When it comes to natural beauty, food is one of your most powerful tools.

Along with that, it’s all about hydration and antioxidants when it comes to beauty from the inside out!

This Ultimate Beauty Smoothie is my favorite breakfast, lunch, or midday snack to give your skin a boost from the inside out.

To make it, blend 1 cup of coconut water, a serving of collagen powder, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 cup of fresh strawberries, 2 teaspoons of hemp seeds and half a frozen banana until smooth. It takes 5 minutes and makes one smoothie.

Ultimate Beauty Smoothie Ingredient Benefits

Collagen Powder

Collagen powder is having a hot moment in nutrition right now, for good reason. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. Think of it as the scaffolding that holds your body together. I like adding a scoop of collagen powder to my smoothies because it blends right in. It’s not vegan, so read the label and see if it’s for you. I like the one by Vital Proteins. Since it’s not a complete protein, don’t rely on collagen as your main source of protein.

Coconut Water

Coconut water is naturally hydrating and has electrolytes like potassium. Staying hydrated is one of the simplest things you can do for your skin. If you don’t have coconut water, you can use plain filtered water with a pinch of sea salt for electrolytes.

Fresh Lemon Juice

Every cell in your body loves vitamin C, especially your skin cells. Fresh lemon juice provides a boost of vitamin C. Your body also needs vitamin C to make collagen, so they go together hand-in-hand (science is fun!). Always use fresh lemon juice, never the bottled stuff, because fresh tastes so much brighter. It also adds a delightful tangy flavor to your smoothie and pairs nicely with the strawberries.

Strawberries

Any high-water fresh fruit will work in this smoothie, so grab what’s a good price at the store. High-water fruits include most berries, cantaloupe, oranges, peaches, and pineapple. Berries are lower in sugar than many fruits, so I prefer them here, and the strawberries, banana, and lemon just go really well together. Strawberries are also high in vitamin C, so you’ll get an extra beauty boost from them, too.

Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds add some healthy fat and plant protein to your smoothie. You can substitute flax seeds or chia seeds if that’s what you have. I like to rotate through the three depending on the day.

Banana

I almost always add 1/2 of a frozen banana to my smoothies to make them extra creamy and smoothie-like. Bananas are packed with potassium, fiber, and even more water. You can leave this out if you don’t dig bananas.

Probiotic

Probiotics are the good bacteria that live in your gut. Adding a dose of probiotic powder to your smoothie is an easy way to get some in. If you already ate fermented foods the same day you make this, you can skip it.

Beauty Smoothie FAQs

Can I make this smoothie without collagen?

You can. Leave it out, or add a scoop of your favorite plant-based protein powder instead if you want to keep it vegan. The smoothie is still delicious and hydrating without it.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Frozen strawberries work fine. Add a splash more coconut water to help everything blend, since the banana is frozen too.

Can I make it ahead of time?

It’s best right away, but you can store it in a jar filled to the top with the lid on tightly in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Here’s my guide on how to save a smoothie for later.

The Ultimate Beauty Smoothie

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• Author: Elizabeth Rider
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 smoothie

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This strawberry beauty smoothie is made with hydrating coconut water, collagen, fresh lemon juice, strawberries, hemp seeds and half a frozen banana. It’s ready in 5 minutes and makes a great breakfast or midday snack.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup coconut water (no sugar added), plus more if needed for blending
• 1 serving collagen powder (I use Vital Proteins)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about the juice from 1/2 of a lemon)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries (or other high-water fruit)
• 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
• 1/2 frozen banana
• Optional: 1 serving probiotic powder

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Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Drink immediately.

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