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It’s July and it’s HOT! If you are looking for a light snack but also need to keep carbs low and hit your protein goal, try this Collagen Protein!
Learn of some of the benefits of collagen after the recipe!
Collagen Protein Jello
Ingredients
- 1 Box of Sugar Free Gelatin
- 4 Scoops of Collagen Peptides
- 1 Cup of Whole Strawberries – Optional
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- 3/4 Cup Cold Water
Ingredients
- 1 box Sugar Free Gelatin
- 4 scoops Collagen Peptides
- 1 cup Whole Strawberries – Optional
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 3/4 cup Cold Water
Instructions
- Destem, slice, and mash or puree berries. (Optional)
- Boil 1 Cup of water
- In a medium bowl mix gelatin into water until dissolved.
- Add in 4 scoops of Collagen
- Add in Strawberry puree and 3/4 Cup of Cold water (you can substitute strawberries with an additional 1/4 cup of water if you do not have berries on hand)
- Pour into one large bowl or 4 separate bowls, refrigerate until set.
Notes
Why Collagen?
I always recommend using whole foods to hit your macro goals but sometimes we need a little bit of help! Collagen is a clean protein that can provides 10 grams of protein per scoop with only 35 calories, no carbs and no fat! It is quick and easy to dissolve in tea, coffee, protein shakes, or really anything else. Most brands claim to be flavorless and odorless. I’ve tried a few and found that Vital Proteins actually doesn’t have a stinky odor and dissolves almost if not completely. This is why it is my favorite!
Collagen is recommended to be taken two scoops, twice a day for the most benefit. At $30 a tub that can be a bit costly so I do not take it as directed, thus I do not see maximum benefits but it is great when I’m in a pinch and didn’t plan appropriately or know I’ll be running short on protein.
If taken as directed you may notice less pain in your joints, clearer skin, stronger nails, fuller and stronger hair, promotes muscle growth and recovery (aka a faster metabolism!), it keeps you feeling full, and also is great for gut health. There are many benefits to adding collagen to your routine, try the recipe above for another fun way to incorporate it into your meal plan next week!
Please note that artificial sweeteners may affect some bacteria in your digestive tract. Please pair collagen without artificial sweeteners if looking to improve your gut health.
