Vital Proteins
Writer and expert3 years ago
Football fever has well and truly landed - and we’re very excited about the many opportunities for tasty viewing snacks! You might be dreaming of loaded nachos and pizza, but we’re taking a slightly healthier approach to help us stay on track to our goals.
Look no further than our better-for-you picks, which include Cauliflower Nachos and a dairy-free Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Each recipe calls for a scoop or two of collagen, specifically our hydrolysed Collagen Peptides.
Oh, and did we mention they’re the perfect health-conscious complement to these delicious dishes? Yep, you’re in for a treat.
Match-Ready Collagen Recipes
Dairy-Free Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Ingredients:
- 80g frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
- 400g can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 120ml mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 120g dairy-free cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 scoops Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
- Chopped chives (optional)
- Dairy-free grated cheese (optional)
- Crackers, assorted veggies for dipping
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Lightly grease a small baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, garlic salt, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, pepper and Collagen Peptides.
- Add the spinach and artichoke hearts and fold in until fully mixed.
- Transfer the mix to the baking dish and top with the grated cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Garnish with the chopped chives.
- Serve with crackers and assorted veggies. Enjoy!
Cauliflower Nachos with Collagen Buffalo Sauce
Ingredients:
*CONTAINS NUTS- 1 head cauliflower, divided into florets
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 235ml hot sauce
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 scoops Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the cauliflower florets onto a baking tray and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until crisp.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, add all of the ingredients and whisk to combine over a medium heat.
- Remove the cauliflower tots from the oven and drizzle the sauce over.
- Garnish with your favourite nacho toppings and enjoy!
Vital Proteins
Writer and expert