We love a delicious, healthy, power-packed smoothie, which is the perfect choice for a quick and nutritious breakfast, snack on the go or post-workout refuel. With a few added extras it can be all that and more, especially when collagen is introduced into the mix.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and literally holds everything together (the word collagen even comes from the Greek word “kolla”, meaning glue). It’s found in your bones, ligaments, tendons, connective tissues and skin, and plays a role in your overall health. Like many things, our body’s collagen production naturally begins to slow down as we age, which can cause wrinkles, sagging skin and deceased cartilage. This is where adding a premium collagen supplement comes in. When you begin supplementing with collagen, you are providing your body with a dose of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and collagen molecules. Your body then takes these and delivers them throughout the body’s systems to form new collagen. It’s a beauty non-negotiable if you’re all about finding  – and maintaining – your glowy-est skin ever, and incredibly easy to throw into a smoothie in particular. 

Try this mix for an antioxidant-rich, collagen boost that skin will love…

Our smoothie recipe for glowing, radiant skin:

• One large handful of blueberries – full of antioxidants and vitamins, the fibre in blueberries is also a good source of prebiotics that can feed the healthy bacteria (i.e. probiotics) in your gut. 
• Around a tablespoon of ground flaxseed – with both soluble and insoluble fibre, flaxseed is also a good plant-based source of omega-3 essential fatty acids.
• Unsweetened non-dairy milk – adds some calcium and provides the liquid for the smoothie. 
• 2.5g – 5g (approx. 1-2 metric tsp.) of IMBIBE’s Miracle Collagen – scientifically formulated to plump and firm your skin from within, this can easily be added to any liquid, just stir to dissolve. 

You can enhance this berry smoothie even more by adding additional nutritious ingredients to really make it your own. Feel free to add in a tablespoon of chia seeds for a boost of healthy fats and fibre, or hemp seeds for a boost of healthy fats, omegas and minerals. To add a little heartiness to your smoothie when you’re feeling super ravenous, add 1/3 cup of oats to truly fill your cup. 

So what are you waiting for? Get blending! Then just sit back, sip, and enjoy the gift of great skin.