Fuel your body with this awesome Berry Green Smoothie! The combination of fresh berries, greens, collagen and berry green protein pack a mighty nutrient punch in a small but delicious package!
Berries are an amazing source of antioxidants and fiber, which is essential for our gut health and supporting our immune system (1). Plus berries are a low-sugar fruit, which makes them a sweet treat that doesn’t spike your blood sugar.
This recipe also has Berry Green Protein (from my Whole Betty line) which is something I love to include in my smoothies. It’s 100% organic, packed with protein (22g protein per serving), and combines 15 superfood greens and berries to increase the variety of micronutrients in your diet.
Plus I added a serving of collagen to help support your bone, joint and skin health! As we age, we don’t make as much collagen, so using things like bone broth, gelatin, or a hydrolyzed collagen supplement can help support your gut health, as well as your joints, skin and bones (2).
Collagen is produced in your body using the amino acids from the dietary protein you consume and supports the epithelial cells that line your gut – which helps with nutrient absorption and immune support (3).
Smoothies are a fantastic way to boost your overall protein and fiber intake for the day and are easy and delicious too!
Berry Green Protein Smoothie
Yield: 1 serving
You will need: blender, measuring cup 
Ingredients:
- ½ cup berries (any type you like, frozen or fresh)
- ½ cup dark, leafy greens
- ¼ of an avocado, sliced
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 serving (32 grams) Berry Green Protein
- 1 serving (13 grams) Full Body Collagen
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until creamy and smooth.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Additional Notes: *The protein macros include 11 grams of collagen peptides, which I don’t count toward my overall daily protein count, as collagen is not a complete protein source on its own.
I love this one – it’s so delicious! Let me know if you make this and how you like it!
Berry Green Protein is a delicious plant-based vanilla strawberry blend that has 22g of highly absorbable protein per serving. It also has an impressive array of organic ingredients including barley grass, wheat grass, spirulina, chlorella, spinach, kale, tomatoes, carrots, beets, parsley, apple, blueberry, cranberry and raspberry.
If you are following a healthy lifestyle, seeking support for sustained energy, mental clarity and overall well-being, Berry Green Protein is a convenient, delicious and powerful nutrient-dense option for you!
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- Holwerda, Andrew M, and Luc J C van Loon. “The impact of collagen protein ingestion on musculoskeletal connective tissue remodeling: a narrative review.” Nutrition reviews vol. 80,6 (2022): 1497-1514. doi:10.1093/nutrit/nuab083. Web. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9086765/
- Moskowitz, R W. “Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease.” Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism vol. 30,2 (2000): 87-99. doi:10.1053/sarh.2000.9622 Web. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11071580/
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