Metamucil Recipes


View and print some of our favorite recipes to help make it easy for your patients to get their fiber.

Mixing with Fruit JuicesMixing with Fruit Juices

You will find these cold juices to be delicious and easy mixers for use in preparing Metamucil® as a part of your dietary routine.

  • Orange juice
  • Grapefruit juice
  • Pineapple juice
  • Apple juice
  • Tomato juice
  • Grape juice
  • Cranberry juice
  • Apricot, pear, or peach nectar
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Iced TeaIced Tea

  • 1 cup (8 oz) cold brewed or instant tea
  • 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Original Coarse or Metamucil Original Sugar Free Smooth

Mix Metamucil with iced tea and stir or shake thoroughly. Serve with plenty of ice cubes, and add sugar, lemon, or mint leaves to taste. If you prefer an orange twist, try preparing iced tea using 1 rounded tablespoon of Metamucil Orange Smooth or 1 rounded teaspoon of Metamucil Orange Sugar Free Smooth.

Calories: 103, Protein: 0.31 g, Fat: 0.07 g, Carbohydrates: 25.83 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g

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LemonadeLemonade

  • 1 cup (8 oz) of your favorite lemonade
  • 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Original Coarse Unflavored or Metamucil Sugar-Free Pink Lemonade Smooth

Mix Metamucil into cool lemonade, add ice cubes, and serve with a slice of fresh lemon.

Calories: 119, Protein: 0.31 g, Fat: 0.1 g, Carbohydrates: 31.04 g, Dietary Fiber: 3.74 g

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The 1-2 PunchThe 1-2 Punch

  • 1 cup (8 oz) fruit punch
  • 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Original Coarse or Metamucil Sugar Free Original Smooth

Mix Metamucil into cool fruit punch and add several ice cubes. Garnish with your favorite sliced fruits, including lime, orange, or lemon slices. For a tasty orange twist, you may want to prepare The 1-2 Punch using either 1 rounded tablespoon of Metamucil Orange Smooth or 1 rounded teaspoon of Metamucil Sugar Free Orange Smooth.

Calories: 137, Protein: 0.06 g, Fat: 0.05 g, Carbohydrates: 34.51 g, Dietary Fiber: 3.25 g

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Easy Milk ShakesEasy Milk Shakes

As a dietary fiber supplement:

Vanilla

  • 1 cup (8 oz) of low-fat milk
  • 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Original Coarse or Metamucil Sugar Free Original Smooth
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or 1 packet artificial sweetener (optional)

Calories: 138, Protein: 8.09 g, Fat: 2.64 g, Carbohydrates: 20.83 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g


Orange

  • 1 cup (8 oz) low-fat milk
  • 1 rounded tablespoon Metamucil Orange Smooth or 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Sugar Free Orange Smooth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or 1 packet artificial sweetener (optional)

Calories: 138, Protein: 8.09 g, Fat: 2.63 g, Carbohydrates: 20.83 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g


Chocolate

  • 1 cup (8 oz) low-fat chocolate milk
  • 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Original Coarse or Metamucil Sugar Free Original Smooth
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

Calories: 218, Protein: 8.52 g, Fat: 2.72 g, Carbohydrates: 42.14 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Combine milk and the Metamucil flavor for your favorite shake in a blender. Add crushed or cubed ice and blend until ice is crushed. Garnish your simple shake as desired—fresh strawberries are delicious!

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Cranberry-Orange SurpriseCranberry-Orange Surprise

  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) cranberry juice
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz) orange juice
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz) club soda
  • 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Original Coarse or Metamucil Sugar Free Original Smooth

Add cold juices to a glass, sprinkle in Metamucil Powder, and stir until well mixed. Serve cold, over ice, with a slice of fresh orange.

Calories: 120, Protein: 0.48 g, Fat: 0.21 g, Carbohydrates: 29.91 g, Dietary Fiber: 3.25 g

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Citrus SpritzerCitrus Spritzer

  • 1/3 cup (~3 oz) grapefruit juice
  • 1/3 cup (~3 oz) orange juice
  • 1/3 cup (~3 oz) club soda
  • 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Original Coarse or Metamucil Orange Sugar Free Smooth

Pour juices into a glass along with a few ice cubes. Add Metamucil and stir briskly. A great breakfast-time refresher!

Calories: 89, Protein: 0.62 g, Fat: 0.1 g, Carbohydrates: 13.95 g, Dietary Fiber: 3.17 g

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Mocha CoolerMocha Cooler

  • 1 tablespoon instant cocoa mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup (8 oz) cold low-fat milk
  • 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Original Coarse or Metamucil Sugar Free Original Smooth

Combine cocoa mix, coffee, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a glass. Blend in milk, Metamucil, and ice cubes, if desired. Stir well and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or a dash of cinnamon.

Calories: 204, Protein: 8.44 g, Fat: 2.95 g, Carbohydrates: 37.2 g, Dietary Fiber: 3.34 g

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Banana-Orange FrostyBanana-Orange Frosty

  • 1 medium peeled banana
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) orange juice
  • 1 rounded tablespoon Metamucil Orange Smooth or 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Sugar Free Orange Smooth
  • Crushed or cubed ice

Pour cold juices, banana, and ice cubes into a blender and mix until smooth and frosty. Sprinkle in Metamucil and blend well. Garnish with orange slices.

Calories: 211, Protein: 5.86 g, Fat: 1.84 g, Carbohydrates: 45.57 g, Dietary Fiber: 5.43 g

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Frozen HawaiianFrozen Hawaiian

  • 1/4 cup (2 oz) low-fat milk
  • 3/4 cup (6 oz) pineapple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 rounded tablespoon Metamucil Orange Smooth or 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Sugar Free Orange Smooth
  • Crushed or cubed ice

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend well until ice is crushed and smooth. Garnish with your favorite tropical fruit and enjoy!

Calories: 167, Protein: 2.67 g, Fat: 0.84 g, Carbohydrates: 37.92 g, Dietary Fiber: 3.19 g

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Pineapple-Orange SmashPineapple-Orange Smash

  • 1/3 cup (~3 oz) chopped pineapple
  • 1/3 cup (~3 oz) orange juice
  • 1/3 cup (~3 oz) pineapple juice
  • 1 rounded tablespoon Metamucil Orange Smooth or 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Sugar Free Orange Smooth
  • Crushed or cubed ice (1/2 cup or 4 oz)

Pour cold juices, pineapple, and ice into a blender and mix until smooth. Sprinkle in Metamucil and blend well. Garnish with pineapple or orange slices.

Calories: 129, Protein: 1.09 g, Fat: 0.38 g, Carbohydrates: 31.81 g, Dietary Fiber: 3.87 g

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Tropical Fruit SmoothieTropical Fruit Smoothie

  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) vanilla low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 medium peeled banana
  • 1/4 (2 oz) cup mango juice or papaya juice
  • 1/4 (2 oz) cup pineapple juice
  • 1 rounded tablespoon Metamucil Orange Smooth or 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Sugar Free Orange Smooth
  • Crushed or cubed ice (1/2 cup or 4 oz)

Blend yogurt, banana, juices, and ice until ice is crushed. Add Metamucil and blend until mixed in. Garnish with your favorite tropical fruit!

Calories: 257, Protein: 6.19 g, Fat: 1.73 g, Carbohydrates: 56.57 g, Dietary Fiber: 4.53 g

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Strawberry-Kiwi SipperStrawberry-Kiwi Sipper

  • 1 medium peeled banana
  • 2 kiwi, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) apple juice
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) frozen strawberries
  • 1 rounded teaspoon of Metamucil Original Coarse or Metamucil Orange Sugar Free Smooth
  • Crushed or cubed ice (1/2 cup or 4 oz)

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until ice is crushed.

Calories: 288, Protein: 3.25 g, Fat: 1.7 g, Carbohydrates: 71.18 g, Dietary Fiber: 13.02 g

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Lemon-Berry CoolerLemon-Berry Cooler

  • 1 cup (8 oz) cold lemonade
  • 1 cup (8 oz) whole frozen strawberries
  • 1 rounded tablespoon Metamucil Orange Smooth or 1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil Sugar Free Orange Smooth
  • Crushed or cubed ice (1/2 cup or 4 oz)

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until ice is crushed.

Calories: 185, Protein: 1.66 g, Fat: 0.91 g, Carbohydrates: 46.55 g, Dietary Fiber: 8.83 g

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