Glow & Detox Berry Bliss Smoothie

This tropical green blend packs a full serving of spinach, creamy avocado, and collagen peptides into one frosty glass. Coconut water keeps things light and hydrating while frozen pineapple adds natural sweetness. Top with shredded coconut or fresh berries.

Nutrition (per serving, approx.):

230 cal, 23 g pro, 18 g carb, 7 g fiber, 11 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 10 g fat (2 g sat fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium

Recipe

- 1½ cups fresh spinach

- 1 cup unsweetened coconut water

- 1 cup frozen pineapple

- ¼ avocado

- 1 serving collagen peptides

Tips

1. Pour the coconut water into the blender before the spinach and avocado. This pulls the heavier ingredients down toward the blades.

2. Use ripe, fresh baby spinach for the mildest flavor. Mature spinach can taste more bitter.

3. Freeze fresh pineapple in a single layer on a baking sheet for 2 hours before using if you don't have frozen on hand.

4. Sprinkle collagen peptides over the liquid before adding other ingredients to prevent clumping.

5. A quarter of a medium avocado is all you need. Any more will make the smoothie too heavy.

Nutrition Notes

Spinach provides non-heme iron, which is better absorbed when paired with the vitamin C in pineapple.

Coconut water is naturally low in calories and sugar compared to fruit juice, with potassium and magnesium that help maintain fluid balance and reduce bloating.

Pineapple delivers bromelain, an anti-inflammatory enzyme that aids digestion.

Avocado contributes monounsaturated fats that help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin K from spinach, plus vitamin E to protect skin from oxidative damage.

Collagen peptides form a complete protein source. Studies suggest regular use may improve skin hydration and elasticity.