Who wouldn’t want a drink that makes their skin look as bright and smooth as a real-life Instagram filter? No one, that's who! Which is why beautifying smoothies are a pretty big deal right now. But if you’ve ever come across a recipe for one, odds are you probably decided making it wasn't worth the hassle after reading the ingredients list. After all, not everyone wants to order a $50 tub of collagen powder or bee pollen just to make breakfast.
Fortunately, you don’t need to load your smoothie up with fancy supplements or powders to feed your skin youth-boosting nutrients. We've found seven delicious drink recipes that are made with real-food ingredients that can help fight wrinkles, redness, dryness and more. The best part is, you probably have everything you need to blend them up in your fridge or pantry right now!
Cauliflower Blueberry Smoothie
Low-glycemic foods help stave off blood sugar spikes and inflammation—two key factors that can speed up the formation of wrinkles. But that doesn’t mean you have to stick to savoury options for breakfast. This smoothie from Lee from America packs low-glycemic ingredients like cauliflower, almond butter and avocado. But don’t worry—thanks to the blueberries, cinnamon and vanilla protein powder, it still tastes sweet.
Banana Walnut Date Shake
Eating plenty of omega-3 fatty acids can help stave off dryness, so your skin stays smooth and supple, found one study. This recipe from Erin of Meaningful Eats helps you get your fill, thanks to generous helpings of omega 3-rich walnuts and ground flaxseeds. Bonus: The banana and dates add natural sweetness along with fibre, so your blood sugar will stay nice and steady.
Peach Green Tea Smoothie
Danae of the Recipe Runner gives her peach, banana, and Greek yogurt smoothie a beauty boost by swapping the usual milk for iced green tea. The grassy sipper is rich in polyphenols like EGCG, which some research suggests can boost blood flow and oxygen to the skin—enhancing smoothness and elasticity.
Layered Berry Smoothie Chia Pudding
This pretty pink treat from Jane of Baking Ginger packs a double punch for your skin. The berries deliver a dose of ellagic acid, an antioxidant that research suggests can keep wrinkles at bay by fighting the breakdown of collagen. And the chia seeds? They serve up a side of skin-smoothing omega-3 fatty acids.
Chocolate Avocado Raspberry Smoothie
Forget that old wive’s tale about chocolate being bad for your skin. Unsweetened cocoa powder, which is what you’ll find in All Day I Dream About Food’s smoothie pictured above, is packed with antioxidant compounds that have been shown to promote smoother skin and boost circulation. (Healthy glow, anyone?) As for the avocado? It’s rich in the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which according to a study, might just help protect skin against UV damage. Buh-bye, age spots!
Kale Pineapple Smoothie
Kale is loaded with vitamin C, making it one of the best beauty foods around. In one study of 4,025 women, researchers found that those with the highest intake of vitamin C had less wrinkling and dryness than those who consumed the least. So if you want to get more of the nutrient, try this smoothie by Erin of Well Plated. In addition to all those greens, it’s got creamy nonfat Greek yogurt and peanut butter so you’ll get plenty of protein and healthy fat to keep those skin-wrecking blood sugar spikes at bay.
Turmeric Golden Milk Vegan Tropical Smoothie
Inflammation can lead to redness, wrinkles and all-around unhappy skin. To fight it, make this smoothie from Lindsay of Cotter Crunch. It’s packed with potent inflammation fighters like ginger, black pepper, and turmeric (which might be a trendy ingredient, but we bet you have some in your pantry, right?).
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