Blend With Purpose: Shauna’s 3 Go-To Functional Smoothies

Created by Alaya Naturals founder (and busy mom) Shauna, these smoothies are more than just delicious- they’re functional. Each one is crafted to help —whether it’s sluggish digestion, low energy, or feeling constantly hungry by 10 a.m. With balanced macros, key nutrients, and clean ingredients, these are go-to blends you’ll actually look forward to.

Because when life’s busy, your smoothie should work for you, not just taste good.

1. Keep Things Moving Smoothie

~25g protein, ~17+g fiber

Problem: Feeling sluggish, bloated, or irregular can be a sign your fiber intake isn’t where it needs to be.

Solution: This smoothie delivers a powerful dose of plant-based fiber to keep digestion moving, gut health thriving, and energy levels steady.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice (~1g fiber)

• 1 scoop Alaya Organic Plant- Based Protein Powder (Vanilla) (4g fiber)

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (5g fiber)

• ¼ avocado (2g fiber)

• ½ cup frozen berries (3g fiber)

• ½ frozen banana (1.5g fiber)

• Handful of spinach (1g fiber)

Directions:

Add everything into blender, mix until smooth, and enjoy!

2. Don't Be Hangry Smoothie

~41g protein, ~16+g fiber

Problem: Feeling drained, hungry too soon after meals, or struggling to hit your daily protein and fiber goals.

Solution: This smoothie packs a powerful combo of complete protein, healthy fats, and slow-digesting carbs to boost energy, keep you full longer and help you hit your nutrition target.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk of choice (1-2g protein)

• 1 scoop Alaya Organic Plant- Based Protein Powder (vanilla) (22g protein)

• 1 scoop Alaya Multi Collagen Powder (unflavored) (10g protein) 

• 1 frozen banana (3g fiber)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds (5g fiber)

• ¼ avocado (2g fiber)

• 1 tbsp almond, peanut, or sunflower seed butter (3-4g protein)

Directions:

Add everything into blender, mix until smooth, and enjoy!

3. Rebuild Your Glow Smoothie

~22g protein, ~4-5g fiber

Problem: Slower recovery, joint discomfort, or the you'd like to support skin, hair, and muscle strength as you age.

Solution: This smoothie pairs easy-to-digest collagen with protein-rich ingredients to fuel recovery, support joint and skin health, and help you bounce back stronger - from workouts and daily life.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pea protein milk (~8g protein) 

• 1 scoop Alaya Multi Collagen Powder (10g protein)

• 1 frozen banana (3g fiber)

• 1 tbsp cashew, almond, or peanut butter (3-4g protein)

• Optional: pinch of sea salt or a dash of cacao powder for flavor

Directions:

Add everything into blender, mix until smooth, and enjoy!