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                             COLLAGEN CHOCOLATE CARAMELS

Ingredients

·         1 cup raw walnuts

·         1 tablespoon cocoa powder or raw cacao powder

·         2 tablespoons organic coconut oil

·         2 scoops Chocolate Hydrolyzed Collagen

·         1 tablespoon sugar-free salted caramel syrup (such as Torani)

·         coarse sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1.    Place walnuts in a food processor and grind until they resemble a sticky dough.

2.    Add cocoa powder, collagen powder, and Torani syrup. Pulse to combine well.

3.    Move mixture to a bowl. Add coconut oil. Stir/mix until well combined.

4.    Spoon mixture into all 12 sections of an ice cube tray. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt.

5.    Freeze until solid, about 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator or freezer. Makes 12 squares.

6.    Try also: Use other nuts such as macadamia, pecans, or cashews.

Nutrition info (per 2 squares): 186 calories, 18 grams fat, 2 grams net carbs (3 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber), 5 grams protein (87% of calories derived from fat)

WHOLE-BODY WELLNESS FROM COLLAGEN CHOCOLATE CARAMELS

Not only do these collagen chocolate caramels taste amazing, but they also promote whole-body wellness.

First, they provide healthy fats from walnuts and coconut oil. Then, they deliver potent antioxidants from cacao.

But, the real star of the recipe is the collagen. In fact, these squares offer an easy way to ingest great-tasting hydrolyzed collagen day after day. In fact, if the collagen is derived from both marine and chicken sources, it can provide three different types of collagen important to human health.

These three types of collagen do different things in the body.  Here’s the breakdown:

1.Type I Collagen : Type I Collagen makes up 90% of our hair, skin, and nails and supports their structure and elasticity. If you’re looking to improve your appearance, Type I is the right type for you. The most optimal Type I Collagen source is from marine animals (1).

2. Type II Collagen : Type II collagen supports many areas of the body: hair, skin, and nails, immune health, digestive health, and joint health.

First, like types I and III, type II Collagen is present in hair, skin, and nails.

Next, it supports immune health and promotes healthy digestion. Type II collagen is a major part of your gut lining and helps it act as a barrier between the substances we consume and our bloodstream. This affects both digestion and immune function.

Lastly, Type II Collagen is a major building block of cartilage, which is why it’s beneficial to joint health.

3. Type III Collagen: Type III Collagen is present in all skin, tissue, and organs of your body. It’s often combined with Type I and/or Type II in collagen supplements.