Key Takeaways:
- Vital Proteins® offers a wide variety of collagen products, like Collagen Peptides, Marine Collagen, flavored powders, and creamers, so you can easily choose an option that fits your taste and lifestyle. Whether mixed into drinks or added to recipes, each product supports hair, skin, nails, bones, and joints.**
- Unflavored Collagen Peptides and Marine Collagen are the most versatile choices, blending smoothly into hot or cold drinks and recipes without materially altering flavor or texture. Stick packs make it easy to try different types or take collagen on the go.
- Flavored options such as Chocolate, Lemon, and Matcha Collagen Peptides add both taste and function, letting you upgrade drinks, baked goods, smoothies, or snacks while still getting the benefits of collagen with daily use over time.**
- From coffee creamers to advanced formulas with added vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, Vital Proteins® provides collagen options for different wellness goals, taste preferences, and daily routines—making it simple to build a consistent collagen habit.
HOW TO USE COLLAGEN POWDER (AND 14 RECIPES TO GET YOU STARTED)
Whether you’re looking to support general wellness, including hair, skin, nails, bones, and joints, Vital Proteins® offers a range of collagen products to fit different preferences.** But how do you use collagen in the best way possible? That depends on your taste, routine, and product choice. If you want something simple and versatile, you can’t go wrong with unflavored Collagen Peptides or Marine Collagen. They can be mixed into hot or cold drinks without materially altering taste or texture. If you care to venture beyond a beverage, Vital Proteins® can be mixed into just about any recipe. Ready to spice up your collagen routine? Vital Proteins® has plenty of options for you. Read on to discover the amazing variety of collagen products and how to use them!
Before we jump into the good stuff, let’s refresh our memory on what collagen is.
What Is Collagen?
Collagen is the primary protein found in our bodies and makes up a large part of connective tissues, such as joints, skin, bones, and ligaments.
Its distinctive amino acid composition is essential for maintaining the structure of these connective tissues.
Collagen peptides, like those found in Vital Proteins® products, are a hydrolyzed form of collagen designed for easy mixing and absorption. They are commonly used to help support healthy hair, skin, nails, bones, and joints.**
With so many great options, where should you start? Many of our products are available in stick pack form, making it easy to try for the first time or take on the go for addition to any snack or meal.
Here’s the scoop on our different collagen products and some ideas for adding them to your daily wellness routine:
HOW TO USE COLLAGEN PEPTIDES
The original blue tub marvel, Collagen Peptides is designed for versatility, seamlessly blending into a wide range of culinary creations. Whether it's a steaming cup of coffee or a refreshing ice-cold smoothie, Collagen Peptides can be incorporated without materially changing the texture or flavor of your favorite food and beverages.
HOW TO USE COLLAGEN PEPTIDES ADVANCED
Take your scoop to the next level with this advanced collagen formula. Our Collagen Peptides Advanced powder contains:
- Collagen, which supports your hair, nails, skin, bones and joints**
- Hyaluronic acid to support skin hydration, and vitamin C to support a healthy‑looking glow.**
Just like our original Collagen Peptides, it blends easily into beverages and recipes. Use Collagen Peptides Advanced in this recipe:
HOW TO USE MARINE COLLAGEN
Marine Collagen is a close cousin to our bovine Collagen Peptides, with the distinction being the source. Marine Collagen comes from the scales of cod and can fit well into the diets of people who are pescatarian or those who don’t consume land-based foods. Similar to the Collagen Peptides, Marine Collagen offers similar versatility to bovine collagen peptides and can be added to drinks or recipes without materially altering taste.
HOW TO USE CHOCOLATE COLLAGEN PEPTIDES
If an afternoon snack attack has you craving something rich and chocolatey, Vital Proteins® has you covered with our Chocolate Collagen Peptides. Add it to your favorite beverage or put it in your baked goods for a sweet treat that goes beyond the ordinary. Chocolate not your thing? It also comes in vanilla flavor for a creamy smoothie base, oatmeal topping, or coffee enhancer. No matter which flavor you choose, these options are designed to help support hair, skin, nails, bones, and joints.**
Try out this chocolate collagen recipe:
HOW TO USE LEMON COLLAGEN PEPTIDES
If you’re looking for a refreshing addition to your wellness routine, look no further than Vital Proteins® Lemon Collagen Peptides. This zesty and bright flavor is perfect for adding a burst of citrus to your water, tea, juice, or smoothie. Lemon Collagen Peptides are made with the same high-quality collagen from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine, with 0g added sugars. Whether you take it morning, noon, or night, Lemon Collagen Peptides are a convenient option for your collagen routine and taste buds. Check out these lemon collagen drink recipes you can make at home:
HOW TO USE MATCHA COLLAGEN
Looking to level up your afternoon tea? Matcha Collagen combines the benefits of Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides with the goodness of matcha green tea. Matcha is a powder of finely ground green tea leaves that we source from Japan. Matcha naturally contains caffeine and L‑theanine.
Whether you drink it hot or cold, matcha collagen is a delicious way to support your wellness.** Use matcha collagen in these drink recipes:
HOW TO USE VITAL PROTEINS COLLAGEN CREAMER
Why not boost your collagen intake with something you already love? Give your coffee a creamy upgrade with Vital Proteins® Collagen Creamer. This creamer has 10g of collagen peptides per serving, along with coconut milk powder for a delightful twist of velvety goodness. Elevate your morning cup of joe with Vital Proteins® Collagen Creamer or mix it with your favorite recipes for a smooth and creamy dose of collagen to support your hair, skin, nails, bones and joints.**
- THIS LAVENDER VANILLA LATTE IS SIPPABLE SELF-CARE
- THIS HEALTH-FORWARD COOKIES AND CREAM CUP WILL BE YOUR NEW FAVORITE SNACK
MORE WAYS TO USE COLLAGEN POWDER
There are so many simple ways to use collagen powder in your everyday routine:
- Mix it into pancake batter, waffle batter, or overnight oats
- Mix collagen powder in your protein shakes, bone broth, or pre-workout drink
- Blend into soups, creamy pasta sauces, or salad dressings.
- Add it to yogurt, pudding, or applesauce.
- Combine it with dips like guac, hummus, or ranch.
Hungry for more information on collagen? Learn more about how collagen supports skin, hair, nail, bone, and joint health.** Don’t forget, you can sample a variety of Vital Proteins® most popular products with our Stick Packs. Why wait?
