Whenever you need to shake up your Collagen Complex routine, come back to these three delicious collagen recipes. Each one is healthy, quick and created by chefs.
Collagen Complex is an anti-ageing collagen powder supplement by Dermatica. Designed with dermatologists and in-house experts, it adds a supercharged boost of marine collagen peptides and powerful antioxidants to your skincare routine. These help prevent collagen loss and support healthy skin, hair, and nails. [1] Here’s how to add collagen powder to smoothies, make-ahead breakfasts or meal prep snacks.
Cool tip: Enjoy Collagen Complex cold. High temperatures may make certain antioxidants in the formula less effective.
What Do Collagen Supplements Do?
Collagen is the main protein in our body – and experts often compare it to scaffolding. Collagen plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our skin, hair, joints, and muscles. Therefore, when it comes to our skin, the more collagen we have, the plumper, younger, and healthier our skin appears.
As we age, collagen production in our bodies slows down, which is why our skin loses elasticity and firmness as we get older. This process also makes our skin thinner and more prone to damage from the sun and pollution.
According to clinical studies, taking a collagen supplement like marine collagen peptides may help support your collagen levels and skin elasticity. While collagen benefits won’t completely prevent skin aging (nothing can), studies suggest they may help your body build a ‘reserve’ of collagen to combat free radical damage and visibly delay or reduce signs of skin aging in the future. [2]
Collagen Recipes For Radiant Skin
Coconut Collagen Chia Pudding Recipe
Naturally sweet and packed with plant-based omega-3s, this meal prep breakfast will fuel your day, satisfy cravings and help delay signs of skin ageing.
Allergens: Contains Coconut, Fish (collagen). May contain: Optional Nuts, Seeds, Fruit (please check before eating), Shellfish (collagen)
Ingredients (Serves 2)
100g + 2 tbsp coconut yoghurt
100g raspberries
4 tbsp chia seeds
300ml coconut milk
4 scoops Collagen Complex
Optional
Agave or honey
Fruit, nuts or seeds for the topping
Directions
Combine chia seeds and coconut yoghurt in a bowl and mix.
In a separate bowl or cup, stir Collagen Complex in the coconut milk until fully dissolved.
Combine yoghurt with the milk mixture and stir, before chilling it in the fridge until set. Once your pudding has firmed up, top with raspberries and an optional drizzle of agave syrup, fruit, seeds, or nuts.
Tips
Before you put the mixture in the fridge, give it a stir every 10 mins for the first half an hour so the chia seeds don’t clump together.
The mixture will look runny at first, but will stiffen once the chia seeds expand. Chill overnight in the fridge, or at least two hours.
Cacao-Collagen Energy Balls
Science-backed benefits of marine collagen and antioxidants, combined with nourishing, chocolatey goodness. Perfect for a post-workout snack or a 4pm sweet treat.
Allergens: Almonds, Cashews, Coconut, Fish (collagen). May contain Shellfish (collagen).
Ingredients (makes 12)
100g cashews
100g almonds
40g desiccated coconut
12 scoops Collagen Complex
4 tbsp cacao powder
200g pitted medjool dates
A pinch of salt
Extra desiccated coconut for rolling
Directions
Add cashews, almonds and desiccated coconut to a food processor. Blend until it forms a fine, sandy texture.
Turn off the food processor, then add Collagen Complex and cacao powder into the mixer bowl. Pulse until evenly combined.
With the food processor running, slowly add two or three dates at a time. The mixture should start to clump together.
When there are no more large chunks, turn off the food processor. The mixture should stick together easily when pinched.
Remove the blade and safely set aside. Pull off bite-sized amounts of mixture and roll into balls. Lightly wet your hands with water to make rolling easier.
Pour the extra desiccated coconut on a plate and gently roll each ball to coat.
Place on a plate, or store in a container in the fridge. Eat within one week.
Tropical Collagen Smoothie
Allergens: Fish (collagen). May contain shellfish (collagen).
Restore your skin’s radiance with a tropical blend of mango, banana, lime, and passionfruit. Boosted by Collagen Complex, turmeric and ginger to bring out your lit-from-within glow.
Ingredients (serves 2)
250ml coconut milk (or any you prefer)
150ml orange or apple juice
Fresh turmeric (to taste)
Fresh ginger (to taste)
2 scoops Collagen Complex
120g frozen mango
1 frozen banana
1 lime
1 passionfruit
Directions
Add the milk, orange juice, turmeric, ginger, and Collagen Complex to the jug of a blender. Blend until smooth.
Turn off the blender. Add in the frozen mango, frozen banana, a squeeze of fresh lime, and passionfruit pulp.
Blend again until smooth, and serve.
References
1. Pu SY, Huang YL, Pu CM, Kang YN, Hoang KD, Chen KH, et al. Effects of Oral Collagen for Skin Anti-Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients [Internet]. 2023 Jan 1;15(9):2080. Available from: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/9/2080
2. Rahman A, Rehmani R, Pirvu DG, Huang SM, Puri S, Arcos M. Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of Marine Collagen: A Scientific Exploration for Delaying Skin Aging. Marine Drugs [Internet]. 2024 Apr 1;22(4):159. Available from: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/22/4/159
