Summer is the perfect time to indulge in refreshing drinks. In this article, we would like to introduce you to a recipe for a deliciously refreshing coconut and pineapple collagen slush that will not only tantalise your taste buds, but also provide your body with an extra dose of collagen.
Why coconut, pineapple and collagen?
Before you dive into the refreshing recipe, let's take a quick look at the three ingredients. The coconut, pineapple and collagen slush is not only delicious — it also puts fruit, coconut and collagen peptides in one glass.
The nutrient power of coconut and pineapple
Coconut and pineapple are ideal summer ingredients: not only are they refreshing, they also bring nutrients and enzymes with them.
Pineapple: vitamin C and bromelain
Pineapple supplies vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones and cartilage. It also contains the enzyme bromelain, which breaks proteins down into smaller pieces. Bromelain is a group of protein-splitting enzymes that occur naturally in the fruit.
Coconut: coconut water and coconut milk
Coconut — as coconut water or coconut milk, for instance — supplies electrolytes and is refreshing on hot summer days.
Collagen: a portion of protein
The third ingredient, collagen, adds a portion of protein to the drink.
What collagen brings to a summer slush
Collagen is a structural protein of skin, joints and bone. Hair and nails, by contrast, are made of keratin. Combining these ingredients gives you a refreshing slush that also contains hydrolysed collagen peptides.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2.5–5 g collagen powder (e.g. marine collagen)
- Juice of one lime
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional, depending on desired sweetness)
- A few ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the pineapple chunks, coconut milk, collagen powder, lime juice and optional honey or agave syrup in a blender.
- Add a few ice cubes to make the slush nice and cool.
- Blend all the ingredients until they have a smooth consistency.
- Pour the slush into glasses and garnish with a slice of pineapple or a slice of lime, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavour!
Why this collagen slush is perfect for summer
The coconut, pineapple and collagen slush is far more than a tasty drink; it is an easy way to bring collagen peptides into the warm season.
The slush on hot summer days
This drink combines cooling down with fruit, coconut and a portion of protein.
Perfect cooling and a holiday feeling
The refreshing tropical flavours of coconut and pineapple put you straight into a holiday mood and give you the cooling you badly need. The slush effect makes it the ideal summer drink for you and your friends.
Collagen in the glass during summer
The collagen powder you add supplies your body with amino acids it uses to build its own collagen. The dermis is the skin layer where that collagen sits.
Quick and versatile for any summer activity
On top of that, this refreshing collagen treat is prepared in no time. It travels easily in an insulated bottle for a refreshing break by the pool or a relaxed picnic in the park — a refreshing treat to take along.
How the Kollagen Institut collagen powder completes this slush
You now have the perfect summer recipe — all it needs is a good collagen powder. The coconut, pineapple and collagen slush is the ideal use for a pure, bioavailable hydrolysate.
The quality guarantee for your summer drink
Kollagen Institut provides the optimal basis for your refreshing slush.
Hydrolysed and finely split
The collagen powder from Kollagen Institut contains hydrolysed collagen peptides.
Purity meets enjoyment
Our collagen is neutral in taste and free of unnecessary additives such as sugar or fillers. It dissolves perfectly in your slush without altering the delicate flavour of coconut and pineapple or affecting the consistency.
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Conclusion
Treat yourself to a delicious coconut and pineapple collagen slush this summer. This refreshing drink is not only incredibly tasty, it also puts fruit, coconut and a portion of protein in your glass.
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