Mango Matcha Smoothie (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

This Mango Matcha Smoothie is a great way to sneak some extra nutrients and collagen protein into your day with minimal time and effort. Serve alongside a small meal, drink it as a snack, or enjoy it with breakfast. It’s dairy-free, Paleo, AIP and Whole30, and has no added sugar, so you know you’re doing your body some good.

Mango Matcha Smoothie Ingredients

Mango – for that refreshing signature mango flavor

Zucchini – a hidden veggie that helps make this smoothie extra creamy without being too bold

Coconut oil – a healthy fat that helps slow digestion and balance blood sugar

Matcha powder – for a boost of flavor and phytonutrients, as well as a small energy kick

Collagen peptides – a great addition for all the benefits of collagen, plus a serving of protein, to help keep you full and nourish that body of yours

Water, coconut milk or milk alternative – my favorite is coconut milk, but you do you

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. If your blender needs more liquid, just slowly add a little at a time until it blends smoothly. Enjoy immediately.

Is collagen good for you?

I’ve talked before about the benefits of collagen multiple times before, but it never hurts to have a refresher.

Collagen is a protein found in our skin, hair, nails, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It is the most abundant protein in our bodies, and is essential for bone and joint structure, as well as skin elasticity, strong hair and nails, and a healthy intestinal lining (hence: “gut-healing!”).

While our bodies do make their own collagen protein, collagen production diminishes as we age. Collagen production also requires certain precursors (such as vitamin C, zinc and copper) that many of our diets are lacking.

So, it can help to supplement with collagen to promote a healthy intestinal lining, healthy joints, and vibrant hair, skin and nails. I don’t know about you, but as someone with two autoimmune diseases, I could always use a little help in all these areas!

Adding grass-fed collagen peptides to this Mango Matcha Smoothie could help:

• Promote healthy skin, hair and nails.
• Support a healthy gut lining.
• Ease joint stiffness and pain.
• Improve bone strength and elasticity.
• Support brain health.

However, I should mention, collagen peptides are not a “complete protein.” They do not provide all nine essential amino acids our bodies need to get from our diets. If you incorporate collagen into your diet, it should be an addition to other protein sources, not your only protein source. Make sure to eat a variety of proteins, including grass-fed meats, seafood and eggs, if you tolerate them.

this recipe!

Is matcha good for you?

Matcha has many health benefits, including (but not limited to):

• matcha is packed with antioxidants and polyphenols.
  • antioxidants and polyphenols help protect against cell damage that can lead to chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
  • matcha contains up to 10 times the antioxidants of a cup of steeped green tea!
• matcha contains L-theanine.
  • L-theanine is an amino acid that promotes relaxation and lessens the nervous jitters often associated with caffeine consumption.
• matcha is loaded with chlorophyll.
  • chlorophyll , the molecule that gives matcha its deep green color, is chock-full of vitamins and nutrients that help aide the body in detoxification.
• matcha has many anti-inflammatory properties.
  • anti-inflammatory agents can help reduce systemic inflammation, which can help everything from arthritis and autoimmune disease to Alzheimer’s!

Is matcha allowed on AIP?

Yes, matcha is allowed on AIP! However, if you have adrenal fatigue, or if you notice ill effects from caffeine, it may be best to skip matcha for a bit and try reintroducing it in small amounts just like you would with other AIP reintroductions.

While matcha does have caffeine, it has a much lower amount than coffee. The average 12 oz cup of coffee has about 140 mg of caffeine, while a 1/2 teaspoon of matcha powder has about 35 mg. That’s 1/4 the amount of caffeine!

I’ve found that if I keep my serving of matcha to 1/2 tsp or less I don’t experience the caffeine jitters, or any other negative effect caffeine seems to have on me.

Other recipes to try

Looking for AIP smoothies to get you through summer? Check out these excellent choices!

Mango Ginger Green Smoothie (Paleo, AIP)

The Best Chai Collagen Smoothie (AIP & Paleo)

Blueberry Ginger Collagen Smoothie (AIP, Paleo)

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