Healthy Morning Recipes
By Joanna Vargas · Published September 29, 2018 · Updated August 13, 2026
Celebrity facialist, founder of the Joanna Vargas spas and author of Glow From Within.
All Greens Juice Fruit and veggie juices are full of powerful vitamins and antioxidants that both satisfy your belly and satisfy your skin.

- 4 celery stalks
- ½ cucumber
- 2 kale leaves
- 1 chard leaf (any variety, with stem)
- 1 handful of spinach
- ½ cup of parsley
- ½ peeled lemon
- 1-inch sliced fresh ginger (more if you like it hot!)
- ½ cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup of fresh spinach
- 1 banana, peeled
- ½ avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 cups of frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp. of ground flaxseed meal
- 1 tbsp. of almond butter
- ¼ tsp. of cinnamon
- 2 & ½ cups of old-fashioned oats (plus ¼ cup for garnish, if desired)
- 1 cup dried dates, chopped
- ½ cup of boiling water
- 1 & ¼ cup of apples, diced (about 1 large apple)
- ¾ cup of milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp. real vanilla (vanilla extract can be used as a substitute, if necessary)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- Place diced dates into blender and pour boiling water over. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then blend until smooth.
- Add diced apples and milk to the blender. Puree until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and puree until oats are well ground, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Line a muffin tin with muffin papers and fill 2/3 full with batter (approx. ¼ cup of batter per muffin).
- Sprinkle each muffin with ½ tsp. of old-fashioned oats, if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes (insert a toothpick in the center of the muffin to check and see if they’re done, if it comes out clean, you’re good to go).
Related skin concerns
Products mentioned and related
More on Ingredients
See all
Serum or Moisturizer: Do You Really Need Both?
Yes, most people benefit from using both serum and moisturizer. Serum delivers targeted ingredients based on your skin's needs, while moisturizer helps support hydration and the skin barrier. Apply serum first, followed by moisturizer and SPF in the morning. Together, they create a simple routine that helps skin feel hydrated, comfortable, and balanced.
Read the article
The Four Products Joanna Uses Every Single Day
Joanna Vargas believes beautiful skin begins with consistency, not complexity. Her everyday routine centers on four essentials: cleansing, serum, moisturizer and daily sun protection. Rather than constantly changing products or chasing trends, Joanna focuses on a simple ritual that keeps hydration, nourishment and protection at the center of how she cares for her skin.
Read the article
What Happened When 40 Women Used Hyaluronic Acid Serum for 6 Weeks
A six-week clinical study of 40 women found measurable improvements in hydration and the appearance of smoothness, plumping and fine lines with consistent use of a hyaluronic acid serum. The findings reinforce something central to the Joanna Vargas philosophy: healthy-looking skin isn't built around quick fixes. It's built through consistent care. Daily Serum brings that philosophy home with Sodium Hyaluronate and complementary ingredients selected to leave skin looking hydrated, smooth, fresh and luminous.
Read the article



