This week, I'm trying out a recipe by Mind Body Green (*I substituted raw honey instead of maple syrup, and used more (x2) of 90% vs 100% dark chocolate to achieve a richer flavor) that is decadent and satisfies those sweet cravings, yet high in antioxidants from the dark chocolate and glow-inducing due to its collagen.
Benefits of collagen include:
Skin Health (Skin, Hair and Nails)
Maintain a Health Gut
Joint Health
Increased Muscle Mass
Heart Health
Prevention of Bone Loss
In this recipe, I used Great Lakes' "Collagen Hydrolysate" (Pasture-Raised and Grass-Fed), but any other collagen you have on hand should be able to be substituted.
If you're looking for the best type of collagen for that glow, Collagen Type I (abundant in Marine Collagen) as well as Type III (e.g. Bovine Collagen Peptides.
Ingredients
1 Can of Coconut Milk (400mL/16 oz)
10g 90% Dark Chocolate (I used a grater to create chocolate shavings - I also reserved some for a tasty garnish)
2 T Grass-fed Collagen
1 T Tapioca Starch
2 T Raw Honey
Method
1) Place milk + starch in a saucepan and whisk constantly until it reaches a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, or turn it off.
2) On this low/residual heat, add the chocolate + collagen + salt + raw honey.
3)Continue whisking until everything is dissolved/melted. Remove from heat and plate.
4)Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and enjoy. Garnish can includes chelate shavings or a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for a contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate (e.g. Maldon).
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