This protein-packed Avocado Berry Smoothie is a great way to start your day! This smoothie is totally gluten free and dairy free, made with mixed fruit, avocado, cauliflower, oats, and collagen. This is one healthy drink that’ll keep you full all morning long!
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Why We Love It
This Avocado Berry Smoothie with collagen is my favorite way to get good stuff into my picky kids!
Adding some good veggies, healthy fat, and whole grains to this smoothie helps me keep his diet balanced!
You know what? I’m a proud hider of vegetables, and if you want proof, check out the secret ingredient some of my other recipes: Grain-free Porridge, Healthy Chocolate Mousse, and Pumpkin Chocolate Protein Balls.
Most importantly, this smoothie keeps us all happy and makes me feel good, too!
It only takes 4 minutes to make, it’s packed with ingredients that have tons of vitamins, fiber, fat, and protein, plus it’s big enough for two of us to share!
🥑 Smoothie Ingredients
Ingredients Notes:
- Using frozen ingredients will give you a thicker, more milkshake-like consistency. Using defrosted ingredients will make the consistency thinner, more like juice.
- I use a combination of frozen berries and frozen peaches, but any mixed frozen fruit will work great!
- It’s important to use certified or tested gluten free oats (like Bob’s) if you have an allergy or sensitivity!
- I use unflavored collagen peptides.
- To make it vegetarian & vegan, omit the collagen.
- For lower carb or lower sugar diet, omit the peaches and banana, then substitute extra mixed blueberries and raspberries.
- Substitute any type of milk you prefer: Coconut, Oat milk, or regular cow’s milk would all work great!
- To make it Grain-free / Paleo, omit the oats.
Avocado in Smoothies
If you aren’t already putting avocados in your smoothie, you really should start. Not only is adding avocado an awesome way to get healthy fat into your diet (and you need fat!), but it makes the smoothie super creamy and dreamy.
Cauliflower in Smoothies
If there’s one or two veggies that don’t really suit me (ex: green peppers), I move on and find a different option that I like. But if there’s a picky eater in the house, and there’s at least one in mine, creativity is very important.
Adding a little cauliflower to your smoothie is a super simple way to get a little extra good stuff. There is zero cauliflower taste when you mix it with all the fruit and grains, so you don’t even notice it’s in there!
Adding Collagen to Smoothies
Adding grass-fed collagen to your smoothie is a great way to get some extra protein in, and here I used use Vital Proteins. I bought it at Walmart (see my full list of other healthy Walmart groceries)!
If you’re looking for other ways to get your collagen in, my Collagen Kombucha Mocktail recipe is one of the most delicious ways to incorporate collagen into your diet! And be sure to check out my recipe for Collagen-infused Chili Stuffed Potato Skins recipe.
Instructions
Smoothie-making is incredibly simple! Add your ingredients to a high speed blender, cover, and blend.
If you find the smoothie is too thick, add a little water or more almond milk until it’s the desired consistency.
Once the smoothie is fully blended, pour into two glasses and garnish with a few more berries and enjoy!
👉 For best taste, drink the smoothie right away, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to a day.
👉 Freeze any leftover smoothie in silicone freezer trays or ice cube trays. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months for best taste. Toss a few into your next smoothie for an instant flavor boost!
More Healthy Smoothies
- Banana Orange Protein Smoothie
- Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
- Mango Banana Smoothie
- Kiwi & Blueberry Smoothie
- Banana Coffee Smoothie
I’d love to hear about your experience making this smoothie!
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Avocado Berry Smoothie with Collagen
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup peaches frozen
- 1/3 cup frozen mixed berries plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup riced cauliflower frozen or fresh
- 1 banana
- 1/2 avocado
- 1-2 scoops collagen peptides optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and mix on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes.
- If it's a little too thick, add a little more almond milk or water to thin it out.
- Divide between two glasses, top with a little more mixed berries, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Using frozen ingredients will give you a thicker, more milkshake-like consistency. Using defrosted ingredients will make the consistency thinner, more like juice.
- Use only certified or tested gluten free oats if you have an allergy or sensitivity!
- For a vegetarian/vegan smoothie, omit the collagen.
- For a lower-carb or lower sugar diet, omit the peaches and banana and substitute extra berries.
- For a grain-free or Paleo smoothie, omit the oats.
- For best taste, drink the smoothie right away, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to a day.
- Freeze any leftover smoothie in silicone freezer trays or ice cube trays. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Meghna Pitti says
What is collagen..and how can we get it from plants?
Cook at Home Mom says
Hi Meghan! Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and many people take supplements to help with joint health, immunity, and more. You can buy marine collagen here (it’s made from fish) if that’s better for you- https://amzn.to/3IaE7YY – but as far as I know, there isn’t a vegan/plant based collagen supplement available.
Nicole says
Thank you for this recipe! It is delicious, without any added sweeteners. I used all berries because I didn’t have peaches. I was surprised by adding cauliflower, but it made a delicious nutritious smoothie!
Cook at Home Mom says
Hi Nicole! I’m so glad you enjoyed the smoothie!! I agree- the cauliflower is a nice way to add a little extra veggie goodness. 🙂 -Laura