What better way to start your summer morning than with a nutritious, easy, and refreshing smoothie for breakfast? Even better, these smoothies are packed with different vitamins to help your skin look its best. Get ready to start glowing from the inside out with these smoothie recipes for beautiful skin.
Green Power Smoothie
We can guarantee that the deliciously sweet fruit in this smoothie will make you forget you’re drinking vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 2 frozen ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cup chopped frozen pineapple
- ½ cup chopped frozen mango
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup kale
- 1 green apple, sliced
Directions:
- Process all ingredients in a high speed blender until fully combined.
- Add more liquid as needed.
Nutrients at Work For Your Skin:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- B Vitamins
- Amino Acids
- Electrolytes
- Potassium
Tropical Orange Smoothie
Take a trip to a tropical paradise in the comfort of your home with this vibrant citrus-based drink.
Ingredients:
- 1 orange, peeled and quartered
- 1 frozen ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
Directions:
- Process all ingredients in a high speed blender until fully combined.
- Add more liquid as needed.
Nutrients at Work For Your Skin:
- Vitamin A
- Beta-Carotene
- Vitamin C
- Amino Acids
- Potassium
Very Berry Smoothie
The creaminess and delectable fruit in this smoothie will have you convinced you’re having dessert for breakfast.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup soymilk
- 2 frozen bananas
- ½ cup fresh strawberries
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 5 dates
Directions:
- Process all ingredients in a high speed blender until fully combined.
- Add more liquid as need
Nutrients at Work For Your Skin:
- Vitamin C
- Antioxidants
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Potassium
- Manganese
Watermelon Slushies
Watermelon is full of lycopene, which is improves skin cellular function. It also has a high water content, which will be sure to keep you hydrated and refreshed.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen cubed watermelon
- 1 cup coconut water
- Optional: 1 tbsp of agave
- Optional: a few fresh mint and/or basil leaves
Directions:
- Process all ingredients in a high speed blender until fully combined.
Nutrients at Work For Your Skin:
- Lycopene
- Antioxidants
Frequently Asked Questions
The Green Power Smoothie is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, B Vitamins, amino acids, electrolytes, and potassium. These nutrients help nourish the skin, promote a healthy glow, and support overall skin health by providing essential vitamins and hydration.
The Tropical Orange Smoothie contains orange, banana, mango, and pineapple, which are rich in Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C, amino acids, and potassium. These nutrients help protect the skin, promote collagen production, and maintain skin elasticity.
The Very Berry Smoothie includes strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and dates, which are high in Vitamin C, antioxidants, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, potassium, and manganese. These nutrients help fight free radicals, reduce inflammation, and improve skin texture and appearance.
Watermelon Slushies are made with watermelon and coconut water, both of which have high water content to keep the skin hydrated. Watermelon also contains lycopene, an antioxidant that improves skin cellular function and protects against damage.
Yes, each smoothie recipe suggests adding more liquid as needed, allowing you to adjust the consistency with coconut water, fresh juice, water, or plant-based milk according to your taste and preference.
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are essential for skin repair and regeneration. Including amino acids in these smoothies supports collagen production and helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness.
