Celebrate Warmer Weather With This Cool Cashew Butter & Collagen Smoothie
As the temperatures begin to rise, it's the perfect time to enjoy a cool and refreshing smoothie, and this recipe will transport you straight to a beach paradise (mentally speaking).
As a smoothie enthusiast who depends on these icy drinks to start my mornings during the warmer seasons (nothing beats a refreshing sip on a sunny day), I've experimented with many recipes, and I can assure you that this one is exceptional.
Naturally, I had to share it (you can find it on TikTok if you're browsing).
This blend is my go-to whenever the weather warms up—it's a delicious, tropical-inspired treat with added beauty benefits too.*
How to make a tropical collagen cashew butter smoothie
Refreshing and filling, this smoothie will keep you cool and satisfied all morning long. Blenders at the ready...
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter
- 1 scoop mbg beauty & gut collagen+
- 1 milk of choice
- 3 to 4 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- Optional: Handful of coconut flakes
Method
- Combine the mango, spinach, cashew butter, collagen, oat milk, and ice cubes in a blender and whir until smooth. Feel free to add more ice cubes if you enjoy a colder, frothier texture.
- Sprinkle with hemp seeds and coconut flakes.
- Sip and enjoy!
Nutritional information: 430 calories, 33 grams protein, 46 grams carbohydrates, 14 grams fat.
Please note: Nutritional info is an estimate and may vary depending on ingredients used. Use it as a general guide, not a guarantee.
Beauty benefits of this collagen smoothie
As someone who takes painstaking care of her skin, I know that what I put inside my body matters just as much as the topicals I'm slathering on.
So I fill my blender to the brim with healthy, skin-loving ingredients: From the antioxidants and fiber in spinach to the protein in cashew butter to the slew of beauty-centric bioactives in mbg's beauty & gut collagen+.*
See, studies have shown that taking collagen peptides will support skin elasticity and hydration levels and promote youthful texture1.*
And our high-quality formula contains vitamins C and E for enhanced collagen production and antioxidant support, hyaluronic acid for skin hydration, biotin to support strong hair and nails, (Did I mention this powder was chock-full of skin-loving ingredients?)
The takeaway
Smoothies are a tasty and easy way to pack in nutrients. This summer-inspired blend? It features a load of ingredients that fill you up and help you glow.*
