
  • Placenta Smoothie Recipe