"Get Your Greens" Daily Smoothie (DF, GF)

I’ve been making smoothies nearly every weekday for years now. For me, it’s the easiest way to pack in fiber, collagen, antioxidants, and greens—plus, it actually keeps me full through the morning. Most days, this is my breakfast. But if I’m extra hungry (or recovering from a tough workout), I’ll bulk it up with a little granola or cashew butter to turn it into a true meal.

The beauty of smoothies is how flexible they are. Below is my go-to formula, but feel free to tweak it to suit your taste or needs. Just keep an eye on sugar content—natural or not, balance is key.

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“Get Your Greens” Smoothie

Serves: 1
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Naturally Sweetened

Ingredients:

• ½ frozen banana

• 1–2 handfuls frozen spinach (or kale, if preferred)

• 1 small handful frozen berries or ½ chopped green apple

• ½ cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk

• Filtered water to thin, as needed

• 2 tbsp collagen peptides

• 2 tsp chia seeds, pre-soaked in water for 5–10 mins

• 2 tsp ground flaxseed

Optional Add-Ins:

• 1 tsp manuka honey (or raw local honey)

• ½ tsp black maca powder (for energy support)

• ½ tsp ashwagandha powder (for stress balance)

• 1–2 tbsp coconut yogurt (for creaminess and probiotics)

• 1 tbsp cashew or almond butter (for extra staying power)

• A few ice cubes (if using fresh instead of frozen fruit)

Optional Toppings (if turning into a smoothie bowl):

• Gluten-free granola

• Sliced banana or berries

• Unsweetened coconut flakes

• Pumpkin seeds or hemp hearts

Tips:

• If you’re skipping collagen, consider a clean plant-based protein powder.