Berry Collagen Smoothie Recipe: Fresh, Light and Easy

A good collagen smoothie should feel easy: fresh fruit, a smooth texture and a flavour you actually want to drink. This berry version is built around our Bare Glow, which has a strawberry and raspberry flavour profile that sits naturally with frozen berries, banana and your favourite milk.

We like this recipe as a lighter morning drink, an afternoon reset or a simple add-on when you want something cold and fruity. It is not complicated, and that is the point. Blend the collagen powder with liquid first, add the fruit, then adjust the thickness to suit how you like your smoothie.

Key takeaways

• Use frozen berries for colour, flavour and a naturally thicker texture.
• Blend Bare Glow with liquid before adding ice or frozen fruit for the smoothest finish.
• Banana makes the smoothie creamier, but you can leave it out for a sharper berry flavour.
• Keep it collagen-led, or add a separate protein powder if you want a more filling smoothie.
• This recipe is flexible: dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk and coconut milk can all work.

Why Bare Glow works in a berry smoothie

Bare Glow is a natural fit here because the flavour already leans strawberry and raspberry. That means the product does not have to fight the recipe. It blends into the berry profile instead of turning the smoothie into something overly sweet or artificial-tasting.

This recipe is also a useful reminder that not every Bare Blends drink needs to be built around whey or plant protein. If you are making a collagen-led smoothie, Bare Glow keeps the flavour light and refreshing. If you want the smoothie to be more filling, you can add yoghurt, use milk instead of water, or include a separate protein option from our online store.

Berry collagen smoothie recipe

This makes one generous smoothie.

Ingredients

• 1 serve Bare Glow
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1/2 banana, fresh or frozen
• 250 ml milk of choice
• 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt or coconut yoghurt, optional for extra creaminess
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
• A handful of ice, if you want it colder

Method

1. Add the milk and Bare Glow to your blender first. Blend briefly until smooth.
2. Add the frozen berries, banana, yoghurt if using, and ice.
3. Blend until thick and creamy, stopping once to scrape down the sides if needed.
4. Taste and adjust. Add a splash more milk for a thinner smoothie, or a few extra berries for a thicker one.
5. Pour into a glass and drink straight away while cold.

Texture tips for a better collagen smoothie

The easiest way to avoid a powdery finish is to give the collagen blend enough liquid contact before the frozen fruit goes in. Add Bare Glow with your milk first, blend for a few seconds, then build the smoothie on top.

For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana and frozen berries. For a lighter drink, use fresh banana, skip the yoghurt and add a little extra milk or cold water. If you are using a high-speed blender, you can add everything at once, but the liquid-first method is more reliable in smaller blenders.

Easy variations

Blueberry vanilla

Use frozen blueberries, banana, milk and a spoonful of vanilla yoghurt. This gives a softer flavour and a creamy finish.

Raspberry coconut

Use frozen raspberries, coconut milk and coconut yoghurt. This keeps the smoothie bright and slightly tangy.

Strawberry banana

Use mostly strawberries with half a banana and milk of choice. This is the simplest version if you want a familiar café-style smoothie.

Berry protein version

If you want a more filling smoothie, keep Bare Glow as the collagen blend and add a separate protein option that suits your routine. Bare Plant Protein is a neutral plant-based choice, while Bare Whey Protein Isolate keeps the flavour simple for whey users. Start with a smaller amount of extra powder and add more liquid as needed, because protein powder will thicken the smoothie.

What to serve it with

This smoothie works well on its own when you want something light and fruity. For a more complete breakfast, pair it with toast, yoghurt, eggs, overnight oats or another food you already enjoy. Smoothies are easiest to keep consistent when they fit into the way you actually eat, not when they become a complicated project.

Which Bare Blends product should you use?

We have chosen Bare Glow for this recipe because its strawberry and raspberry flavour belongs with berries and keeps the smoothie fresh. If you prefer a neutral protein smoothie, Bare Plant Protein is a good plant-based option. For a creamier fruit smoothie, Vanilla Coconut Plant Protein also pairs well with berries and banana.

If you are comparing formats, you can browse our vegan protein range or our whey protein isolate range from our online store.

Final blend

This berry collagen smoothie is simple by design: Bare Glow, berries, banana and milk blended into a fresh, cold drink. Keep the base recipe easy, then adjust the thickness, sweetness and add-ins to suit your day.