A simple recipe for a delicious, healthy drink made with orange juice and collagen. Naturally sweetened with honey, this creamy collagen shake tastes like an Orange Creamsicle Bar!
Remember that summertime classic frozen Orange Creamsicle bar? Here's the same flavour we loved then, now in an Orange Collagen Creamsicle Shake!
This is the best collagen smoothie I've had! It's a simple, refreshing drink that I sometimes have after a workout.
It's not a typical breakfast smoothie, full of superfoods that I often have for breakfast. This orange smoothie is a simple and delicious way to make sure to get enough collagen in my diet.
🛒 Ingredients
- pure orange juice, unsweetened
- cream or your favourite plant-based milk
- collagen powder (affiliate link)
- honey
- pure vanilla extract (optional, but tasty!)
How to make an orange collagen shake
This orange smoothie with collagen is quick to make!
Mix 1 cup organic orange juice with 2 tablespoons cream or plant-based milk, 2 tablespoons collagen, ½ teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional) and an ice cube.
Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with Himalayan sea salt for extra adrenal support, if desired.
Questions about collagen
Collagen is a protein in our bodies that helps to give our skin elasticity and strength. It's part of our skin, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and even our digestive system.
Our bodies produce collagen naturally, but as we age, its production slows and may even stop in our mid to late 20's. Tell-tale signs that we may be lacking are wrinkles, dry skin, and brittle nails. And yes, I had all three.
We're told that collagen can improve the health of our skin and hair, reduce joint pain, help with leaky gut, strengthen our teeth and nails, and perhaps even reduce cellulite! Read more about the benefits of collagen for your skin.
Since I've been taking collagen supplements regularly, I'm astounded at the change in the health of my fingernails and my skin. I'm waiting for the wrinkles to diminish . . .
🗒 More ways to use collagen powder
Collagen powder is easy to add to a smoothie, but on those mornings when I have a fritatta or baked oatmeal or my favourite pumpkin spice granola, I like to have this collagen shake as well.
Collagen supplements are tasteless and blend easily with whatever you add them to, even coffee.
Other ideas? Add collagen powder to overnight oats, stir it into yogurt, blend it into your smoothies, or even add it to your baked goods like muffins and loaves. Or enjoy it in this refreshing (and pretty) Strawberry Watermelon Collagen Smoothie!
If you eat organic animal protein several times a week or use bone broth, you may be getting enough collagen. But if you're not sure, powdered supplements are widely available. I use Organika Enhanced Collagen (not sponsored.)
This Collagen Creamsicle Shake is a refreshing drink and a great way to get an extra boost of collagen!
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Orange Collagen Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoon cream or nut milk
- 2 tablespoon collagen powder
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
- 1 ice cube
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon Himalyan sea salt
Instructions
- Process first 6 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Sprinkle with Himalayan sea salt if desired.
Bree
Incredibly satisfying!
Elaine
It is, isn't it! Thanks for the 5 stars!
Kara
I made this today in the middle of the afternoon when I was a little hungry. SOOO satisfying! Thanks!
Margie
Love this! So quick and so tasty!
Dierdre
Delicious! I've made this 3 times this week! Thanks.