Chocolate Collagen Smoothie
The Chocolate Collagen Smoothie combines dairy or non-dairy milk with frozen banana, almond butter, raw cacao powder, and collagen peptides for a creamy, chocolate-flavored beverage. It has a smooth texture and balances richness from almond butter with the subtle bitterness of cacao. Adding collagen peptides makes it a versatile smoothie option for those interested in collagen supplementation.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk dairy or dairy-free
- 1 banana frozen
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- ¼ cup raw cacao powder
- 2 coops collagen peptides
Instructions
- Blend it all up. Add the milk, banana, almond butter, cacao powder, and collagen peptides to a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth.
- Serve. Pour the smoothie into two glasses and enjoy.
Notes
- Use organic raw cacao powder to enhance antioxidant levels in the smoothie.
- Prepare almond butter at home or use a fresh store-bought version for best flavor and texture.
- Substitute milk types as desired, noting that different milks will change the nutrition profile.
- Choose from several Vital Proteins collagen products to suit taste and dietary needs.
- Serve the smoothie immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3865
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386.5kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.4g | 9% |
| Protein | 14.9g | 30% |
| Fat | 25.9g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7g | 74% |
| Sodium | 55.7mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11.9g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.