7 Ways to Take Collagen Beyond Coffee: Creative Recipe Tips

This apple nut porridge makes a perfect breakfast with zero grains, no added sugar, and lots of protein. It’s high in potassium which is great for blood pressure, bone strength, cardiovascular health, and muscles. This breakfast will power you through your most physical days!

If you’re a bread for breakfast type of person, this paleo pumpkin bread is the only bread you’ll need. It’s naturally sweetened and made with gluten-free flour, pumpkin puree, and collagen, making it 100% guilt-free.

Chia seeds are a superfood rich in protein, antioxidants, and fiber; as well as potassium, calcium, and iron (1). Combine them with collagen and you have a dynamic duo to boost your energy and keep you full.

Here are some delicious and fun variations you can try:

• Classic Chia Seed Pudding
• Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
• Paleo Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding
• Tiramisu Chia Collagen Pudding

These thin mint fat bombs are naturally sweetened and made with almond flour, nut butter, chocolate collagen powder, and fresh mint. It’s the perfect protein-rich morning or afternoon snack.

This paleo pumpkin pie is dairy-free, grain-free, and paleo-friendly and is brimming with antioxidants and protein from the pumpkin puree and collagen powder. This dessert is so healthy you won’t feel bad for having seconds.

This rich and creamy dairy-free, low-carb 4-ingredient avocado ice cream is not only simple to make, but a delicious healthy summer treat. The high potassium and magnesium content of avocados keeps blood pressure at a healthy level is critical for heart disease prevention (2).

Do you find yourself frustrated with all the toxic ingredients in regular hot chocolate? Ingredients like sugar, corn syrup, modified whey, hydrogenated coconut oil, nonfat milk, dipotassium, phosphate, and mono and diglycerides (spoiler: those are from the Swiss Miss ingredient label). This healthy hot chocolate is naturally sweetened and made with just two ingredients.

How Much Collagen Should I Take?

It depends on the results you’re wanting! If you’re taking it for skin, hair, and nails, 10-20 grams should suffice. But if you’re taking it for achy joints or to increase the T-score on your next DEXA scan, you may want to consider 20-40 grams per day. For a more in-depth answer, read this blog next: This Is How Much Collagen You Need Each Day to See and Feel Results.

When Do You See Results From Collagen?

Many people start to see results within two to three weeks. But three months of supplementing is when you will truly see the full impact of your supplement.

When Is the Best Time to Take Collagen?

There’s no magic time of day to take your collagen, just as long as you remember to take it. However, picking the same time(s) each day can help make it into a habit.