When collagen first started trending a few years back, people marveled at how it dissolved into their morning coffee or smoothie, punching up the protein content without impacting its flavor one bit. And though collagen’s ability to slip into all sorts of recipes undetected is definitely one of its claims to fame (you know, aside from the joint, skin, gut, and other benefits), it doesn’t have to fly under the radar. In fact, the ever-popular supplement is ready to be the star of the show. Flavored collagen powders are popping up left and right—and with options inspired by everything from tropical fruit to peanut butter cups, they’re anything but boring. Check out the following six drink recipes to spruce up your own collagen routine.
1. Creamy Peanut Butter Cup Collagen Smoothie
Made with: Obvi Peanut Butter Cups Super Collagen Protein
If you’re a fan of a certain cup-shaped candy, this chocolate peanut butter shake—a creation of The Vitamin Shoppe nutritionist Brittany Michels, M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N.—will satisfy your craving in a heartbeat, all while providing plenty of that good-for-you collagen protein. Enjoy it for breakfast, post-workout, or even when your stomach gets to growling around mid-afternoon.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop Obvi Peanut Butter Cups Super Collagen Protein
- ½ medium banana
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender, mix well, and enjoy!
2. Caffeinated Chocolate Chip Cookie Collagen Shake
Made with: Obvi Entenmann’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Super Collagen Protein
Craving an even more decadent sip? This shake delivers your daily caffeine boost in a sweet, chocolatey (and protein-packed!) package. Consider Obvi Entenmann’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Super Collagen your coffee’s new BFF.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 scoops Obvi Entenmann’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Super Collagen Protein
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2-4 oz espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 1 Tbsp plnt brand Organic Cacao Powder
- 1 cup ice
- Optional: 7 drops plnt brand Stevia or 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- Optional: whipped cream (dairy or non-dairy), chocolate chips, and/or crumbled chocolate chip cookies for toppings
Instructions:
- Add espresso or coffee, milk, collagen, cacao, ice, and natural sweetener (if desired) to a blender and mix well.
- Pour into a glass or mason jar, add any desired toppings, and enjoy!
3. Mocha Latte Collagen Shake
Made with: Vital Proteins Chocolate Collagen Peptides
This simple mocha drink from Michels can come to life in a couple of different ways; it just depends on what you’re craving! Sip it warm for a latte vibe or add ice to the mix for a cold shake.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz coffee
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins Chocolate Collagen Peptides
- Optional: plnt brand Vanilla Stevia, to taste
- Optional: ice (if you prefer an iced latte or blended shake)
Instructions:
For a hot latte, stir all ingredients into a coffee mug—or blend them together for a frothy feel—and enjoy. For an iced latte, pour your mixed or blended drink over ice. For a shake, add all ingredients and ice to a blender and mix until smooth.
4. Pineapple & Greens Collagen Smoothie
Made with: The Vitamin Shoppe brand Pineapple Collagen Peptides
Yep, pineapple-flavored collagen exists, folks—and it’s the perfect pump-up for this smoothie, which is pretty much a tropical vacation in a glass.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 1 scoop The Vitamin Shoppe brand Pineapple Collagen Peptides
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tsp Macro Greens Superfood Powder & plnt brand Liquid Stevia, to taste
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender, mix well, and enjoy!
5. Collagen Citrus Slushie
Made with: Vital Proteins Orange Morning Get Up & Glow Collagen
Elevate your daily tea routine with a splash of flavor and protein with this simple recipe. It’s a simple, citrusy pick-me-up that feels like a real treat on a hot day. The extra vitamin C from the orange enhances the benefits of the healthy compounds in green tea and supports collagen synthesis, says The Vitamin Shoppe nutritionist Roseanne Schnell, C.D.N.
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins Morning Get Up and Glow Orange Collagen
- 1 cup green tea
- Juice of ½ orange
- ice
- orange slice for garnish, if desired
Instructions:
- Add collagen, orange juice, green tea, and ice to a blender and mix until smooth.
- Pour your slushie mixture into a cup and garnish with an orange slice, if desired.
6. Apple Pie Collagen Smoothie
Made with: Vital Proteins Vanilla Collagen Peptides
This smoothie, a go-to of dietitian Amanda Nicole, R.D.N., is like sipping on liquid apple pie. Vanilla-flavored collagen, apple, and date give it plenty of sweetness while frozen riced cauliflower packs in some veggie power you won’t even taste. It’s a hearty blend perfect for any time you need a fast-but-satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ diced apple
- ½ cup ice
- 1/4 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- 2 Tbsp oats
- 1 date
- 1 Tbsp almond butter
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins Vanilla Collagen Peptides
- 1 dash cinnamon
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender, mix well, and enjoy!