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Chocolate Collagen Ice Cubes
It’s the time of year when you start craving iced coffee and other cold drinks instead of hot ones, and we have you covered with these creamy, chocolaty ice cubes. Not only are these ice cubes a delicious way to uplevel your cold brew, but they also add collagen protein to your day. Collagen protein helps balance other protein sources in the diet, supporting skin, hair, joints, tendons, bones, and digestive health.
Raspberry Collagen Smoothie
This tart raspberry smoothie is the perfect, refreshing spring breakfast or afternoon snack. For a sweeter version, try adding a little maple syrup or half a banana.
Spring Asparagus Soup with Collagen Protein
It’s easy to add collagen to smoothies and coffee, but it’s even more versatile than that. Add it to baked goods, sauces, and soups. This spring asparagus soup is fresh and bright, and the addition of Body Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced ups the nutrition, skin support, and healing potential of your meal.
Collagen + Elastin Cashew Butter Cups
Just in time for Easter! These homemade cashew butter cups make a sweet treat, without unnecessary sugar, additives, or packaging, and with just a few simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. With antioxidants, minerals, and healthy fats, this recipe makes an Easter candy you can feel good about enjoying, this spring or any time of year. As a bonus, enjoy the skin health benefits of Body Kitchen Collagen + Elastin Powder with every bite. Each scoop contains 2.5 grams of the same concentrated collagen used in clinical trials to boost firmness, elasticity, and hydration while diminishing fine lines.
Dark Chocolate Collagen Fudge
For most of us, February means chocolate! Yet, eating a bunch of low-quality chocolate doesn’t always make us look or feel our best. When it’s not satisfying, it’s easy to keep reaching for more. For this year’s chocolate-centered celebrations, try this dark chocolate collagen fudge instead. With nutrient-dense ingredients, including nut butter, cacao, and maple syrup, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking cravings. The addition of Body Kitchen collagen supports healthy skin, hair, nails, joints, and digestion.
Cleansing Collagen Green Smoothie
After the heaviness and indulgence of the holiday season, you might feel the urge to restrict food to compensate. This all-or-nothing approach likely won’t be sustainable or help you reach your goals. But there is another way: nourishment. Instead of restriction, flip the mindset towards nourishment. Instead of thinking about what to cut out of your diet, think about what to add in. Get intuitive: How can I nourish my body today? What is my body asking of me?
Winter Pine Collagen Hot Cocoa
’Tis the season for sipping warm, chocolaty, decadent drinks. Skip the overly sweet pre-made mixes and enjoy this winter-inspired cocoa with pine simple syrup and collagen protein. Better yet, make your own pine syrup (recipe below) and bottle it up for holiday gifts. Pine syrup, Body Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced, and a recipe card make the perfect gift basket! For the Hot Cocoa Prep time: 10 minutesMakes: 2 servings Ingredients 3 cups soy milk, or milk of choice 3 scoops Body Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder 1 tablespoon pine simple syrup (storebought or homemade, see below), or to taste ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Optional toppings: coconut cream, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, marshmallows Directions Combine milk, Body Kitchen collagen, cocoa, pine simple syrup, and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until warm and barely simmering. Don’t boil. Pour into festive mugs and top with your favorite toppings. Nutrition facts (1 serving, without toppings): 225 calories, 19 grams protein, 11 grams fat, 17 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber For the Pine Simple Syrup Prep time: 25 minutesMakes: about ½ cup Ingredients 1 cup fresh pine needles 1 cup water ½ cup sugar Directions Place the pine needles in a bag or on a cutting board, then roll them with a rolling pin to release the oils. Add the pine needles to a small saucepan with the water and sugar. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering until the liquid has reduced by about half. Strain out the pine needles, let cool, and store in a covered glass container in the fridge. Nutrition facts (1 tablespoon): 48 calories, 0 grams protein, 0 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams fiber
Spiced Chai Latte with Collagen + Elastin
Get cozy with this spiced chai latte with a very special ingredient, Body Kitchen Collagen + Elastin Powder. This powder contains vitamin C, collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid for skin firmness, elasticity, and hydration. Sip your way to better skin!
