We’ve heard it time and time again: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But making a decision on what to make that’s both delicious and nutritious can be as time-consuming as figuring out what to wear for an important job interview. We’re here to streamline your a.m. routine with these collagen smoothie recipes, which can be enjoyed in the morning, afternoon or evening.
Using ingredients like pumpkin, matcha and berries, these smoothie recipes have their own unique flavor. They do share one important similarity, however; they call for the addition of collagen, which helps to promote healthy hair, skin, nails and joints.** Keep reading to find your new go-to collagen smoothie. (You can thank us later.)
Take your day from bland to blend with our NEW Collagen Smoothie Mixes! Just scoop, mix or blend with water & enjoy. Now available on vitalproteins.com.
Cacao Berry Smoothie
Yields 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 C almond milk
- 1 banana
- 1 C frozen blueberries
- 1 C frozen cherries
- 3 T raw cacao powder
- ½ T honey
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides
- Optional to garnish: cacao nibs, extra cherry or blueberry pieces
Directions:
- Add the ingredients to your blender in the order listed so the liquid is at the bottom.
- Blend on medium speed, increasing to high speed until the smoothie is thick and smooth.
Hemp & Berry Protein Smoothie
Yields 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1½ C coconut water (or regular filtered water)
- 2 C organic frozen berries
- 1 banana
- 6 kale leaves, ribs removed
- 2 T raw hulled hemp seeds
- 2-4 scoops Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
Green Apple Smoothie
Yields 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 green apple (cored & chopped)
- 2 C spinach
- 1 C milk of choice
- 2″ knob ginger (grated)
- 1 banana (cubed & frozen)
- 2 T chia seeds
- 2-4 scoops Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides
- 2-3 C ice cubes (optional for a thicker consistency)
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients in a large blender. Blend on high until smooth.
Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Yields 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 scoops Vital Proteins® Banana, Cinnamon & Vanilla Collagen Whey
- 2 overripe bananas
- 1 C unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ C creamy peanut butter
- 1 C frozen strawberries
- ½ t vanilla extract
- ¾ C ice
Directions:
- Blend together all ingredients except for the Banana, Cinnamon & Vanilla Collagen Whey.
- After all other ingredients have been blended, add in the Banana, Cinnamon & Vanilla Collagen Whey.
- Enjoy immediately!
Vanilla Berry Protein Smoothie
Yields 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins® Vanilla & Coconut Water Collagen Peptides
- 2/3 C vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ C frozen mixed berries
- 2-3 ice cubes
- 1 2/3 T water
- Blend ice, yogurt, berries and water in a blender until smooth.
- Add Collagen Peptides and blend again before enjoying!
Matcha Peach Smoothie
Yields 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 C unsweetened almond milk
- ½ C frozen peach slices
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins® Matcha Peach Collagen
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins Collagen Creamer® in Coconut
- 1/2 medium Haas avocado
- 2 t raw honey
- Combine the almond milk, frozen peach slices, Matcha Collagen, Collagen Creamer, avocado and honey a high-speed blender.
- Process on high until ingredients are combined (about 45 seconds). Serve immediately.
Watermelon Mint Smoothie
Yields 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1½ C fresh watermelon (cubed and deseeded)
- 1 C frozen strawberries
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1-2 scoops Vital Proteins® Marine Collagen
- 2-3 fresh mint leaves
- Ice (as needed)
Directions:
- Cube and remove seeds from freshly cut watermelon.
- Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender, adding ice if needed.
Apple Berry Smoothie Bowl
Yields 1 bowl
Ingredients:
- 2 scoops Vital Proteins® Mixed Berry Collagen Peptides
- ½ cucumber
- ½ zucchini
- ½ banana
- ½ apple
- 1 date
- ½ C mixed frozen berries
- Dash of cinnamon
- Optional to garnish: chia seeds, bee pollen, fresh raspberries, apple and pecans
Directions:
- Blend ingredients together in a blender.
- Pour into a bowl and top with desired garnishes.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Yields 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 C pure pumpkin purée
- ½ C almond milk or light coconut milk
- 1 banana (chopped & frozen)
- 1-2 T maple syrup (optional)
- 1 t pumpkin pie spice
- ½ t vanilla extract
- 2-4 scoops Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides
- Chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth! For an extra thick version, add 1 cup of ice cubes.
