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Beauty Cookies

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The Protein Essentials test kitchen tried out Peptan’s recipe for Beauty Cookies. We made a few modifications, and the results were stunning! 1 1/2 c flour 1 c Protein Essentials Hydrolyzed Collagen 1/2 c sugar 1 c butter,...

Energy Balls

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Packed with protein and energy boosting superfoods, these nuggets are a healthy no bake treat!

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin…..this recipe makes about 1 cup with 196 calories, lots of antioxidants and a boost of protein. Plus, it tastes great! 1/3 c Pumpkin Pie Puree 1/2 c Almond Milk 1/2 small frozen banana 1/2 t...

Overnight Oats with Applesauce and Pears

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Overnight oats are fast, healthy and delicious. You can use any applesauce that you like, we used the Protein Essentials Applesauce with Cranberries for this recipe. 1 1/2 c oats 1/2 c applesauce 1 c almond milk 1...

Pomegranate Smoothie

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Pomegranates are in season October through February – they just started appearing in the grocery isles. These lovely shaped reddish brown fruits contain tiny teardrop shaped seeds enveloped in deep yellow pith. The seeds, also known as arils,...

Following a Gluten-Free or Paleo diet? Beware of Whey

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For those suffering from gluten intolerance or following a paleo diet, finding the right food can be challenging. Many foods which appear to be gluten free, like gum, salad dressing, toothpaste and soy sauce, have sneaky additives derived...

Why Hydrolyzed Collagen is whey Better

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If you go to the store looking for a protein powder, you will find entire shelves full of whey protein. While whey is a popular name in protein right now, there is a new product on the market...