Description
A nutritious and refreshing green smoothie featuring baby spinach and mixed berries, enhanced with collagen peptides, nut butter, and hemp hearts for added protein and healthy fats. This smoothie balances reduced fruit content with vibrant flavors and warming spices for a delicious and wholesome start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Greens and Berries
- 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
- 1/2 cup Frozen Blueberries
- 1/4 cup Frozen Raspberries
Liquids and Extracts
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- Juice of 1 Lemon
Supplements and Nuts
- 2 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
- 1 tablespoon Nut Butter
- 1 tablespoon Hemp Hearts
Spices
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Ground Ginger
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including fresh baby spinach, frozen blueberries, frozen raspberries, almond milk, collagen peptides, nut butter, hemp hearts, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, pure vanilla extract, and lemon.
- Blend Ingredients: Add all ingredients to a blender: spinach, almond milk, blueberries, raspberries, collagen peptides, nut butter, hemp hearts, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring no chunks remain.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and nutrient retention.
Notes
- Use unsweetened almond milk to keep the smoothie low in sugar.
- Frozen berries add natural sweetness and chill without diluting flavor.
- Adjust nut butter to your preferred flavor and texture, such as almond or peanut butter.
- Adding collagen peptides provides protein and supports skin health.
- For a thinner consistency, add extra almond milk as desired.
- This smoothie is best consumed fresh to maintain nutrient integrity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: green smoothie, berry smoothie, spinach smoothie, collagen smoothie, healthy smoothie, low fruit smoothie, protein smoothie, vegan smoothie alternative, almond milk smoothie
