Merry & Nourished: Collagen-Infused Recipes for the Season

The holidays are made for cozy drinks and yummy treats - and it never hurts to sneak in a little extra nourishment where you can!


This season, we're giving a few festive favourites an upgrade by adding Natural Factors Total Body Collagen - easy to blend, delicious and versatile flavours, and super supportive for healthy hair, skin, nails, and joints!


Whether you're hosting, gifting, or just treating yourself by the tree, these collagen-boosted recipes bring comfort, fun, and a bit of extra goodness to your holidays.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Collagen Truffles

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 scoops Chocolate Total Body Collagen Powder
  • 1 can Chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
  • 2 tbsp Peanut Butter
  • 1 tbsp Brown or Coconut Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 3 tbsp All-Purpose or Gluten-Free Flour
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips and/or Chopped Peanuts

Coating:

  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1/4 cup toppings ex. peanuts, crushed candy cane, mini chocoalate chips, or sprinkles


DIRECTIONS:


  1. Blend chickpeas, cashew butter, coconut sugar, & vanilla in a food processor/blender until smooth.
  2. Add Chocolate Collagen and salt. Pulse a few times and add cocoa powder and flour, pulse until a big ball of dough forms.
  3. Break apart the dough a bit, and add your choice of fillings, and pulse again until evenly distributed. Scoop out lil’ balls of dough, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
  4. To decorate, melt chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a saucepan on low, stirring until smooth. Dip, drizzle, and/or coat your truffles with crushed peanuts, candy cane, or sprinkles and store in parchment in the fridge until set–about 20 minutes.


Iced Matcha Latte with Salted Vanilla Collagen Cold Foam


For the iced drink die-hards: No matter how cold outside, you hold onto your iced drinks, and we respect it! Enjoy this iced matcha latte as bright and green as a Christmas tree!


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 scoop of Natural Factors Total Body Collagen, Salted Vanilla Flavour
  • 1 tbsp of maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup of preferred milk, ex. oat or cashew
  • 2 tsp of matcha powder
  • Pro tip: Sifting your matcha before use can help reduce clumping and a smoother blend.
  • Filtered Water
  • Ice


DIRECTIONS:


  1. To make your cold foam, in a small pitcher or bowl, combine your milk, maple syrup, and collagen. Use an electric hand blender to fully combine. Beat until the texture is nice and foamy!
  2. In a tall glass, add your matcha powder. Add cold water to the glass, about halfway (we want to leave room for ice and the cold foam). Whisk vigorously with a matcha whisk, electric whisk, or good old fork until well combined.
  3. Add some ice to your matcha and top with your cold foam. Enjoy!
Salted Vanilla Collagen Krispies

Nutritious, festive, and delicious for the whole family!


INGREDIENTS

  • ⅓ cup Salted Vanilla Total Body Collagen
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows (or vegan marshmallows like Dandies)
  • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal
  • Pink Himalayan Salt to top + any additional toppings like chocolate chips (or melt for chocolate drizzle), crushed candy cane, or sprinkles


DIRECTIONS:


  1. Line a square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large pot over low heat, melt the coconut oil. Once melted, add in marshmallows, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Continue stirring until melted and silky.
  3. Remove pot from heat and add in collagen 1-2 Tbsp at a time, until fully incorporated.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in rice cereal.
  5. One mixed, immediately pour into the lined pan. Using a spatula (rubber is less sticky!), press and smooth into an even, tightly packed layer.
  6. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  7. Cut into bars and sprinkle with a little salt, followed by desired decorations. Store in the fridge.
Peppermint Collagen Hot Chocolate


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 scoop of Chocolate Total Body Collagen
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 + 1/2 cups of milk of choice (whole, cashew, oat)
  • 1/8 tsp peppermint extract
  • Peppermint Dandies Mini Marshmallows, crushed candy cane for topping


DIRECTIONS:


  1. Warm up the milk over medium heat in a pot.
  2. Once warm but not boiling, throw into a blender with the other ingredients or use an electric frother to incorporate all of the ingredients together.
  3. Serve warm & enjoy!
Pomegranate Collagen Holiday Mocktail


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon Pomegranate Total Body Collagen Powder
  • ½ cup pomegranate juice
  • 2 thin slices of orange
  • 2 strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds or cranberries
  • ½ cup sparkling water
  • Star anise, dried citrus, or cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)


DIRECTIONS:


  1. Fill a large glass with ice and pour in collagen and pomegranate juice. Whisk until fully dissolved. Add orange, strawberry slices, and pomegranate seeds. Top with sparkling water.


All ingredients are available at Jo Anne's Place. View our store hours here.


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