Skip the protein powder while still boosting your daily intake with these collagen powder recipes! As one of the cleanest sources of protein, collagen powder blends well into just about everything.
And with roughly 9 grams of protein per serving, it’s an easy addition to smoothies, baked goods, and oatmeal!
What Is Collagen Powder?
Technically, collagen is a protein. It is mostly found in bones, skin, connective tissues, and meat. This means that bone broth contains collagen peptides because it is made from bones.
However, collagen peptides are a more potent protein than broth (more below).
Benefits Of Collagen Protein:
- Better digestion
- Improves immune system
- Glowing hair, skin, and nails
- Better muscle recovery
- Great for joints and bones
Our skin is made up of roughly 80% collagen (source). This means that increasing your intake of collagen peptides is awesome
Sourced from grass-fed cows, collagen powder gives you 20 grams of protein in just two scoops. Amp up your protein, help out your gut, and reap the benefits of silky hair and strong nails by adding it into your diet.
How Is Collagen Protein Different From Protein Powder?
Learn more about the differences between collagen peptides and protein powder. However, know that they are not interchangeable. but as a Certified Nutrition Coach, I use both!
Collagen powder differs greatly in how it absorbs liquid, how it affects baked goods and the fact that it doesn’t contain all the essential amino acids.
Where To Buy Collagen Peptides
Though there are a few ways to up your intake of collagen peptides, I personally prefer using collagen powder.
Not only do collagen powders mix easily, but it pairs a protein with whichever food I’m eating and gives me an intake boost for the day.
I use Perfect Supplements Collagen powder because it’s:
- 100% Hydrolyzed Collagen peptides (11 grams of Collagen per serving)
- Sourced EXCLUSIVELY From Brazilian Pasture Raised (Grass Fed) Cows
- 100% Natural and Pesticide and Hormone Free
- World's First Certified Glyphosate Residue Free Collagen
- It has no fillers
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The Best Collagen Recipes
The collagen recipes below all contain collagen protein and taste great! They’re also dairy-free and glute-free. These recipes can be used as high-protein snacks, healthy desserts, or as breakfast to kick off your day.
These recipes add collagen into your favorite smoothies, baked goods, and everyday snacks to give you a boost of amino acids.
Collagen Powder Recipes
A microwave mug cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This carrot mug cake is ready to eat in just two minutes and comes out soft, fluffy, and with 15 grams of protein
Indulge in a bite of your favorite fall comfort. These gluten-free pumpkin donuts are soft, easy to make, and filled with pumpkin spice flavor.
Easy Birthday Cake Protein Cupcakes (No Dairy Or Gluten, 17g Protein!)
Soft, light, and full of fuel these birthday cake protein cupcakes make dessert worth waiting for. These gluten-free cupcakes are made with healthy pantry staples so they come together quickly.
Indulge in this creamy, coffee chia pudding first thing in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost.
The perfect summer snack that combines refreshing flavor and lots of fuel. These strawberry lemonade protein popsicles are a creamy blend of 5 ingredients and a great way to stay cool!
Bring back your childhood with this protein cookie dough! Made with a blend of peanut butter and chocolate chips, this high-protein recipe is the perfect way to bust a craving.
Made in one blender and baked in the oven this baked protein oatmeal makes the perfect breakfast recipe!
Soft, salted, and the perfect protein dessert. This peanut butter protein fudge will be hard to put down.
The best, dairy-free protein brownies you’ll make this year. They’re rich and indulgent and have 12 grams of protein per serving.
An easy, whole30 smoothie recipe. This mango turmeric smoothie is high in healthy fats, anti-inflammatory ingredients, and flavor!
his strawberry and cream yogurt parfait makes a healthy, make-ahead breakfast recipe or snack idea for toddlers. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, dairy-free yogurt, and sweetened natural honey.
Secretly healthy, no-bake cookie dough protein balls! Made with vanilla vegan protein powder, these protein balls are soft, chewy, and taste as if you’re licking the batter from the spoon.
An easy, make-ahead protein snack! This high-protein granola recipe is a crunchy, nutty mixture of all the right things and no protein powder!
Loaded with fuel this dairy-free breakfast smoothie is made without bananas but a sure-fire way to kick off the morning. Naturally sweetened and high in protein, it's a healthy smoothie that works for weight loss on the go!
With 13 grams of protein per bowl, this chocolate protein pudding makes the perfect bedtime snack! Made with only five ingredients protein pudding is an easy way to bump up your intake for the day.
With 30 grams of protein this festive, pomegranate smoothie recipe is a vibrant blend of colors. Creamy and sweetened with honey, it’s a Holiday-inspired smoothie that’s easy to whip up and a great way to use up those pomegranate arils!
Fresh, homemade, gluten-free bagels made in under 40 minutes. These protein bagels contain 14 grams of protein per serving and are as delicious as an egg sandwich as they are spread with peanut butter. Easy, soft, and completely yeast-free.
Light, cakey vanilla collagen donuts that make an ideal post-workout snack. These protein donuts are so good you wouldn't know that they're not the real thing! Naturally gluten-free and easy to make these vanilla donuts can be topped with sprinkles chocolate chips or your favorite glaze.
Sinfully indulgent but beautifully healthy! These chocolate coconut energy balls with dates are the easiest way to satisfy a sweet tooth. Naturally gluten-free, this date ball recipe is a combination of healthy fats and protein rolled into a bite-size chocolate!
Light and tender these blueberry protein muffins make the perfect post-workout snack. With 14 grams of protein per serving, these high-protein muffins are sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup and fresh blueberries.
Unleash Your Energy
The ultimate roundup of high protein snack recipes for hectic lifestyles.
Trying to lose weight postpartum and not feeling ravenous was frustrating with my first.
It took a whole other pregnancy for me to realize that eating more protein was the “secret” solution.
Unfortunately, living off eggs and chicken breasts sucked after a while.
The solution? I started creating high-protein recipes that tasted more like dessert to help boost my intake.
Say goodbye to mid-day slumps, slow metabolism, and constantly feeling hungry.
I gave the protein bars to a friend of mine with a gluten allergy; I usually can't give her the food I make so I saved these for her. She absolutely loved them, she said most of the protein bars she eats are way too dry but these were great! - Stephanie
They’re the secret to helping you stay energized, enjoy what you eat, and meet your goals.
Say goodbye to mid-day slumps, slow metabolism, and constantly feeling hungry.
They’re the secret to helping you stay energized, enjoy what you eat, and meet your goals.
- Easy to make recipes with 17+ grams of protein
- All dairy-free and gluten-free
- 2-day meal plan to help you eat 100g protein per day (and not hate life).
Frequently Asked Questions About Collagen Powder
Unflavored collagen powder can be mixed in with oatmeal, dairy-free yogurt, smoothies, and baked goods.
You can add collagen powder into baked goods and for the most part it won’t affect the texture of the baked goods or the flavor.
Shelby aka Mama Bear
Sue
This is great, I've been feeling like I should add collagen to my diet but wasn't sure where to start. Thank you!
fitasamamabear
Dooo it lol collagen is my "put that sh*t in everything" thing hehe
Crystal
I love using collagen powder, and all of these recipes look amazing! I'm not sure which to try first.
fitasamamabear
Just work your way through the list haha but thank you!