Carla Oates

The Beauty Chef 

Avocado, Mint & Collagen Smoothie

Avocado and raspberries are two skin-loving superfoods—but this blend is made even better by the addition of our DEEP COLLAGEN™ marine collagen powder and bio-fermented elixir, COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Boost... 

Formulated to help improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines, our marine collagen powder is certified sustainable, clean and pure—so you can be confident you’re feeding your skin with the best nourishment possible. Moisturising healthy fats from the avocado will also give your complexion an extra boost of hydration.

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 cup (120g) frozen raspberries

• 1 cup (250mL) almond milk

• ¼ ripe avocado, flesh scooped out

• 4 ice cubes

• 1 small handful fresh mint leaves

• 1 tablespoon COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Boost

• 1 ½ teaspoons DEEP COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Support (Berry)

• Pinch Himalayan salt

METHOD:

Place all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Taste.

Blackberry & Marine Collagen Smoothie Bowl

This satiating smoothie contains a skin-plumping secret…  With antioxidant-packed blackberries and fibre-rich pear—as well as our nourishing DEEP COLLAGEN marine collagen powder—this nutrient-dense smoothie is the perfect start to the day. Derived from pure, clean and certified sustainable marine collagen peptides, DEEP COLLAGEN helps to improve skin elasticity, hydration and collagen density—for a firmer, more plump complexion. 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 cup (120g) frozen blackberries

• ½ medium pear, cored and coarsely chopped

• 2 large handfuls baby spinach

• ½ cup (125mL) drinking coconut milk

• ¼ medium ripe avocado, flesh scooped out

• 1 ½ teaspoons DEEP COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Support (Berry)

• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons flaxseed oil

• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: 

• Blueberries

• Walnuts

• Pistachios

• Finger limes

• Edible flowers

METHOD:

Place all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.  Pour into a serving bowl and decorate with your toppings of choice.

Raspberry Collagen Gummies

If you need a nourishing afternoon treat—these guilt-free gummies will quickly become your go-to…  With a double dose of skin-firming benefits from our DEEP COLLAGEN marine collagen powder and our cult-favourite COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Boost—these chewy raspberry-flavoured gummies are the most delicious, skin-plumping little morsels. Enjoy with a cup of herbal tea in the afternoon, or simply grab one when you need a bit of a pick-me-up.

MAKES 3 CUPS (approximately 3 ice cube trays)

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 ½ cups (375mL) cold water

• 4 tablespoon grass-fed powdered gelatin

• 2 cups (240g) fresh or frozen raspberries

• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

• ¾ cup (180mL) COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Boost

• 4 tablespoons DEEP COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Support

METHOD:

Pour 1 ¼ cup (310mL) of the water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the surface in an even layer. Set aside for 10 minutes, to soften.

Combine the raspberries, remaining water, maple syrup and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Gently simmer for 5 minutes, until berries soften and release their juice.

Strain through a fine mesh sieve, using a spoon to press and scrape the raspberry pump to ensure you get all of the juice.

Add the softened gelatin to the hot raspberry juice and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Add the COLLAGEN liquid and DEEP COLLAGEN powder and stir to combine.

Pour into three ice cube trays or molds. Alternatively, the mixture can be set in a small tray and later cut into cubes.

Refrigerate for at least one hour, or until completely set.

To unmold, dip the base of the trays into boiling water to loosen. Using your fingertips gently pull the gummies away from the edge of the molds, to release the seal. Invert to turn out the gummies.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

It's true what they say, summer bodies are made in winter.

 A little love and self-care now will ensure that come springtime, you're ready to bloom.