The Importance of Collagen After Bariatric Surgery

One popular trend that has gained traction over the last few years is collagen - and for good reasons!

Collagen makes up around 25-30% of the total protein in your body, which can be found in your muscles and skin. That's why collagen can help your joints stay limber, hydrate your skin and support your digestive health (as well as many other important benefits!).

Read everything you need to know about collagen and how it can support your journey in our article below.

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Here are some of our favourite collagen recipes ideas to nourish healthy hair, skin and nails!

Collagen Carrot Cake Balls

3 scoops of Tasteless Collagen
1-2 carrots
1 cup pitted dates
1 ¾ cups nuts of choice
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
4-6 tbsp coconut flour (or sub-almond flour)
1/2 cup desiccated coconut flakes
8 tsp soft, runny coconut butter (or store-bought // if hard, soften in the microwave)

Choc-Chia Overnight Oats

1 scoop of Tasteless Collagen
½ cup plain rolled oats (not quick oats)
¼ cup Greek yoghurt (or coconut yoghurt)
¼ cup non-dairy milk of choice (or coconut water/plain water)
2 tsp cacao powder
2 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp organic honey

Protein Bliss Balls

3 scoops of Tasteless Collagen Protein
3/4 cup almond meal
1/4 cup dates
4 tbsp goji berries
3 tbsp cacao powder
3 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp honey

Skinny Greek Omellette

1 scoop of Tasteless Collagen
1 whole egg
1 tbsp red onion
1/4 cup tomato
30g mozzarella cheese
¼ tsp Cinnamon
¼ tsp Nutmeg

Miso Soup

2 scoops of Tasteless Collagen
4 cups (1L / 2 pints) filtered water
small knob (10g) finely sliced ginger
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons shiro miso paste
2 tablespoons wheat free tamari soy sauce
nori seaweed to serve
2 spring onions, sliced to serve.
240 g (8 1/2 oz) organic firm silken tofu or steamed white fish to serve (optional)