By: VTC's Wellness Team

3 Simple Smoothie Recipes

Smoothies make breakfast or snack time quick & easy. There are countless of mixtures and combinations which can feel overwhelming at times. However, here are three simple recipes to get you started on your smoothie journey. No matter your personal goals; increase vitamins and nutrients, loss weight, build muscle, or improve your gut-health, there is a smoothie for YOU!

Simple Smoothie Recipes

1. Vitamin C Smoothie

Add the following ingredients to a blender & ENJOY!

• 1 cup ice
• 2 cups frozen pineapple
• 1/2 orange
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 scoop VTC's Collagen Peptides
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice

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Vitamin C is found in many fresh fruits and vegetables, but can also be added into supplements like Collagen Peptides. 

Research suggests that eating foods rich in vitamin C supports healthy function of your immune system, maintains your bones, teeth, and cartilage, and helps your body heal wounds. (1)

2. Gut-Friendly Blueberry Smoothie

Add the followoing ingredients to a blender & ENJOY!

• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 tbsp flax seed
• 1 scoop VTC's Collagen Peptides
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 cup almond milk

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Flax seeds are rich in fiber and may help promote regular bowel movements and improve digestive health. (2)

Blueberries act as a prebiotic. They support healthy digestion, fights inflammation, and gut dysbiosis. 1 cup of blueberries makes up 14% of our fiber daily intake. (3)

3. High-Protein Chocolate Smoothie

Add the following ingredients to a blender & ENJOY!

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 scoop chocolate protein
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 pitted dates
• 1 tbsp VTC's MCT oil
• 1/2 cup almond milk

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Proteins are the building blocks of life.  Your body needs protein to help repair cells and make new ones. Protein is also essential for growth and development in children, teens, and pregnant women. (4)

Dates are a natural sweetener that are high in fiber and antioxidants. 

Consuming MCT Oil can potentially improve weight loss, athletic performance, and increase energy levels. (5)

Published: June 3, 2022