This easy-to-make banana collagen shake takes just five minutes to make and calls for just 3 simple ingredients! Packed full of healthy goodness and natural sweetness, this healthy smoothie is perfect for any time of the day, and is a quick and easy way to add a little extra goodness to your diet!

a close up of a banana shake with a straw in it, and a banana slice on top

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You may notice that healthy recipes aren’t exactly the number one thing I post here. Not that the recipes I usually sure aren’t good for you. But given my goal in life is simply to make everything from scratch and cook in season. I wouldn’t exactly call myself a health nut and I certainly wouldn’t consider the recipes I share to be super healthy.

But I do try my best to make good and smart choices when it comes to what I put in my body. I try to eat lots of vegetables and fresh food. I try to take my vitamins daily, and lately, I’ve been trying to remember to take my collagen as well.

a banana shake in a mason jar with a metal straw in it, there is another jar behind it and some banana's next to it

Before I get into why I love collagen though. This is a friendly reminder that I’m not a doctor and this is not to be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor or a health care professional, and do your own research before taking collagen.

That being said however collagen is great, and I love it! Collagen is known around the world for its many benefits. Collagen has been known to help improve healthy joints and skin elasticity, and it also encourages healthy nail and hair growth.

a banana shake with a straw in it on a wooden board, there is another shake behind it, and some whole bananas and banana slices next to it

Plus Collagen is also a great source of protein, with most powders having up to 18 grams of protein per serving! I love to use collagen in my smoothies, and coffee. But this banana shake has got to be my favorite way to use collagen!

Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this recipe is quick, easy, and great after a long walk, as a mid-day snack, or even post-workout!

an overhead shot of a banana shake in a banana slice on it and a metal straw in it. You can see part of another shake and some bananas next to it

How to Make a Banana Collagen Shake

Ingredients

ripe bananas, you can also use frozen banana for this recipe if you are looking for a thicker texture.
milk, I like to use whole milk, but you can also use 1%, 2%, skim milk, oat milk, almond milk, cashew milk, or any kind of milk you like.
collagen powder. My favorite one to use is Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder.  But you can use your favorite brand of collagen!

Directions

Place all the ingredients in a high-powered blender. And blend on low speed, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If you are having trouble blending your shake, try adding a little more milk.

Pour into a tall glass(I like to serve mine in mason jars!) and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

a banana shake in a mason jar, you can see another shake behind it, and some banana slices and a whole banana next to it

Recipe Notes

Personally, I wouldn’t recommend storing this banana shake as it will start to separate quite quickly. It is best made and drank immediately!

I prefer my shakes to have a slightly thinner texture, but if you want yours to be thicker, or you added too much milk to your shake. You can add a few ice cubes to the blender to help thicken it up!

If you are looking to make this shake more filling or looking for some fun, healthy, and flavorful add-ins, check out the ideas below!

a close up of a poured banana shake with some banana slices next to it, and there is a whole banana next to it

Banana collagen shake variations

Here are some of my favorite collagen shake ideas!

Cold brew coffee banana shake or smoothie. Add a 1/2 cup of cold coffee or a shot of espresso to your shake to create an energy-packed shake! Just keep in mind you might want to add an extra banana or some healthy sweetener if you like your coffee sweet.

Chocolate collagen smoothie. Add a 1/4 of cocoa powder and 2 tbsp sweetener of choice to create the perfect chocolate smoothie. Not only this is shake great if you have a sweet tooth, but it also helps to satisfy any chocolate cravings!

Green smoothie or shake. Add a 1/2 of leafy greens to the recipe above, to create an extra healthy shake, great for early mornings or after workouts!

Chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie. Add a 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of peanut butter(you can also use almond butter or cashew butter), and 2-3 tbsp of sweetener of choice!

Vanilla Collagen banana shake. Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp sweetener of choice, to create a delicious vanilla shake! Just like the chocolate version, this recipe variation is great if you have a sweet tooth and is a great way to satisfy your sugar cravings!

Some other popular additions are:

chia seeds
fresh fruit
hemp seeds
cacao nibs
greek yogurt(for added healthy fats!)
cacao powder
protein powder