I have totally been obsessed with whipped cream recently. Kinda just adding it to everything possible! Needless to say, my whipped cream maker has been put to good use!  But really, what would life be without fun garnishes like whipped cream and pretty pink berries...yes enjoy every last minute and bite of life, because it's too short not to!

Alright, so you may have heard the term "Collagen Peptides" a lot, especially more recently! Big, complicated word right? And yes those sorta confuse me.  So what even is collagen peptides? Well, they pretty much are this totally natural, magical, healthy superfood.  

Now collagen peptides and gelatin are different, same awesome health benefits, but collagen peptides has already been broken down giving you the advantage that you can stir it into hot or cold liquids or even pancake batter for some extra protein and nutrition without it gumming up like traditional gelatin.

I could go on and on about the health benefits of collagen, but to start, it improves skin, nail and hair health, digestion, bone support, metabolism, and satiety.  I can first hand tell you all of the benefits, because since adding a tablespoon of collagen peptides to my eating routine about 3 times a week, my hair has once again started growing! It also keeps you full for a long time, and I am not a drink your meals type person.  But mixing a bit of this into my morning cup of coffee along with a generous pour of cream is truly like a meal!

Giveaway Time

So, I am really excited to be teaming up with Vital Proteins to bring you all an awesome giveaway.  I am giving away one 20oz Collagen Peptides canister ($41 value) to US residents only.  To enter, simply make sure you are signed up for my newsletter and I will be randomly selecting one of you on Thursday (02/25), announcing the winner in Thursday's newsletter!

Raspberries and Cream Protein Milkshakes

makes 2 small milkshakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (coconut milk for dairy free)
• 1/2 cup whole milk, plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp collagen peptides
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• whipped cream, chocolate shavings or cacao powder to garnish, optional

Directions

• Add all ingredients to a blender.  Blend until smooth.  pour into two glasses.
• Garnish with whipped cream, berries and chocolate shavings if desired.