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Do you have a “go to” breakfast? Mine is a smoothie, I have one almost daily and flip flop between two recipes, a “green” smoothie and a chocolate smoothie. In the past I made my green smoothies green by adding a couple handfuls of spinach to them. This year I jumped on the matcha wagon and now I add a bit of matcha to my smoothies (in addition to my spinach) to enhance the green color and give my smoothie a little caffeine/antioxidant boost! Check out my simple 4 ingredient matcha latte to read more about the health benefits of this trendy tea.
Another nutrition trend of 2017 is collagen. There are many proposed benefits to this unique source of protein but one of my favorite things about using collagen peptides is the powder SO easily dissolves in any hot or cold beverage making it the perfect way to sneak protein into your favorite beverage or recipe. I also love it because collagen peptides (depending on the brand and other added ingredients) happen to be suitable for those following a gluten free, dairy free, paleo, or low FODMAP diet. I like to use Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (ONE ingredient guys) and their new Matcha Collagen.
Matcha Collagen Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 small banana (or 1/2 large banana), frozen
- 2-3 pitted dates or 1 packet stevia
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1-2 handfuls spinach
- 1 tbsp almond or sun butter (optional)
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen or 1 scoop Collagen Peptides + 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1/4 c granola (optional) I like to use Purely Elizabeth
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in blender except the collagen. Blend on medium high until all ingredients are incorporated and there are no spinach flakes or chunks of dates left.
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Add the collagen and blend on LOW for about 20 seconds to incorporate.
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Pour into a glass, top with granola (optional), and enjoy!
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