One reason I like Vital Proteins is that they are very transparent about sourcing healthy bones from grass fed animals. Bones from can concentrate heavy metals and pesticides so using grass fed animals is very important.
Health Benefits of Collagen:
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides are sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine hides to ensure a natural, high quality, and sustainable source of this ancient nutrient.
- Bioavailable: Digested and absorbed by the body quickly for maximum benefits.
- Beneficial: Improves hair, skin, nails and joints, ligaments, tendons.
- Easy to use: Soluble in hot or cold liquids, including coffee, smoothies and baked goods.
Best Keto Cake Brownies
Best Keto Cake Brownies
Best Keto Cake Brownies are full of chocolaty deliciousness! They are also low carb, paleo, dairy and gluten free. Learn how to pump up the nutrition with added collagen.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk, full fat room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 3/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons Vital Proteins Collagen
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3/4 cup Swerve, granulated
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Add the eggs, swerve (or coconut sugar for Paleo), coconut milk, vinegar, and vanilla to a bowl and blend with a hand mixer for two minutes.
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In another bowl place the sea salt, coconut oil, almond flour, cocoa, baking soda, Vital Proteins Collagen and whisk until well combined.
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Stir in the chopped walnuts.
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Pour into a greased square 8 by 8 inch baking dish.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or when a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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Remove the keto brownies from the oven, cool for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Recipe Notes
Net Carbs: 7 g
Nutrition facts based on 12 servings!
For a paleo friendly version use 3/4 cup granulated coconut sugar in place of Swerve.
This recipe is sooo timely! I tried a different keto brownie recipe last night and it was the first utter failure in a long while. I am determined to redeem myself and I’m hoping this recipe will be the trick!
Question: I Don’t see the collagen powder in the ingredients list. How much would you use?