Manuka Honey Green Immunity Smoothie

Name: Manuka Honey Green Immunity Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 300 ml oat milk (chilled; can use almond or dairy milk); 1 ripe banana (peeled, frozen if you like a thicker texture); 1/2 avocado (ripe, flesh scooped out); 1 cup baby spinach (packed); 80 g frozen pineapple (adds natural sweetness and vitamin C); 1 tbsp manuka honey (use a culinary-friendly UMF/MGO; add after blending to preserve enzymes); 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (adjust to taste); 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional — for extra protein); 1 tsp chia seeds (optional, for texture and omega-3s); 4-5 ice cubes ice (optional for extra chill)

A creamy, gut-friendly green smoothie sweetened with New Zealand manuka honey

Bright, nourishing smoothie combining spinach, avocado and pineapple with collagen and a drizzle of manuka honey for natural sweetness and immune support. Quick to make, packed with fibre and healthy fats — perfect for breakfast or a post-workout boost.

Lisa

November 11, 20250 comments

Timing

Cook Time: PT0M

Prep Time: PT10M

Total Time: PT10M

Active Time: PT10M

Ingredients

300

oat milk

(Notes: chilled; can use almond or dairy milk)

ripe banana

(Notes: peeled, frozen if you like a thicker texture)

1/2

avocado

(Notes: ripe, flesh scooped out)

cup

baby spinach

(Notes: packed)

frozen pineapple

(Notes: adds natural sweetness and vitamin C)

tbsp

manuka honey

(Notes: use a culinary-friendly UMF/MGO; add after blending to preserve enzymes)

tsp

grated fresh ginger

(Notes: adjust to taste)

tbsp

lemon juice

(Notes: freshly squeezed)

scoop

collagen peptides

(Notes: optional — for extra protein)

tsp

chia seeds

(Notes: optional, for texture and omega-3s)

4-5

ice cubes

ice

(Notes: optional for extra chill)

Instructions

Step 1

Add oat milk, banana, avocado, spinach, frozen pineapple, grated ginger, lemon juice, collagen (if using) and chia seeds to a high-speed blender.

Tip: Place softer ingredients nearer the blade and frozen items on top for smoother blending.

Step 2

Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 45–60 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.

Tip: If the mixture is too thick, add 30–60 ml more oat milk and blend for another 10–20 seconds.

Timing: PT1M

Step 3

Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity. Drizzle in the manuka honey and pulse briefly (or stir by hand) to combine without overheating the honey.

Tip: Adding manuka at the end preserves its beneficial enzymes and flavour.

Timing: PT00M05S

Step 4

Pour into two tumblers, top with a sprinkle of chia seeds or lemon zest and serve immediately.

Tip: Serve with a metal or reusable straw; the smoothie keeps in the fridge for up to 24 hours but is best fresh.