You’re ready to recommit to wellness in 2022 and we’re here to help. Establishing a morning routine is one way that you can set yourself up for success. Whether it’s meditation, journaling, a morning workout or making your favorite breakfast, finding time for self-care before diving into your daily responsibilities can get lost in the rush or cause you to prioritize one thing over another.
We’re here to make sure you can find time for breakfast (long-considered the most important meal of the day) with these on-the-go smoothie recipes—and still practice your other morning habits! Read on for the recipes, whether you love a green smoothie or have a bit of a sweet tooth, there’s something for everyone.
GREEN PRE-WORKOUT SMOOTHIE
Yields 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 C sliced frozen banana
- 2 scoops Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides or 2 scoops Vital Performance™ Vanilla Protein
- 3 handfuls of spinach
- 2 T cacao powder
- 2 pitted dates
- 2 T almond butter
- 1 C non-dairy milk
- 1 C ice
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Enjoy!
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.
COCOA 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
- 1 scoop Vital Performance™ Chocolate Protein
- 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 1 serving
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 scoop Vital Performance™ Vanilla Protein
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Enjoy!
STRAWBERRY BANANA PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE
Yields 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 scoops Vital Performance™ Vanilla Protein
- 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:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Enjoy!
VANILLA BERRY PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
Yields 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 scoops Vital Performance™ Strawberry Protein
- 2/3 C vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ C frozen mixed berries
- 2-3 ice cubes
- 1 2/3 T water
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Enjoy!
Coconut MATCHA SMOOTHIE
Yields 1 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 C unsweetened almond milk
- ½ C frozen peach slices
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins® Matcha Collagen
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins Collagen Creamer® in Coconut
- 1/2 medium avocado
- 2 t raw honey
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and process on high until ingredients are combined (about 45 seconds). Serve immediately.
APPLE BERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL
Yields 1 bowl
Ingredients:
- 2 scoops Vital Proteins® 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.
