Collagen-Rich Fruit & Veggie Smoothie

This smoothie has a fun orange creamsicle color and is just as delicious, only much healthier!

This nourishing fruit and veggie, collagen smoothie is a delicious way to promote better skin, hair, nails, bones, muscles and digestive power.

Yield: 1 smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fitered water
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut in half (equivalent to approximately ½ cup sliced)
  • 1 green Granny Smith apple, sliced in chunks
  • 3 tablespoons coconut butter (also called coconut cream)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • Pinch allspice
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons blueberries, 2 drops stevia or 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients into your blender and blend well.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve, if you like a colder smoothie.
  • If you want this to be colder for serving immediately, you can slice the apples the night before and freeze them.
  • Taste the smoothie. If you want your smoothie a bit sweeter, you can add frozen blueberries, stevia or honey.
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As a coach, writer and recovered former executive, I understand the challenges of creating a balanced, healthy lifestyle when over-scheduled. In my journey to radiant health, I created a whole health system of eating, exercise, renewal and recharging -- a roadmap toward health & vitality. I empower clients to create their own whole health systems, in their own unique ways. I have seen amazing results in working with my clients!