AllyThere is officially less than two months until I have to try on wedding dresses, therefore I am in full ~health mode~. This, to me, means trying to cut gluten and dairy, and taking my dog on a few hour-long walks a week. My ideal healthy breakfast is always a smoothie since it’s so easy to drink on the way to work, so I’m excited to introduce you to my new breakfast obsession: my carrot ginger collagen glow smoothie!
This yummy, fresh, and tangy smoothie includes:
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- shredded carrots, (buy the pre-shredded bags!)
- a banana
- ~good~ orange juice, AKA 100% orange juice, (do I sound like Ina Garten?)
- ginger paste, (because it’s way easier than fresh ginger; I find mine in the produce section fridge next to the herbs!)
- Vital Proteins Collagen Protein Powder which is my new favorite food obsession. This protein powder is unflavored, (so I even stir it in my coffee!) and is Whole30 compliant, (which means there is nothing weird or chemically in it- all natural, baby!)
. This will help fill you up, with the added collagen bonus of better hair, nails, and skin. WIN!
. This will help fill you up, with the added collagen bonus of better hair, nails, and skin. WIN!
Obviously any unflavored protein powder would work, or maybe even a Tbsp. or two of chia seeds! Anything unflavored and full of protein is a good substitute here.
This smoothie just feels like a little bit of sunshine on the beach, which is totally necessary this time of year. I’m already sick of it being dark by 5 and feeling tired all the time. How am I supposed to take pictures of my dinner? The struggle is real. And that, my friends, is why I took a picture of my breakfast instead 🙂 Hope you try it and enjoy!!
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 banana
- ½ cup orange juice, (fresh squeezed or pure orange juice preferred) plus more if needed
- 1 Tbsp. ginger paste, (minced fresh ginger works too, but that's an extra step)
- 2 scoops (2 Tbsp.) unflavored protein powder, (I like Vital Proteins brand w/ Collagen Peptides)
- Ice
- Blend everything together until smooth! Add more orange juice if needed.
