Recipes for Collagen Peptides

Safe ways to use collagen peptides past its expiration date

Collagen Berry Smoothie

Collagen Berry Smoothie

A refreshing smoothie that uses expired collagen peptides, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon expired collagen peptides (safe for consumption)

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the frozen mixed berries, ripe banana, almond milk, and expired collagen peptides.
  2. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Collagen Peptide Salad

Collagen Peptide Salad

A healthy and refreshing salad made with slightly expired collagen peptides, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons slightly expired collagen peptides
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, red onion, almonds, and dried cranberries.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the slightly expired collagen peptides, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Collagen Energy Bites

Collagen Energy Bites

These energy bites make a nutritious snack using expired collagen peptides, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
  • 2 tablespoons expired collagen peptides (safe for consumption)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, honey, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and expired collagen peptides.
  2. Stir until well combined and the mixture holds together.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the energy bites in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Serve chilled and enjoy as a healthy snack.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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