Three Delicious Collagen Smoothies for Radiance
What is collagen?
Collagen peptides are the building blocks of the connective tissue and tendons within the body, and is the main structural protein found in your skin.
Collagen keeps your skin healthy, smooth, hydrated and youthful in appearance. But it isn’t just good for your skin. Collagen is especially beneficial for anyone looking to protect their body as they age or for athletes looking for musculoskeletal support to prevent injury.
Okay, so what is Hydrolysed Collagen?
Also known as collagen peptides or collagen protein powder, hydrolysed collagen is an extremely pure protein source with many additional benefits for your health and general wellbeing. It’s a health supplement you can take for many reasons.
Here are some of the key benefits of a collagen supplement:
- Over 90% pure protein
- Additional health benefits you won’t get from a whey protein
- Joint health support
- Completely dairy-free
- Easy on the digestive system
- Not heavy and creamy like a whey
The secret to glowing skin
Researchers have found collagen isn’t only a great source of protein but is fantastic for promoting healthy skin too!
How can hydrolysed collagen benefit your skin? Here’s how:
- Improves skin elasticity
- Smooths out wrinkles
- Boosts skin moisture and hydration
- Reduces skin cracking
- Builds up fibroblast density (a key sign of healthy, ‘elastic’ skin)
Collagen may also improve nail growth and reduce the likeliness of brittle nails, double win!
Three recipes your taste buds and skin will love
Our collagen product Collagen Protein contains pure collagen peptides and is amazing value for money at as little as $1.57 per 25g serve! Plus there are several delicious flavours to choose from.
To help you get started we’ve created three collagen smoothie recipes that are simply yum. The method? Just place ingredients in a blender and whizz until smooth and creamy!
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 scoop (25g) Collagen Protein in Vanilla or Salted Caramel
- 250ml milk of choice
- 1 banana
- 6 strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Double Choc Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 scoop (25g) Collagen Protein in Rich Chocolate
- 250ml milk of choice
- 1 banana
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Oatmeal Raisin Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 scoop (25g) Collagen Protein in Salted Caramel or Vanilla
- 250ml milk of choice
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 2 dates
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Grab your own bag of Collagen Protein today and enjoy these skin happy smoothies!
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