Five Ingredient On-the-Go Chocolate & Collagen Smoothie
Pantry Recipe
Five Ingredient On-the-Go Chocolate & Collagen Smoothie
I get so many smoothie questions and one of them is how to create a healthy smoothie that can be made quickly so you can get on with your day. This recipe is super basic—think of it as the “little black dress” of smoothies. It’s instantly ready to go (and yes, you can even make it the night before).
I recommend making this in a blender, so it’s super creamy and delicious, but you can also put the collagen and the cacao in a to-go cup (a blender ball will help or you’ll have to stir vigorously). This recipe is so easy that you can even bring the dry powders straight through airport security or on a road trip — all you have to do is add the plant-based milk, an optional shot of espresso, and ice.
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Eat Well,
xo Chef Carla
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Ingredients:
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Makes 1 smoothie)
1 cup almond milk or preferred plant-based milk
2 tbsp cacao powder
1 scoop collagen powder
1 shot of espresso (optional)
3-5 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
1. Add the almond milk, cacao powder, collagen, and shot of espresso to the blender. Blend on high until smooth (about 30–60 seconds).
2. Pour over the ice cubes.
Chef Carla Notes:
- You can also use a blender ball to make this and shake it on the go!
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