Blend up a thick and creamy smoothie for a healthy breakfast with whole foods and natural ingredients and experience the health and wellness benefits for the body.
One of my favorite recipes to create is smoothies. They’re satisfying, completely nourishing and full of fiber, which keeps our digestive system happy and efficient.
Since 2015 green smoothies have been a staple on our weekly menu. At least 5 days a week (sometimes twice a day) we start our day with a green smoothie. Switching up the recipe and adding nutritional supplements as needed makes this satisfying breakfast tailor made to individual preferences and dietary needs.
The latest addition to our smoothies is collagen. I’ve noticed a difference in my skin and even more so in my hair and nails. Collagen is now a permanent smoothie ingredient and that’s saying something from people who don’t eat meat, poultry or seafood.
We eat intuitively- based on how the body feels and performs.
The Healthy and Delicious Strawberry Banana Smoothie is nutrient dense, tastes good and is a great boost in the morning to start your day.
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What’s in the recipe and how does it super boost the body with nutrients and energize your morning?
Benefits of Collagen (1)
- improves health of skin and hair
- reduces joint pain and degeneration
- helps heal leaky gut
- boosts metabolism, muscle mass and energy output
- strengthens nails, hair and teeth
- improves liver health
- improves cardiovascular health
- increases skin elasticity and moisture (2)
Benefits of Healthy Skoop Daily Greens (3)
- made with organic fruits, veggies, greens, and grasses
- provides clean, all-day energy through micronutrients and phytonutrients
- probiotics to aid in digestive health
- contains adaptogens which may help increase resistance to stress and boost energy, mental clarity and overall resiliency
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Benefits of Protein (4)
- boosts muscle mass
- helps manage your weight by filling you up
- stabilizes blood sugar levels
- improves your mood
- promotes healthy brain functioning
- helps maintain strong bones
- protects heart health
Benefits of Spinach (5)
- defends against heart disease
- boosts immunity
- can protect against diabetes
- protects eye health
- helps maintain bone health
- preserves skin health
- helps with detoxification
- high source of magnesium
- defends against cognitive decline
Benefits of Flax (6)
- high in fiber but low in carbs
- high in Omega-3 fatty acids
- helps lower cholesterol
- gluten-free
- high in antioxidants (Lignans)
- supports digestive health
- may help prevent cancer
- may help with weight loss
- helps decrease menopausal and hormonal imbalance symptoms
Benefits of Pineapple (7)
- potential anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits
- antioxidant protection and immune support
- manganese and thiamine for energy production and antioxidant defenses
- potential protection against muscular degeneration
Benefits of Bananas (8)
- may help prevent high blood pressure
- fiber helps regulate the speed of digestion
- supports overall digestive health
- source of potassium
Benefit of Strawberries (9)
- anti-inflammatory properties of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients
- cardiovascular benefits
- helps regulation of blood sugar
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See what I mean by a super boost of good things for your body!
The Healthy and Delicious Strawberry Banana Smoothie is nutrient dense, tastes good and is a great boost in the morning to start your day. Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 handfuls fresh spinach leaves
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 banana, peeled and frozen
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 1 serving Great Lakes Gelatin
- 1 serving Healthy Skoop Daily Greens with Adaptogens
- 1 scoop Healthy Skoop Plant Powered Protein
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the spinach and water into the blender and blend until the mixture is a juice consistency.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Divide the smoothie into 2 airtight containers and store in the refrigerator.
One of the amazing thing about smoothies is how easy they are to make and to adapt to your taste. Add the things you love and omit what you don’t like.
The smoothies are prepped in batches of 2 the night before giving the option of a smoothie for breakfast and lunch or dinner because sometimes a day is a 2-smoothie-kind-of-day.
A green smoothie is the last step of a daily ritual and routine. It’s the perfect ending to a miracle morning.
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I love the flavor combination! As a vegan, I won’t eat beef collagen, but I wonder if there’s an animal-free alternative with similar benefits.
I still haven’t tried green smoothies. This one sounds like it would be quite sweet. I love pineapple with spinach, so I’m sure I’d like that part.
I love green smoothies, I would have to replace the protein powder because I only eat one meal with animal protein a day, but this recipe sounds incredible. I love pineapple it seems to help tone down the earthiness of the spinach!! Your benefits break down was incredible!!
This smoothie looks super delicious and love all of its health benefits!
This looks like a great smoothie. Love the addition of the collagen. I’ve been trying to add that into my diet more lately too.
Wow! Look at that beautiful color! I was so scared to try spinach in smoothies, but now that I have, I can’t go back! It’s a great way to get iron and all the nutrients from veggies quickly! I’ll be saving this recipe for tomorrow!
Mmm I love green smoothies! I don’t crave them as much in the winter but yesterday I finally got an itch and made a really yummy berry one. It was so thick and yummy because I used frozen fruit and veggies. This recipe looks really good too. I’m obsessed with my collagen peptides and I love Healthy Skoop too.
Love how you broke it down and each ingredient has a purpose! I’m a big fan of green smoothies!
This green smoothie sounds tasty! I was just working on a green smoothie recipe earlier this morning for an upcoming blog post. I love them!
That looks very springlike and light! I wish there was a vegetarian version of collagen
It took me forever to finally try a green smoothie because I was so turned off by the color. But so glad I did because now they are my favorite!
i keep hearing so many things about collagen but i have yet it. love all the benefits you listed.
I love, love, LOVE a good green smoothie! I only have two recipes in my rotation right now, so it looks like I’ll be trying this one out soon. It sounds delicious!
Molly // Miss Molly Moon
I love thick and creamy smoothies! Your green smoothie looks like a great way to start my day!
I keep hearing that I need to get some powdered greens to add to my smoothie and just haven’t gotten around to it. My bigger issue is that whenever I add Spinach it never really liquifies. Like I’m legit still shewing it! What am I doing wrong??
I’m a big fan a green smoothies that taste good 😀 The pineapple and banana just makes a big differnece in there.
OMG I know green smoothies are so good for you but I just cant get past the taste. I have never had a good tasting one. Lol. I think I may give this one a try and see how it goes. Wish me luck!
I do like (not always love) green smoothies, but pineapple is a new one for me. Didn’t know about collagen being ingestible. Need to look into this 🙂
I love a good smoothie recipe and that sounds perfect! The combo of ingredients is right up my alley, can’t wait to try this!
Smoothies can be a great way to hide foods that some people don’t like. Since some flavors dominate others, it can be a huge nutritional boost and quite tasty.
How delicious! I love mango in my green smoothies. I can’t bring myself to try the beef or chicken collagen, but I’ve got to try the fish or egg one.
Yum! I love how you also shared the benefits of drinking the smoothie! I can’t wait to try it for myself.
xo – Kam
I love green smoothies and this is one hell of a recipe, Jill. A perfect combination of some nutrient-dense ingredients. Can I use fresh instead of frozen ingredients?
I really need to start making more green smoothies again! I love that you added pineapple to this!
I’m a fan of green smoothies and the flavor combinations here looks delicious. The mix of pineapple, makes it more tastier and healthier. Thanks for the breakdown of health benefits.
I love smoothies but have never included spinach in one. Definitely would love to give this one a try 🙂
I totally need more spinach, strawberries and pineapple in my life. I have RA and those items always make me feel fabulous
I didn’t know that collagen has detox qualities. I will have to look into this info
OOH this sounds so yummy! Pinning and trying!
xoxo Christie
This sounds so yummy. I have a similar green smoothies every day but without banana as I’m allergic. I currently take collagen supplements but would be interested in adding it to my smoothie.
I’ve read a lot of smoothie recipes but it’s my first time to read about their benefits. Thanks for all this info! It inspired me to make my own smoothie!
This is so full of health, to ignore would be foolishness. I like how you have highlighted the positive health values.
I’ve been searching for the perfect green smoothie recipe. It looks like this just might be it!
These look nice! I have had a few green smoothies and pretty much had to poke them down with a stick! But these look enticing! Rose @ Our House of Love
I actually have a very similar recipe that I use and it’s delicious! The ingredients are identical – I just add some honey to make it a bit sweeter:)
I LOOOVE smoothies. I like adding frozen avocado and kale in. I’m vegan though so wouldn’t add collagen as it’s usually made from fish or derived from animal flesh. Unless you know of a cruelty free option?