I’m a self-proclaimed smoothie queen and I make smoothies year‑round. Most days I have one for breakfast, and after years of practice I’ve perfected a cold, thick, nutrient‑dense formula. Follow these simple tips to achieve a milkshake‑style smoothie, then try one of the recipes below—you’ll be surprised how much better your mornings can be.
- Frozen ingredients are essential. Ice helps, but freezing the fruit and greens before blending makes the biggest difference in texture and temperature. Frozen bananas, berries, mango, or spinach keep the smoothie thick and creamy without diluting flavor.
- Start with less liquid. Use a high‑speed blender if you have one, and add liquid sparingly. Begin with a small amount and only add more as needed to keep the blades moving. This prevents over‑thinning and helps you control consistency.
- Blend powders and liquid first. To avoid clumps and to reduce overall blending time, combine protein powder, collagen, ground flaxseed, spices, and your chosen liquid first. Once those ingredients are smooth, add ice and frozen fruit and blend briefly until smooth and thick.
RGE Superfood Smoothies
Peaches & Cream Smoothie
Thin Mint Chip Smoothie
Snickerdoodle Chip Smoothie
My Everyday Glow‑To Smoothie
PB & Raspberry Smoothie
Tropical Green Smoothie
Peanut Butter Chip Smoothie
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie