You can buy collagen protein powder from my Amazon Store. Also, the “doonk” I refer to in this recipe is a 1 created by authors of 1/32 teaspoon, the word was made up by the authors of the Trim Healthy Mama Plan.
Runner's Smoothie
Prep
Total
Yield 1 serving
Eat Clean at Breakfast to get your day started right. I tweaked a recipe I found in Self magazine to make it a Runner's Smoothie for my daughter who is a runner!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (no carrageenan)
- 1 cup blueberries or mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries)
- 2 tsp chia seeds + a sprinkle for top
- handful of spinach
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- knob of ginger (or just ginger juice)
- 2 TBSP collagen protein powder
- doonk of stevia, optional
- doonk of glucomannan, optional
Instructions
- Throw all ingredients into blender
- for a frothier consistency add ice
- Pour in glass
- Top with chia seeds, optional
Notes
Why I use collagen protein for my runner girl's smoothie:Greater mobility and flexibility which helps my runner to have a better time and recover faster.Strong, healthy muscles are created from the amino acids in collagen, it has 14 grams of protein in 2 tbspHealthier, stronger bones and joints, especially important for runners and athletes.Easier weight management and/or weight loss, due to its satiating effect on hunger; it's also anti-aging.Deeper and more restful sleep which will help my runner to repair her body over nightHealthy brain function is important for runners and all athletesTones and tightens skin, which is important for runners
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