The perfect Collagen Boosting Smoothie

Collagen is essential in supporting skin elasticity & moisture, a youthful appearance, and hair & nail strength. To get these results without having to add another pill to my morning regiment, I created the perfect morning smoothie packed with collagen, protein and blueberries. My partner Lex and I are obsessed with it, as it tastes like vanilla blueberry goodness!

Collagen Boost Smoothie

RECIPE TYPE: Smoothie DIETARY INFO: Vegan and dairy-free if using plant-based yogurt and protein powder, and gluten-free SERVING SIZE: 2

PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 30 seconds TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

~1/2 cup frozen blueberries (a strong antioxidant and great for memory retention) ~1/2 banana (potassium and essential for getting a creamy consistency) ~2 tablespoons plain plant-based yoghurt (I use Presidents Choice non-dairy) or Kefir (I use Kefir a few times a week as it’s a great natural probiotic) ~1 tablespoon Collagen Powder of your choice (to support hair, skin, and nail health) ~1 tablespoon of VEGA Vanilla Protein Powder (or a vegan vanilla protein powder of your choice) ~1 teaspoon of Blue Majik Powder (optional, an algae that is an additional antioxidant, supports healthy joints and produces a super bright blue color) ~1 cup almond milk

INSTRUCTIONS & SHOP INGREDIENTS

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

1. Vega Vanilla & Greens Protein Powder

Benefits:

• 20 grams plant-based protein

• Veggies and greens

• 110-120 calories

• 0-1 grams of sugar

I got my VEGA Vanilla protein & greens powder in bulk from Costco, because the price was right and this product is my favourite organic protein powder! You can’t tell from this photo but the size is massive.. it is essentially triple the regular size for half the cost.

Shop Vega Protein | Link | I bought our VEGA Protein at Costco, so you can try the store locate on Costco.com to check for availability in your local Costco as well.

2. Blue Majik Powder

Benefits:

• Support of healthy inflammation responses after physical activities

• Supports healthy joints

• Supports antioxidant and cellular protection

I purchased Blue Majik , which is an extract of Spirulina (a nutrient dense aqua algae) through a local healthstore, as I learned that its amazing blue pigment contains both phycocyanin (PC) and non-PC compounds. This unique combination isn‘t in standard Spirulina powder. PC is clinically shown to relieve physical discomfort, which means you feel better and can do more activity!

Shop Blue Majik | Link

3. Organika Enhanced Collagen Powder

Benefits:

• Revitalizes, firms, and smoothes skin

• Strengthens hair and nails 

• Helps maintain healthy joints 

• Supports weight management 

• Reduces intestinal permeability for better gut health

There are so many different collagen powders out there that it’s hard to chose! I chose Organika Enhanced Collagen, as it contains hydrolyzed, grass-fed collagen, and nothing else!

Shop Organika | Link | I bought our Organika Powder at Costco, so you can try the store locate on Costco.com to check for availability in your local Costco as well.