Here’s a simple yet power-packed Collagen Drink for Youthful Skin that hydrates, nourishes, and supports your body’s natural collagen production—helping you glow from the inside out!
🥤 Youthful Glow Collagen Elixir
🌟 Ingredients (1 serving)
- 1 tablespoon (≈10 g) unflavored hydrolyzed collagen peptides
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut water (or filtered water)
- ½ cup (75 g) frozen or fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Juice of ½ a lemon (about 1 Tbsp)
- 1 teaspoon raw honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- A pinch of ground turmeric (optional; anti-inflammatory boost)
- Ice cubes (if you prefer it chilled)
🥣 Instructions
- Combine liquids
In a blender (or shaker bottle), pour the coconut water (or filtered water) and lemon juice. - Add collagen
Sprinkle in the collagen peptides. If using a blender, add them now to ensure they mix smoothly; if using a shaker bottle, add collagen last. - Fruit & flavor
Add the berries, honey/maple syrup, and turmeric (if using). - Blend or shake
- Blender: Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until smooth and frothy.
- Shaker bottle: Shake vigorously for ~30 seconds, then stir with a spoon to break up any berry clumps.
- Serve
Pour into a tall glass over ice cubes if desired, or drink immediately straight from your shaker.
✨ Why It Works
- Collagen peptides provide the amino acids (glycine, proline) your skin needs to maintain elasticity and firmness.
- Vitamin C from lemon and berries is crucial for collagen synthesis in your body.
- Berries also deliver antioxidants that fight free radicals and dulling oxidative stress.
- Coconut water hydrates deeply and supplies minerals (potassium, magnesium) for healthy skin cells.
- Turmeric adds an anti-inflammatory kick (optional—just a pinch!).
🕒 When & How Often
- Morning boost: Stir into your breakfast routine to kickstart collagen production.
- Pre- or post-workout: Helps support muscle repair and skin elasticity.
- Daily habit: Consistency is key—aim for 1 serving per day for best results.
🌱 Variations & Add-Ins
- Green twist: Swap berries for 1 handful of baby spinach + ½ green apple.
- Creamy latte: Use unsweetened almond milk, skip the berries, and add a shot of cold-brew coffee.
- Citrus sparkle: Replace coconut water with sparkling water and add a few mint leaves.
- Superseed boost: Stir in 1 tsp chia or flax seeds for extra fiber and omegas.
Enjoy this easy, delicious collagen elixir and watch your skin drink up the goodness! If you’d like more recipes—think collagen-boosting smoothies, tea infusions, or overnight oats—just let me know.