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:

4Keto-Friendly Greens

Keto Green Lemon Smoothie

Just because you’re following a ketogenic protocol that eschews sugar in any form doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a sweet smoothie. This creamy green Bulletproof smoothie, sweetened with a bit of stevia, will go a long way in satiating your sweet tooth while clearing away your brain fog.

Keto Green Lemon Smoothie

½ large avocado

½ cucumber

3 tbsp lemon juice

2 cups baby spinach leaves, lightly steamed

½ cup coconut cream or coconut milk

1 tbsp. Brain Octane Oil

1 scoop Bulletproof Whey Protein

1 scoop Bulletproof Collagen Protein

Excluding the collagen, blend all ingredients together until smooth; the recipe suggests incorporating collagen last to avoid damaging the proteins. Sweeten smoothie to taste with stevia.