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:

2Post-Workout Treat

Chocolate Fudge Smoothie

If you want to pack your gym sesh smoothie with the nutritious punch of bone broth, this mocha fudge smoothie from celeb nutritionist Dr. Axe is for you. The chocolate-y flavors against a gentle caffeinated pick-me-up of instant coffee make this collagen-rich recipe taste more like a sinful treat rather than a well-deserved replenishment after your workout.

Mocha Fudge Smoothie

1 cup frozen banana

¼  cup raw cashews

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon carob powder

1 teaspoon instant coffee

12 ounces coconut milk

1 teaspoon raw honey

1 scoop of protein powder made from bone broth (vanilla or chocolate)

Simply blend ingredients together until smooth.