Collagen breakfast recipes for 2024

Collagen breakfast recipes for a good start to the day.

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The perfect breakfast? Tasty, nutritious and simple to make. Nutritionist Aleksandra Cudna-Bartnicka has recipes for you that will satiate you, give you energy and provide a solid dose of collagen.

Your taste buds will be satisfied, your body will start the day full of energy, and your skin, hair and nails will thank you.

From this article you will learn:

  • How to incorporate collagen into your meal.
  • Why it's a good idea to supplement with collagen.

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Omlet à la carrot cake

Report for 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • hen's eggs 100 g (2 pieces)
  • flour (wheat or spelt) 30 g (2 tbsp)
  • yoghurt 45 g (2 tbsp)
  • vegetable drink 30 ml (2 tbsp)
  • carrot 65 g (1 piece)
  • banana 120 g (1 piece)
  • cinnamon 5 g (1 teaspoon)
  • Natu.Care Collagen Premium 5000 mg, cacao 1 sachet
  • Additions as desired e.g. natural yoghurt, raspberries

Preparation:

  • Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whisk the egg whites into a stiff froth.
  • Beat the egg whites into a stiff froth.
  • Peel and grate the carrots on a coarse grater.
  • Peel and grate the carrots.
  • Mix the egg yolks with the flour, yoghurt, vegetable drink (or milk), carrot, mashed banana, cinnamon and cocoa-flavoured collagen. Blend until a smooth batter consistency is achieved.
  • In a frying pan, heat the oil well and pour over the mixture. Fry on a medium heat covered on both sides until golden.
  • Fry on a medium heat covered on both sides until golden.
  • Serve with your favourite toppings.

Collagen omelette is a tasty source of protein that will satiate you for a long time. If you're surprised by the carrot in the recipe - give it a go! It's a 'versatile' vegetable that adds a natural sweetness to the dish in recipes - especially when combined with cinnamon. And just one sachet of Cacao Bloom collagen will give your omelette a distinct cocoa flavour that will satisfy your craving for sweet.

Macronutrients per 1 serving:

427 kcal, protein 21 g, fat 12 g, carbohydrate 59 g

Night oatmeal à la snickers

Report for 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • oatmeal 50 g ½ cup
  • Chia seeds 10 g 2 teaspoons
  • Natu.Care Collagen Premium 5000 mg, cacao 1 sachet
  • Vegetable drink/milk 150 g (½ glass)
  • peanut butter 30 g (1.5 tbsp)
  • bitter chocolate 80% 20 g (4 cubes)
  • unsalted peanuts 20 g (1 handful)

Preparation:

  • Mix the oatmeal, chia seeds and collagen in a bowl, pour over the vegetable drink/milk and stir again. Transfer to a tall jar.
  • Cover the flakes with a layer of peanut butter (you can heat it in the microwave beforehand to make it more liquid).
  • Melt the bitter chocolate in a microwave-safe dish and pour it over the top layer of oatmeal. Sprinkle with peanuts and place in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours, or preferably overnight.

Chia seeds are an extremely valuable food product. In particular, it contains omega-3 acids which have an anti-inflammatory effect, supporting the treatment of most autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Such a breakfast is also rich in magnesium, fibre and healthy fats, keeping you satiated and focused for the rest of the day.

Macronutrients per 1 serving: 350 kcal, protein 13 g, fat 22 g, carbohydrate 30 g

Cocoa pancakes with blueberries

Report for approximately 20 pancakes (2 portions)

Ingredients:

  • eggs 100 g (2 pieces)
  • spelt or wheat flour 80 g (⅔ cup)
  • baking powder 3 g (1 teaspoon)
  • erythritol 10 g (2 teaspoons)
  • Natu.Care Collagen Premium 5000 mg, cocoa 1 sachet
  • Vegetable drink/milk 110 g (⅓ cup)
  • blueberries 100 g (2 handfuls)

Optional topping natural yoghurt, raspberries

Preparation:

  • Separate the egg whites from the yolks and whisk to a stiff froth.
  • Separate the egg whites from the yolks and whisk to a stiff froth.
  • Place the egg yolks in a bowl with all the dry ingredients, pour in the milk/vegetable drink and blend until smooth.
  • Place the egg yolks in a bowl with all the dry ingredients, pour in the milk/vegetable drink and blend until smooth.
  • Combine the egg whites with the yolks, gently mixing the two masses with a spatula.
  • Heat the pancake pan with a little oil and layer 1-1.5 tablespoons of the mixture at a time. Stuff a few blueberries into each pancake. Fry on both sides over a medium heat until golden brown.
  • Serve.
  • Serve with yoghurt and fruit.

Blueberries are a fruit particularly recommended for people suffering from insulin resistance or diabetes, as they are low in calories and have a low glycaemic index. In addition, these fruits are loaded with anthocyanins, which regenerate the organ of sight, so if you spend many hours in front of the computer - enrich your diet with these fruits.

Blueberries are especially recommended for people suffering from insulin resistance or diabetes, as they are low in calories and have a low glycemic index.

Macronutrients per 1 serving: 417 kcal, protein 19 g, fat 8 g, carbohydrates 70 g

Collagen chia pudding

Report for 1-2 portions

Ingredients:

  • Chia seeds 16 g (4 teaspoons)
  • Natu.Care Collagen Premium 5000 mg, cacao 1 sachet
  • Vegetable milk/drink 250 ml (1 glass)
  • vanilla sugar 150 g (1 packet)
  • chocolate 12 g (2 cubes)
  • favourite nuts 10 g (1 tbsp)
  • favourite fruit - as desired

Preparation:

  • Combine the milk/vegetable drink, collagen and chia seeds in a bowl, refrigerate overnight or for 4 hours.
  • Into a jar or bowl, alternate spoonfuls of collagen mixture first, then spoonfuls of vanilla skyra on top.
  • Cut your favourite nuts and sprinkle them over the dessert.
  • Place your favourite fruit.

A quick and easy to make dessert. The chia seeds swell and thicken the cocoa mass for a few hours. This gives the dessert a pleasant texture. These small, inconspicuous seeds are a treasure trove of omega acids, protein, fibre, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and zinc. It is a natural antioxidant that, among other things, prevents premature skin ageing.

Macronutrients for the whole recipe: 500 kcal, protein 30 g, fat 20 g, carbohydrate 48 g

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Why is it important to supplement with collagen?

It is a natural process that around 25 years of age your body's natural collagen production begins to declineand. The first wrinkles appear and your skin loses its firmness. This is when it is worth considering collagen supplementation

Drinking fish collagen at a minimum serving of 2.5g per day for 3 months positively affects the appearance of your hair, skin and nailsand. Collagen is also a support for joints, bones and musclesand - to keep you fit and active for as long as possible.

How does collagen affect your body?

skin

Hair

Nails

Joints, muscles, bones

  • improves elasticity, firmness and tone,
  • increases hydration,
  • reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,
  • reduces imperfections,
  • reduces the appearance of cellulite,
  • promotes skin healing (e.g. after acne, scars, stretch marks).
  • gives them a strong structure,
  • reduces damage to the hair follicle,
  • prevents damage to the hair shaft,
  • can slow down the greying process,
  • can prevent hair thinning,
  • improves the condition of the scalp by increasing its moisture level,
  • gives elasticity,
  • can accelerate growth,
  • reduces unevenness,
  • improves the hydration of the skin around the nails,
  • reduces brittleness,
  • rebuilds cartilage tissue,
  • takes part in the production of joint lubricant,
  • improves joint flexibility and mobility,
  • helps muscle regeneration and endurance,
  • increases bone density,
  • can prevent osteoporosis,
  • can reduce joint pain,

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Nina Wawryszuk specialises in sports supplementation, strength training and psychosomatics. On a daily basis, in addition to writing articles for Natu.Care, as a personal trainer she helps athletes improve their performance through training, diet and supplementation.

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