A 5-minute recipe, this drink is simple and tasty!

Recipe Highlights

This blueberry collagen smoothie is perfect for improving skin and joint health.
It’s made by pureeing almond milk, collagen powder, Medjool date, baby spinach, and frozen blueberries in a blender.
Cold and refreshing, this smoothie is a naturally tasty treat.
The recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare at home.

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Ingredient Notes

Ingredients for a blueberry collagen smoothie.

Unsweetened almond milk: With a fairly neutral flavor, almond milk is great in smoothies. Feel free to use other types of milk, like soy milk or hemp milk.
Collagen powder: Most collagen powders are unflavored, so they won’t change the flavor of your drink. They have a thickening effect in smoothies.
Medjool date: Adding a Medjool date will naturally sweeten the smoothie. It has some antioxidants and fiber.
Baby spinach: Baby spinach increases the nutrient content of the drink. The taste is barely there due to the sweetness of the date and blueberries.
Frozen blueberries: To ensure your drink is thick and cold, use frozen blueberries. This will omit the need for using ice, which can make your smoothie watery.

For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Variations

Seeds: Chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp seeds will give your smoothie a nuttier taste. They also provide some plant-based protein, antioxidants, and vitamins. For best results, use 1 or 2 tablespoons per smoothie.

Nut butter: Another way to give your smoothie a nutty twist is to add nut butter. Examples include almond butter or peanut butter. These add-ins contain anti-inflammatory fats and protein. Start with 1 or 2 tablespoons per smoothie. Don’t add too much, which can overpower the drink.

Extracts: Extracts are helpful for adding flavor to smoothies without changing the texture or thickness.Try ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract in this smoothie.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Date and collagen powder in a blender with almond milk.

Step 1: Pour almond milk into the blender. Add Medjool date and collagen powder.

For the smoothest blend, add the liquids first.

Blueberry, spinach, date, collagen, and almond milk in a blender.

Step 2: Add baby spinach and frozen blueberries.

Make sure to add the heaviest ingredients last.

Step 3: Blend until smooth. Start on a low speed, then increase to high.

Step 4: Spoon into a bowl. Serve immediately.

Blender Tips

Add soft and light ingredients first.

When loading the blender, go from softest/lightest to hardest/heaviest. This is the easiest way to create a smooth drink without air pockets.

The softest/lightest ingredients are the liquid base and liquid add-ins, such as honey or date syrup. Powders, seeds, and nut butters should be added next. Follow with leafy greens, fresh fruit, and frozen fruit or ice.

Increase the speed slowly.

Start the blender on low speed. Once the blades break down the ingredients, you can increase to high. By blending on high speed most of the time, you’ll ensure the blender’s motor doesn’t overheat.

Push ingredients around with a tamper.

Using a blender tamper is a great tool for making the best smoothie. Insert the tamper through the lid of the blender while the blades are running. Move the tamper around the container, hitting all 4 sides. This will move ingredients toward the blades and avoid an uneven blend.

Scrape out leftover smoothie.

After pouring the smoothie into a glass, use a blade scraper to get out every last drop. This is a tool designed to scrape under the blades. It’s an easy way to reduce food waste.

Expert Tips

When freezing your own blueberries, always put them in a single even layer. This will avoid big chunks of berries.
If your blender isn’t very powerful, chop the Medjool date before adding it in.
Leave out the Medjool date if you want a less sweet smoothie.
Add a splash of milk if the smoothie is too thick, then blend for 10 seconds.
You can save leftover smoothie in a glass jar for 1-2 days. The ingredients will likely separate, so be sure to mix it before drinking.

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