If the afternoon slump hits hard (and perhaps your toddler just dumped out a box of cereal), this simple drink might be your new favorite ritual. It’s creamy, chocolatey, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat, without the sugar or caffeine crash. Plus, it delivers a gentle boost of Collagen and calm in one cozy mug.
Perfect for when you've had enough coffee but need something more than water and someone else's leftovers.
Ingredients:
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1 scoop Needed Collagen
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1 tablespoon cacao powder
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1 cup milk of choice (I use half coconut, half almond for richness)
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A few drops of monkfruit or sweetener of your choice
Directions:
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In your favorite mug or small bowl, whisk together the collagen, cacao powder, and ¼ cup of your milk until smooth. This step helps dissolve the powders before adding the rest of the liquid.
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Heat the remaining ¾ cup milk until warm and steamy, but not boiling.
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Froth the warm milk using a handheld frother or whisk until light and foamy.
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Slowly pour the frothed milk over the chocolate mixture, give it a gentle stir, and sip slowly. Bonus points if you get a quiet moment to yourself.
Why It Works:
This drink is simple, nourishing, and feels like a little moment of care in the middle of a busy day. Collagen supports skin, joint, and gut health. Cacao offers a mood-lifting dose of magnesium and antioxidants. And the naturally sweetened milk keeps things balanced, no jitters, no crash.
It’s the kind of thing that makes you feel like you’re doing something for yourself, even when you’ve spent most of the day doing things for everyone else.
Please Note: Collagen is an incomplete protein that includes a combination of essential and non-essential amino acids, including glycine, hydroxyproline, arginine, and leucine. It is not a replacement for dietary protein.
