Do People Still Drink Smoothies in 2019? Here are the Champion Blends

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Smoothies have long since shed their reputation as run-of-the-mill, fruit-based, slurpable diet foods. The latest generation of smoothies uses nutrition as medicine, homing in on specific health outcomes like improved gut health, immune support, or even better sleep. Many of these recipes have embraced collagen and bone broth benefits, while some have incorporated fermented foods and even cannabis-based ingredients.

Whatever your ailment or need, here are 15 smoothie recipes that will keep you in prime form:

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Coffee Coconut Smoothie

For the daring smoothie aficionado, this raw egg, collagen, and coffee blend from Living the Nourished Life makes for a tasty, protein-and-fat-rich breakfast that supports joint health and boosts your metabolism with its overall balance of energy sources.

Secret Coffee Smoothie

6 ounces of fresh brewed coffee

8 ounces of milk or coconut milk

1-2 raw egg yolks

2 tablespoons collagen powder

1 tablespoon of maple syrup or your preferred sweetener to taste

1-3 teaspoons coconut oil

Blend together all ingredients until smooth, adding in egg yolks at the end if coffee is still hot so that you don’t end up scrambling the yolks.