If you know me, you know that smoothies are happening a lot in my house. They’re one of the many things I look forward to. I love coming up with new recipes and sharing them with you!

A typical smoothie you can find me having has fruit, and lots of it. Which I’m all for. I love fruit, regardless of the sugar it has, it’s never scared me off. This smoothie, however, I replaced the sugary fruit with fats that keep me full and energized.

What’s inside?

Spinach – Coconut Water – Peanut Butter – Coconut Oil – Chia Seeds – Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

Vital Proteins was kind enough to send me some of their Collagen powders and I have been loving them up. What is Collagen? I’m glad you asked!

Collagen + Benefits:

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“Collagen is the vital building block of our bodies including skin, hair, nails, bones, and joints. Our bodies cannot synthesize enough collagen on their own and our diets today contain minimal collagen.”

Glowing skin
A more youthful appearance
Joint health
Tendon & bone strength
Healthy cartilage
Increased athletic performance
Improved digestion
Gut health
Deeper sleep

 

For this smoothie, I used the Vanilla & Coconut Water Collagen Peptides. “Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (Vanilla & Coconut Water) are sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine hides to ensure a natural, high quality, and sustainable source of this nutrient.”

Not only does this have 18g of protein per serving, but it’s gluten free, dairy free, paleo friendly, (my fav), whole30 approved, and no added sugar. YEAH, BABY!

They have a range of collagen goodies to add to smoothies, to your water, coffee, or baked goods. They also have unflavored options, which is great if you don’t want to mess up the flavoring of something.

Coconut Oil + Benefits:

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“Coconut oil improves digestion by helping the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, calcium, and magnesium. If coconut oil is taken at the same time as Omega-3 fatty acids, (chia seeds) it can make them doubly effective. Coconut oil can also help improve bacteria and gut health by destroying bad bacteria and candida. Coconut oil is used in many natural beauty products, and for good reason: It’s naturally antibacterial and antifungal, coconut oil for skin is an excellent moisturizer, it can penetrate hair better than other oils.”

10 Benefits of Organic Coconut Oil:

1. Keeps You Healthy and Slim
2. Support Your Immune System
3. Promote Heart Health
4. Give You Instant Energy
5. Support Healthy Thyroid Function
6. Help Keep Your Skin Youthful, Smooth & Healthy Looking
7. Increase Cell Regeneration
8. Promote Anti-Viral, Anti-Fungal, and Anti-Bacterial Activity
9. Improve Insulin Secretion
10. Protect Your Body from Disease

Chia Seeds: check out my Chia Seed Pudding for benefits of Chia Seeds!

Enjoy this seriously delicious smoothie!

Collagen Green Smoothie

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servings: 1

ingredients: 

• 2 cups coconut water
• 1 scoop Vanilla + Coconut Water Collagen Peptides
• 2 hefty tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 handfuls spinach
• 5-6 ice cubes

directions: 

• combine all ingredients in a high powered blender for about 3 minutes or until nice and smooth
• you know the drill
• enjoy!

I topped mine with more chia seeds + these mini chocolate chips.

TIPS: separation occurs because of the coconut oil, no big deal, just stir.

Thank you for the goodies, Vital Proteins!

all my love,