Meal Replacement Collagen Smoothie
Try this Meal Replacement Collagen Smoothie recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Meal Replacement Collagen Smoothie recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 34.9361999881675 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.5607 g
- Fiber 3.85399995803833 g
- Protein 2.0572 g
- Saturated Fat 0.09743 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (186g)
- Sodium 25.12 mg
- Sugar 31.0822000301291 g
- Trans Fat 0.18448 g
- Calories 140 calories
Step-by-step
- Place all ingredients into a high powdered blender and blend until combined.
Standard morning shakes often rely on heavy dairy bases or protein powders that leave a chalky mouthfeel, but this formula uses whole fruit and coconut oil for a smoother consistency. High-powered blending is essential here because fibrous spinach leaves require a blade speed of at least 20,000 RPM to break down completely without leaving green flecks suspended in the liquid. Adding the coconut oil in liquid form risks immediate solidification upon hitting frozen strawberries or bananas; always pour it into the spinning vortex near the blades to ensure proper emulsification. For advance preparation, portion the spinach, frozen banana slices, and strawberries into silicone freezer bags for up to three months. Avoid adding the liquid almond milk or the collagen peptides during initial freezer-bag assembly. Liquid added to the dry components causes premature protein clumping and soggy fruit textures during thawing. Instead, keep the dry and frozen elements stored together, then dump the contents directly into the blender container alongside the almond milk and collagen right before consumption. Dietary adaptations remain straightforward for this formulation. Substitute hemp milk or oat milk at a strict 1:1 ratio if almond allergies require a nut-free environment. Vegan preparation requires swapping standard bovine collagen peptides for a plant-based amino acid blend, though plant proteins typically absorb more liquid, demanding an extra two tablespoons of almond milk to match the original viscosity. Consume the finished drink within twenty minutes of blending before separation occurs.
