Four collagen-infused skin nurturing sips

BY SASHA PARKIN, Nutritional Therapist at Wild Nutrition.

 

The start of a new year is often filled with excitement about what the next 12 months will bring. It feels like a hit of a reset button and part of the thrill of a fresh start can be trying something new or focusing on what we would like to welcome into our lives. This may include eating and drinking to nourish our bodies or moving to nourish our minds. 

To help you on your way, we have put together four drinks to inspire you to take a mindful moment for yourself and make something that will help you feel like the best version of yourself.

 

As with our Four collagen-infused winter warmers, all four recipes contain our exciting new Collagen 500 Plus which pairs the innovative science of Mesoporosil® Silica with sustainably sourced Collagen di- and tri-peptides. An ultra-low molecular weight Collagen (500 Daltons) offering superior absorption, combined with Vitamins C and E for antioxidant support and collagen formation, and Biotin for skin and hair support.

Collagen 500 Plus is both unflavoured and unaffected by temperature, making it a perfect addition to both cold and hot beverages to be enjoyed any time of day. While its superior absorption not only means you only need three grams (1 tsp) versus the industry standard of 10 or even 20, but it’s also bioactive in five minutes.

Enjoy creating our recipes below:

Protein shake

If increasing protein or hitting the gym is on your priority list, or if you simply want a quick-to-go option to add to your bag in the morning, this protein shake has you covered. It packs a nutritional punch with protein, supergreens and functional mushrooms and when combined with oats and almond butter, it makes for a more fulfilling option to keep you energised and focused whatever the day may bring. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Collagen 500 Plus 

• 3 heaped tsp Vegan Protein + Superfood Blend

• 1 banana (peeled)

• 1tsp almond butter 

• ¼ cup organic oats 

• 200ml milk of your choice

Method: 

1. Simply combine all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth.

2. Pour and go.

 

Fiery ginger shots

Increasingly popular each year, ginger shots are abundant in health benefits and can give you that get-up and go that we could all do with on a cold, dark morning! The good news is you can make them at home, both cost-effectively and easily, minus the plastic bottles and with more fresh ginger. This recipe makes a batch of 200ml.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Collagen 500 Plus

• 80g Fresh ginger (roughly 3 thumbs’ worth)

• 200ml fresh apple juice (not from concentrate) 

• Juice of half a lemon 

Method: 

1. Carefully peel the ginger. 

2. Chop the ginger into bite-sized pieces and add to a blender. 

3. Add the lemon juice and apple juice. 

4. Blitz in the blender until no large pieces remain. 

5. Pour the juice through a sieve into a jug to create a smoother consistency. You can keep the pulp and freeze this to add to other smoothies or porridge, but if you prefer a thicker consistency, you can skip this step.

6. Pour into an air-tight bottle and enjoy over the week.

 

Berry Boost smoothie

Smoothies can be an excellent way of getting in a little more fibre and satisfying a sweet craving when we are reaching for a snack. The great thing about smoothies is you can interchange all the ingredients to your taste, swapping out the fruit, the milk or the seeds based on what you like and what you have at home. If you want to increase the nutritional value, throw in a handful of leafy greens too! This blend has the sweetness of berries but with a low glycemic impact on blood sugar. 

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Collagen 500 Plus

• ½ cup raspberries berries (frozen or fresh work well)

• ½ cup blueberries (frozen or fresh work well)

• ½ avocado 

• 250ml almond milk

• 2 tsp hemp seeds

• Optional 1 tsp organic honey for added sweetness 

Method: 

1. Cut the avocado in half and scoop out the green flesh being careful to remove the seed, add the flesh to a blender. 

2. Wash the raspberries and blueberries then add to the blender.

3. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and blitz until a smooth consistency forms.

4. Pour into a glass and enjoy. 

 

Pomberry Bliss mocktail

Whether you’re opting to take part in Dry January, you’re sober/sober curious or just being more mindful of alcohol intake, it’s always great to have some delicious alcohol-free drink options up your sleeve to make an evening drink feel that bit more special. This drink is so simple to make and offers an added wow factor with the beautiful decorative ice. 

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Collagen 500 Plus

• 100ml Seedlip Grove 42

• 200ml Agua de madre water kefir - Pomegranate & Hibiscus

• Juice of half a lemon

• ½ tsp honey

• 4 blueberries

• A sprig of fresh mint

• Optional: a handful of dried rose petals and a twist of orange peel

Method: 

1. (12-24 hours in advance) to make the ice cubes, fill a silicone ice cube tray with water until it’s three-quarters full.

2. Wash your blueberries and mint, then place them into the ice trays with the leaves facing up.

3. Put in the freezer and leave to set overnight.

The next day:

4. Put the Collagen in your glass of choice. 

5. Add the Seedlip and stir until the Collagen has fully dissolved.

6. Measure and pour in the kefir.

7. Squeeze in the lemon juice being careful to avoid pips. 

8. Add your honey and stir until dissolved in the mix.

9. Add your decorative ice cube, dried rose petals, orange peel and enjoy!

If you want to discover more about our Collagen, take a deeper dive into our Collagen 500 Plus Q+A with our founder Henrietta.