I have been trying to post a couple of posts including Vital Proteins each month. As an ambassador, I get to try products and authentically post about them. I’m not being paid, but if Vital Proteins and Collagen has helped me, it will more than likely help someone else too. So each month I try and post a recipe I’ve been personally using. Some I hesitate to call “recipes” because they are: add these things and put into a blender.
With the heat, I’ve been enjoying smoothies lately. I’m not a smoothie person in the winter, but hot weather is another story. This month I’ve been enjoying the Vital Proteins Strawberry Lemon.
I have had a serving after each run or workout to recover faster and honestly, I have been! After my 25k this smoothie was the first thing I’ve had. I also have found including collagen into my routine has made my hair grow faster.
A Few Benefits of the Beauty Collagen are:
- Help Improve Hair and Nails: Collagen helps hair and nails grow faster and stronger (I have seen this first hand with my own hair).
- Skin Health: Helps to improve the moisture and glow into your skin. This has also helped me personally, and my skin is the best it’s been in months.
- Post Workout Energy: If I don’t eat after a run, I find myself sluggish, so this provides energy that I need. With Vital Proteins, there are no added sugar or preservatives.
Last month I posted about using the Vital Proteins Strawberry Lemon for a recovery smoothie, and I’ve made some minor tweaks to include more carbohydrates and calories. I’ve found the extra calories help me recover faster. As I posted on Instagram yesterday, one of my primary goals is to stay healthy.
- 1 Chopped frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen berries (I use either strawberries or raspberries)
- 1 cup oatmeal (to add carbohydrates)
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 Scoop Beauty Collagen
Mix and Go.
I’ve found the consistency to be much thicker and I’m able to recover faster. I have a smoothie after each run or workout (whether it’s 3 miles or 15). Plus it’s refreshing in the humidity.
Here are more Vital Protein Collagen posts:
Skin Benefits from Collagen
Recovering with Collagen Protein
Hair and Nail Benefits of Collagen
Thank you to Vital Proteins for your support!
Questions for you:
Do you eat after a workout or run?
Are there any recipes or things you would like to see about Vital Proteins or Collagen?
That sounds delicious! I am always looking for new recipes like this one!
I’m going to have to look into this to throw in my morning smoothie.
I absolutely love your delicious smoothie recipe! It’s quick and simple to make, and super healthy.
Simplicity is the best way LOL.
I need to start using collagen more after running. This smoothie sounds so yummy.
This definitely sounds like an interesting smoothie. I typically avoid dairy, but I’m sure this can be made without greek yogurt.
Oh definitely or something else that would work for you. My husband is lactose intolerant so he avoids yogurt as well.
I love smoothies lately, especially with the heat. It’s also good if you just don’t feel like eating solid foods post run (as I usually didn’t in the heat). This recipe looks and sounds delicious!
I can only imagine the heat down there in SC. I don’t hate eat solid foods post run, but now I just want refreshing and cold things all of the time. Ice cream would be ok too LOL.
Honestly, this summer hasn’t been that bad heat wise. Granted, I’d probably feel differently if I was running outside in it like previous summers, but we haven’t had any 100 degree days or any craziness like that, thankfully. No matter how the weather is though, smoothies can be REALLY refreshing. I BodyPumped tonight and am about to drink one now ;).
This looks like my kind of smoothies. I’ve always enjoyed sipping on them. I do tend to eat after a workout, because I’m hungry!
You and me both Amber!
This sounds delicious! I love smoothies for breakfast especially! Now that I am back to work I need more smoothie ideas.
Congrats on going back to work! I do appreciate how fast can be made too.
If this smoothie will help improve my hair and skin then I’m all for it. I like smoothies and since I make them often, I might as well make one that will be delicious as well as offer other benefits.
I am so obsessed with smoothies right now. This one looks extra delicious. Thanks for sharing!
What is your favorite smoothie Jessica?
Now this sounds like an absolutely delicious smoothie! I have to admit I keep reading about Colligan in drinks and it seems like such an interesting idea!
Now this is the ideal type of smoothie since it doesn’t only look so yummy but is an Energizer and works on nails. Just what I’d need since I’m a huge fan of smoothies while I have poor nails.😥
I like the tweaked version with a bit more calories. Recover time is important, it’s awesome to hear you’re taking it seriously.
I love smoothies and this one looks delicious
It sounds and looks delicious. Smoothies are the way to go!
Thanks so much for sharing this it came at the perfect time. I’m always looking for easy smoothie recipes that can serve as an on the go breakfast/meal and this sounds delicious! The amazing benefits that come with this, means I’m definitely going to try this out!
I also love smoothies after exercising. I like the idea of adding collagen, it will be on my list of things to add to my smoothies.
Oooooh, I never thought of adding oatmeal to a smoothie! Thanks for the great idea.
I didn’t either until I read about it for energy. Once I tried, I’m hooked!
I add integral collagen to my daily yogurt and fruit. I wish I could make smoothies but they are more effort than I can do in the mornings. This sounds delicious
How do you add Collagen Debby? I’m always looking for quick and easy recipes!
Thanks for this informative post. I had no idea you could put collagen in a smoothie! I definitely need something to help with my hair & nails.
All this time, I thought collagen can only be applied on skin. And it is effective, how much more putting it into smoothie. Thanks for the recipe.
What a cool post! This looks like a great smoothie. I’d love it. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I love products that have a multi function, so the fact that this smoothie beautifies and provides energy is a no brained for me! Ready to try!
I hope you do! Let me know how it goes!