What is Collagen?
Collagen is an endogenous protein that holds our body together. It is part of the connective tissue in our body and is found in our skin, joints, bones, muscles and blood vessels, among other things. Collagen ensures that the body is strengthened from the inside and that the skin structure is influenced. Collagen is produced by fibroblasts and broken down by enzymes. However, our body deteriorates in its own production of collagen after the age of 25 and the production of this body's own protein is almost impossible after 50 years. For this reason, it is important to promote the production of collagen and/or to reduce the breakdown of collagen. This can be done, among other things, by using collagen powder.
What is Collagen Powder?
Collagen powder is a dietary supplement that strengthens the skin from the inside, contributes to the preservation of the skin structure, reduces wrinkles and ensures that the skin remains elastic and hydrated. Collagen powder can be used in different ways and is therefore easy to include in a daily morning routine.
Drinks with collagen powder
The big advantage that collagen powder entails is that the dietary supplement can be easily and almost unnoticed added to various drinks. Not only does a scoop of collagen powder go unnoticed in smoothies, juices and yoghurt drinks, but the powder also dissolves easily in coffee and tea. This allows you to drink the necessary amount of collagen powder during your breakfast and since nothing needs to be broken down, the powder will be processed immediately by the body. This is how you make your own collagen drink
To help you make your own collagen drink, we will give you some examples of recipes in which collagen powder has been added. These recipes are easy to make and will stimulate collagen production!
Collagen recipes
Chocolate and berry smoothie
Ingredients for one portion:
- 235 milliliters of almond milk
- 1 banana (peeled and chopped)
- 160 grams of frozen blueberries
- 160 grams of frozen cherries
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 1/2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed
- 1 scoop collagen powder
Preparation method:
- Throw all ingredients except the collagen powder, chia seeds and linseeds into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the collagen powder, linseed and chia seeds and mix briefly.
- Enjoy!
Blueberry smoothie
Ingredients for one portion:
- 2 handfuls of blueberries
- 1⁄2 to 1 banana (peeled and chopped)
- 250 milliliters of water or unsweetened vegetable milk
- 1 scoop collagen powder
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed
- Pinch of cinnamon
Preparation method:
- Throw all ingredients except the collagen powder, chia seeds and linseeds into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the collagen powder, linseed and chia seeds and mix briefly.
- Enjoy!
Spinach - banana smoothie
Ingredients for one portion:
- Handful of fresh spinach
- 1⁄2 banana (peeled and chopped)
- 200 milliliters of oat milk
- 1 scoop collagen powder
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation method:
- Throw all ingredients except the collagen powder, chia seeds and linseeds into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the collagen powder, linseed and chia seeds and mix briefly.
- Enjoy!
Yoghurt smoothie bowl with red fruit
Ingredients for one portion:
- 4 to 5 tablespoons of yogurt
- 200 grams of frozen red fruit
- Handful of fresh spinach
- 1 banana (peeled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons of granola
- 1 scoop collagen powder
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed
Preparation method:
- Throw all ingredients except the collagen powder, chia seeds, linseeds and granola into a blender and mix until smooth.
- Add the collagen powder and mix well.
- Put the mix in a bowl and add linseed, chia seeds and granola.
- Enjoy!
Coffee and tea
Collagen powder dissolves easily in coffee and tea. So prepare this as daily, add a scoop of collagen powder at the end and stir. This way, the daily intake of collagen is easy to incorporate into your morning routine!
