Protein shakes come in all shapes and sizes. Some shakes feel more like a chore to choke down (thank you, kale), while others taste like a big bowl of ice cream. This keto smoothie recipe gives you the benefits of the former while providing the enjoyment of the latter.

And if you’re a fan of the strawberry flavor, this just may become your new favorite keto breakfast.

While most protein shakes only taste good because they’re loaded with sugar from fruit, honey, etc. — this strawberry smoothie recipe comes in with a carb count of only four net carbs.

You can use it as an on-the-go meal, an afternoon snack, a post-workout shake, or even dress it up with some keto whipped cream and serve it as a dessert.

This low-carb strawberry smoothie is:

• Refreshing
• Satisfying
• Sweet
• Flavorful

Ingredients:

• Perfect Keto Strawberry Collagen Powder
• Perfect Keto Macadamia Vanilla nut butter
• Unsweetened milk of choice

Optional additional ingredients:

• Dairy-free unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened coconut milk
• Chia seeds
• Fresh strawberries
• MCT oil

Health Benefits of This Strawberry Collagen Protein Shake

Supports Joint Health

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. Among its many functions, collagen plays a crucial role in the health of your joints. As you age, your collagen levels naturally begin to decline. For athletes that put their bones, muscles, and joints to use frequently, collagen maintenance can also become an issue.

While your body has the ability to produce collagen on its own, supplementing with collagen has been shown to impact your joints’ health significantly.

In one study, researchers gave a group of athletes collagen supplements for 24-weeks to assess the impact on joint pain. After the trial, the athletes reported a significant reduction in pain in a range of activities. These results led the researchers to conclude that collagen supplementation may improve both pain and athletic performance due to its nourishing and stabilizing impact on joint health[*].

Rich In Omega-9 Fatty Acids

Adding macadamia nut butter not only gives this delicious shake a creamy consistency, but it provides a hefty dose of omega-9 fatty acids as well.

Omega-9 fats ( also known as monounsaturated fatty acids) support heart health, improve energy expenditure, and may even have an impact on your mood[*]. In fact, research shows that consuming more omega-9s is associated with reduced blood pressure, improved lipid markers, and enhanced neuroprotection via its anti-inflammatory effects[*][*].

Keto Strawberry Smoothie

Perhaps the most significant benefit of this keto strawberry smoothie recipe is the fact that it only contains three ingredients. If you want to dress it up, go for it. But if you’re short on time or just like to keep things simple, you’ll get all the flavor you need by mixing together Perfect Keto Strawberry Collagen Powder, Perfect Keto Macadamia Vanilla nut butter, and your favorite unsweetened milk.

If, however, you want to get even more creative, here are some great options:

Tips For Making Your Strawberry Collagen Smoothie:

• While this shake already has a sweet flavor, if you want an extra punch of sweetness, you can add in a sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit, stevia, or erythritol.
• For extra flavor, try adding in some vanilla extract or almond extract.
• You can also thicken it up with some frozen strawberries, heavy cream, coconut cream, greek yogurt, or ice cubes.
• The macadamia nut butter adds the perfect creamy consistency that makes this shake feel like a satisfying meal. However, if you don’t have any macadamia nut butter on hand, feel free to throw in some peanut butter or almond butter.
• If you have the time and you like to go the extra mile, you can also make some keto whipped cream by blending heavy whipping cream and adding this delicious finishing touch to your shake.

Strawberry Collagen Protein Shake

This keto strawberry smoothie contains only four net carbs, making it an excellent keto breakfast option when you’re really watching your carb count.

• Author: Corina Nielsen
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Perfect Keto Strawberry Collagen Powder
• 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
• 2 tablespoons Perfect Keto Macadamia Vanilla nut butter

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or shaker cup. Mix well. Add ice if desired.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 315
• Fat: 26g
• Carbohydrates: 9g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 15g

Keywords: strawberry collagen protein shake

Everyone loves easy recipes, but they often leave much to be desired when it comes to flavor and satisfaction. This healthy smoothie recipe is made with just five simple ingredients, and it will leave you and your taste buds satisfied for hours.

Can a keto shake include bananas? Well, not quite.

Instead of adding fresh bananas or frozen bananas to this smoothie, you’ll get your hit of banana from a delicious Perfect Keto Banana Bread Bar. Add to this the Perfect Keto Strawberry Collagen Protein Powder, and you have a full meal that you can whip up in less than five minutes.

This strawberry banana smoothie is:

• Delicious
• Satisfying
• Sweet
• Refreshing

The main ingredients are:

• Perfect Keto Strawberry Collagen Powder
• Perfect Keto Banana Bread Bar
• Almond milk 

Optional additional ingredients

• Chia seeds
• Flax seeds
• Peanut butter

Health Benefits of This Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Promotes Glowing Complexion

This delicious smoothie is an excellent choice if your focus is on skin health. Why? Because its ingredients are tailor-made for supporting collagen production.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, and it supports the scaffolding under your skin that helps it look tight, hydrated, and wrinkle-free.

The first, and most obvious ingredient, would be the collagen itself. Research shows that when you take a collagen supplement, it can enhance your skin’s texture and appearance by increasing elasticity and hydration. This makes your complexion looks less rough and more bright and healthy[*].

The second ingredient is strawberries. While they may not directly contribute any collagen protein, they’re a rich source of vitamin C, which is a vital nutrient for collagen production[*].

Rich In Antioxidants

Strawberries offer a range of antioxidant compounds, with one of the most notable being ellagic acid (EA). Ellagic acid is a polyphenol compound that’s been found to be protective against some chronic diseases due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and prebiotic qualities[*].

What’s more, researchers believe that EA may assist with metabolic health by mediating complications like insulin resistance, obesity, and atherosclerosis[*].

Keto Strawberry Banana Smoothie

How To Make A Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Whipping up this smoothie couldn’t be easier.

Start by adding the Perfect Keto Strawberry Collagen Powder, unsweetened milk of choice, heavy cream, and strawberries to your blender and mix on high until smooth.

Next, chop up your Perfect Keto Banana Bread Bar and sprinkle it on top. Add some whipped cream and extra strawberries if you have them on hand, and you’re ready to enjoy.

If you want to mix things up a bit, check out these options:

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Variations:

• To enhance the creamy texture, you can add in some avocado or Greek yogurt.
• You have lots of options when it comes to your milk of choice. Full-fat dairy milk works just fine for those that can tolerate dairy. However, if you’re dairy-free, you can choose from almond milk, coconut milk, coconut cream, macadamia nut milk, or any other milk that’s free of sweeteners. Although you’ll have to be careful adding in extra frozen fruit or fresh fruit, you can have a field day with veggies. Enjoy some green leafy vegetables, some cauliflower, or even some fresh or frozen broccoli. These veggies add a boost of nutrients without throwing off the flavor too much.

Keto Strawberry Banana Smoothie

This strawberry banana smoothie is made with simple ingredients like frozen strawberries, collagen protein powder, full-fat cream, and unsweetened almond milk.

• Author: Corina Nielsen
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 scoops Perfect Keto Strawberry Collagen Powder
• ¾ unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 4 strawberries (fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries)
• 1 (cut into small pieces) Perfect Keto Banana Bread Bar

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients (except bar) to a high-speed blender and mix on high until smooth. Add ice if desired.
2. Top with whipped cream, extra strawberries, and sprinkle with pieces of the Perfect Keto Banana bread bar

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 297
• Fat: 21g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 17g

Keywords: Keto Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Keto ice cream is a delicious and healthy way to indulge in dessert while on the ketogenic diet.

This keto strawberry ice cream recipe uses strawberry collagen protein powder, which keeps your skin youthful and provides 5 grams of high-quality protein per serving of ice cream.

You can make this no-churn ice cream without an ice cream maker. It has five ingredients and it only takes ten minutes of hands-on time, making it a simple, tasty way to hit your keto goals.

What’s In Keto Strawberry Ice Cream?

This keto ice cream recipe couldn’t be easier. It contains:

• Heavy whipping cream
• Perfect Keto Strawberry Collagen
• Almond milk
• Vanilla extract
• Stevia or monk fruit

This low carb ice cream recipe is sugar-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and easy to make without an ice cream machine.

If you have a nut allergy or sensitivity, you can swap the almond milk for lactose-free cow’s milk, which tastes just like normal milk but has fewer grams of sugar and carbohydrates. The ice cream will still have low enough net carbs to fit into your keto diet.

Is Ice Cream Keto-Friendly?

Store-bought ice cream is not keto friendly because it contains a lot of sugar.

That said, ice cream is mostly fat, which makes it one of the easiest desserts to turn keto-friendly. This recipe tastes just like normal ice cream but it replaces sugar with a keto sweetener.

The result is creamy, full fat ice cream with low carb macros that are ideal for a keto diet.

Can You Make Dairy-Free Keto Ice Cream?

You can easily modify this recipe to be dairy-free. Just swap in coconut milk instead of heavy cream.

The ice cream will still be delicious, although it will have a slightly icier consistency and will taste more like coconut strawberry ice cream.

Extras and Add-Ins for Keto Strawberry Ice Cream

You can dress up this basic ice cream recipe by adding a few extras. Here are some of our favorites:

• • Fresh strawberries. Chop them up fine and add them after mixing for an extra burst of strawberry flavor.

• Strawberry puree. Blend up fresh or frozen strawberries with a little bit of confectioner’s Swerve, erythritol, or another keto-friendly sweetener to make strawberry puree, then add it in with the heavy cream mixture when you first blend up your ice cream base.

• Cream cheese. For a strawberry cheesecake flavor, add a couple tablespoons of cream cheese to your cream mixture before blending. You can also use sour cream.
• Whipped cream. Top your ice cream with keto whipped cream for extra decadence.
• Egg yolks. Replace the almond milk with egg yolks for a richer, creamier ice cream.

Collagen: Great for Anti-Aging and Smooth, Hydrated Skin

The star of the show in this recipe is Perfect Keto Strawberry Collagen, which lends a fruity strawberry flavor and pleasing texture to the end product. But the benefits of collagen extend beyond flavor and texture.

Your skin is made largely of collagen protein. As you age, collagen production slows down, causing wrinkles and making your skin less supple.

However, studies show that taking a collagen supplement can increase collagen levels in your skin and reverse skin aging.

• A 2019 review found that taking collagen powders daily increased skin hydration, elasticity, and collagen density, and that collagen is a useful way to slow down or even reverse skin aging[*].
• A 2020 study found that taking collagen protein directly increases collagen production in your skin cells[*].
• A third study found that collagen increases hydration and elasticity, as well as skin smoothness[*].

The strawberry collagen powder in this recipe is a great way to improve your skin and get more high-quality protein in your diet.

Creamy Keto Strawberry Ice Cream

This rich, creamy keto strawberry ice cream recipe is high in protein and perfect for a ketogenic diet.

• Author: Corina Nielsen
• Total Time: 10 minutes + freezing time
• Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 3 scoops Perfect Keto Strawberry collagen
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons stevia or monk fruit

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or large mixing bowl.  Mix until smooth and sweetener has mostly dissolved.
2. Divide and portion mixture into 3 mason jars.  Close jars and tighten lids.
3. Shake each jar for 1-2 minutes and place them in the freezer for  4-6 hours.  Shake jars for an additional minute every two hours until ice cream is set and desired consistency is achieved.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: ½ cup
• Calories: 307
• Fat: 34g
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 5g

Keywords: Keto Strawberry Ice cream

If you love garlic and you’re looking for quick, easy weekday recipes, this garlic butter shrimp will be a new favorite.

You can use this delicious recipe as a side dish, an appetizer, or a weeknight meal for the whole family. And the best part is that it only takes about 30 minutes to prepare.

Although the classic garlic butter shrimp is typically served with pasta, you can enjoy your keto version with some spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles or serve it over a bed of cauliflower rice. And if you’re unsure what to do about the leftovers, shrimp tacos are always a winner.

This light and creamy garlic butter sauce pairs beautifully with a glass of low-carb white wine, so pour yourself a glass and enjoy this seafood classic.

This garlic butter shrimp recipe is:

• Buttery
• Savory
• Delicious
• Flavorful

The main ingredients include:

• Perfect Keto Unflavored Collagen
• Shrimp
• Garlic

Optional additional ingredients

• Fresh lemon juice
• Olive oil
• Red pepper flakes

Health Benefits of Garlic Butter Shrimp

Boosts Immunity

Garlic is one of those amazing foods that seem to be a cure-all for any and all health ailments. It’s anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulating, antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic[*].

What’s more, research shows that taking garlic can help to prevent contracting the common cold. In a research study comparing a garlic supplement versus a placebo, the garlic group had significantly fewer colds than the placebo group, and the symptoms lasted for a shorter duration and were less severe[*].

Supports Skin and Joint Health

One ingredient you’ll find in this recipe that you won’t find in most garlic shrimp dishes is collagen powder. The addition of collagen not only provides a boost in protein, but it also has the added bonus of supporting the health of your skin and joints.

Collagen is the main component of your connective tissue. For your joints, it assists in the health of your cartilage that buffers your joints, allowing for fluid movement. For your skin, it acts as a scaffolding, supporting your extracellular matrix and keeping your skin firm and elastic[*][*].

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic butter shrimp, or shrimp scampi as it’s often called, is a surprisingly easy recipe to pull together. All you need is a handful of ingredients and about 30 minutes. If you’re craving a flavorful dish but are short on time — this is the recipe for you.

How To Make Garlic Butter Shrimp

In a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat, add the butter, shrimp, onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic, stirring to combine, and saute until the onions become translucent and fragrant about 6-8 minutes.

Add the coconut milk or heavy cream, spinach, parmesan, sea salt, pepper, and seasoning, stirring to combine, bringing the mixture to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Serve over cauliflower rice, steamed broccoli, or your choice of veggies. If you would like to mimic a shrimp pasta dish, you can use spaghetti squash to make an angel hair pasta.

Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.

Note: if you buy frozen shrimp, let them soak in warm water for about five minutes before adding them to the skillet. For raw shrimp, cook them ahead of time, so they’re ready to go.

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Butter Shrimp

If you love garlic, this garlic butter shrimp is an easy recipe for weeknight meals. Enjoy with a glass of low-carb white wine or a side of zucchini noodles.

• Author: Ayla Sadler
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 pounds cooked, tail-off white medium shrimp 
• ¼ small onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced (or 4 ounces sun-dried tomato strips, chopped)
• 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
• One, 13.5 ounce canned full-fat coconut milk (or 1½ cups heavy cream)
• 2 cups spinach or kale
• One, 5-ounce container grated parmesan cheese
• 3 scoops Perfect Keto Unflavored Collagen
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. In a large cast iron over medium-high heat, add the butter, shrimp, onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic, stirring to combine, and cooking until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Add the coconut milk or heavy cream, spinach, parmesan, sea salt, pepper, and seasoning, stirring to combine, bringing the mixture to a boil. 
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Serve over cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli and top with freshly chopped parsley

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 small bowl
• Calories: 334.83
• Fat: 15.8g
• Carbohydrates: 3.6g
• Fiber: 1.3g
• Protein: 27.75g

Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp

Following a keto diet around Christmastime can be a challenge if you don’t have the right recipes to get you in the holiday spirit. Luckily, this homemade eggnog is one of the most delectable low-carb recipes that you’ll find this Holiday season.

It’s not only low-carb and sugar-free, but you can make it a dairy-free eggnog by substituting coconut cream for heavy whipping cream.

You can also use this recipe to make an eggnog latte, just add a little eggnog to your morning coffee, and you’re good to go.

This low-carb eggnog is:

• Warming
• Comforting
• Sweet
• Spicy

The main ingredients are:

• Perfect Keto Vanilla Collagen
• Egg yolks
• Heavy whipping cream

Optional additional ingredients:

• Vanilla extract
• Sugar-free whipped cream
• Cinnamon stick garnish

Health Benefits of Keto Eggnog

Surprisingly High In Protein

Most festive drinks are packed with sugar and not much else. Traditional eggnog, hot chocolate, mint chocolate lattes — sugar, sugar, sugar. On the other hand, this keto eggnog recipe is packed with protein, 7.3 grams per serving to be exact.

Protein is incredibly satiating, which means that you can enjoy your sweet beverage without worrying about going overboard. You can even use this festive treat as a replacement for an afternoon snack — it’s the holiday season, after all!

Joint Health Support

The vanilla collagen that’s added to this eggnog recipe does more than just provide a delicious flavor — it also supports the health of your bones and joints.

Research shows that taking collagen not only helps to build the cartilage around your joints, but it can reduce pain in joint-related injury and disease[*][*].

What’s more, taking collagen has been associated with a positive increase in bone mineral density, a crucial measure for bone health[*].

Keto Eggnog

This recipe is free of alcohol, but if you want to give it a little spike, you can add some dark rum (in moderation) or even just do rum extract for the flavor.

How To Make Keto Eggnog

To begin, gather your ingredients and cooking tools.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetener to combine. You can either use a whisk or, if you have one, a hand mixer.

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the cream, milk, collagen, nutmeg, and salt, whisking to combine.

Bring to a simmer, then add in a spoonful of the liquid to the egg mixture, mixing well.

Continue to add the liquid to the egg mixture until most of the liquid has been added, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan and continue whisking as it thickens, and it reaches a temperature of 160 F. (should only take a few minutes).

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

Refrigerate until cooled and top with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Sweetener Options

When it comes to adding sweetness to your eggnog, you have a few options. If you’re already a keto chef, you likely have at least one of these sweeteners on hand:

• Erythritol 
• Stevia
• Monk fruit

Any of the sweeteners will do the trick; just make sure if you decide on another keto-friendly option that it is, in fact, free of carbs.

Choose Your Spices

Variety is the spice of life, and these spices offer variety to your eggnog. You really can’t go wrong with the warming spices that you add to your festive drink, but here are some great options to choose from:

• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Cloves
• Cardamom
• Coriander
• Allspice

Keto Eggnog

It’s not the holiday season without some homemade keto eggnog, top this low-carb eggnog with some sugar-free whipped cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

• Author: Ayla Sadler
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes (plus refrigeration time)
• Yield: 2

Ingredients

• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons swerve granulated sugar
• ½ cup coconut cream or heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk 
• 1 scoop Perfect Keto Vanilla Collagen
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Dash of salt
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla flavoring

Instructions

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetener to combine.
2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the cream, milk, collagen, nutmeg, and salt, whisking to combine.
3. Bring to a simmer, then add in a spoonful of the liquid to the egg mixture, mixing well. 
4. Continue to add the liquid to the egg mixture until most of the liquid has been added, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan and continue whisking as it thickens and it reaches a temp of 160 F. (should only take a few minutes). 
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
6. Refrigerate until cooled and top with whipped cream and cinnamon

Nutrition

• Calories: 205
• Fat: 15.1g
• Carbohydrates: 4.5g
• Fiber: .5g
• Protein: 7.3g

Keywords: Keto Eggnog

This spicy pumpkin soup is a fantastic fall recipe when you’re looking for something comforting and warm. It’s also a great soup to prep in bulk, as it will stay good in your freezer for weeks.

Add toppings like pumpkin seeds, chopped nuts, crema, or keep it simple with just some salt and pepper.

This spiced pumpkin soup recipe is:

• Warming
• Comforting
• Savory
• Flavorful

The main ingredients are:

• Perfect Keto Unflavored Collagen
• Bone broth
• Organic pumpkin puree

Optional additional ingredients:

• Chicken broth or vegetable stock
• Coconut milk
• Nutmeg
• ​Bay leaf

Health Benefits of Spiced Pumpkin Soup

#1: Collagen To Promote Joint Health

The collagen addition to this soup recipe not only increases the protein content, but it adds nutrients that support joint health. Collagen is the primary protein found in your connective tissue, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of your joints. Research shows that supplementing with collagen protein can help protein your joints and may ease joint pain and deterioration[*].

#2: Warming Spices To Support Digestion

Warming spices like cumin, ginger, and cinnamon have been used for thousands of years to promote healthy digestion[*][*]. This recipe calls for a variety of spices that will warm up your digestive tract and allow you to more optimally reap the benefits of the nutrients provided in the ingredients.

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

This delicious and warming soup is ready in just 25 minutes, to let’s get started.

To begin, in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat, melt butter and add the onions, and saute until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).

Next, add the spices and stir to combine. Then pour in the pumpkin, bone broth, and collagen, and stir to combine.

Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

After about 10 minutes, remove from heat, and use an immersion blender to blend the onions into the soup. Finally, stir in the heavy whipping cream.

Divide into bowls and top with any additional toppings you like.

Recipe Notes

• This recipe can be made dairy-free by using coconut oil instead of butter and coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
• If you want to make it vegan, omit the collagen powder and bone broth, and opt instead for vegetable broth. You can also switch out the heavy cream for coconut cream and butter for coconut oil.
• Make sure your canned pumpkin comes in a BPA-free can.
• If you want, you can also use fresh pumpkin or another squash like butternut squash. Stay away from sweet potato, however, because it’s too high in carbs.

What Can You Add To Your Pumpkin Soup?

Many people like to add a little something extra to their pumpkin soup. Here are some ideas for toppings:

• Roast sesame, pumpkin, or sunflower seeds and sprinkle on top for a little crispy finish.
• Add a dollop of sour cream or some full-fat yogurt for a cooling contrast.
• Drizzle some olive oil on top
• Top with some fresh herbs like rosemary, mint, or basil
• Mix in some chicken for a boost in protein
• Add some fresh ginger or cayenne pepper if you want to kick the spices up a notch.
• Serve with some keto-friendly gluten-free bread for dipping.

Creamy Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Enjoy this warming and savory spiced pumpkin soup topped with pumpkin seeds (pepitas), sour cream,  a drizzle of olive oil, or some fresh ginger.

• Author: Ayla Sadler
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter (grass-fed)
• ¼ onion, diced
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh garlic cloves)
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin 
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon 
• ¼ teaspoon curry powder 
• ¼ teaspoon harissa
• 1–2 teaspoons coriander 
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• One, 15-ounce can pure organic cooked pumpkin puree 
• 3 cups beef bone broth (or chicken stock)
• 2–3 scoops Perfect Keto Unflavored Collagen
• 2 tablespoons cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut cream 

Optional Toppings: 

• Plain full-fat greek yogurt
• Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• Fresh herb mix (parsley, cilantro, mint, basil)
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat, add the butter and onions, stirring until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
2. Add the spices and stir to combine, then pour in the pumpkin, bone broth, and collagen, stirring to combine. 
3. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, use an immersion blender to blend the onions into the soup, and stir in heavy whipping cream.
5. Divide into bowls and top with additional toppings.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 122.3
• Fat: 7.25g
• Carbohydrates: 6.7g
• Fiber: 2.5g
• Protein: 4.6g

Keywords: spiced pumpkin soup

Something magical happened when peanut butter met chocolate. This combination of flavors and textures has wowed dessert seekers for decades — and continues to do so.  How many ways can we enjoy chocolate and peanut butter? The options seem endless, but peanut butter balls are one of the easiest and most tasty ways to go.  Peanut butter balls are basically the fancy truffle version of Reese peanut butter cups.  This keto version of the popular no-bake treat cuts the carbohydrates, boosts the fat and eliminates any sneaky gluten-containing ingredients. Enjoy your peanut butter balls right out of the freezer, or let them warm up a bit (but not too much or they’ll melt).

These no-bake peanut butter balls are:

• Sweet
• Flavorful
• Delicious
• Satisfying

The main ingredients are:

• Perfect Keto Chocolate Collagen powder
• Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter bar (roughly chopped)
• Creamy peanut butter

Optional additional ingredients:

• Sugar-free chocolate chips
• Sugar-free milk chocolate
• Vanilla extract

Health Benefits of Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Rich In Antioxidants

These delicious peanut butter balls not only satisfy a sweet tooth, but they’re loaded with antioxidants that can positively impact a range of systems in your body.  Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is an excellent source of antioxidants. In fact, cocoa contains more phenolic antioxidants than most other foods.  Epicatechin, one specific antioxidant found in chocolate, is especially helpful in improving heart health through its regulation of nitric oxide. In addition, other antioxidants found in chocolate can support healthy inflammation levels as well as immune function[*]. Monk fruit is another source of antioxidants, namely mogrosides. Mogrosides can support blood glucose control by enhancing the secretion of insulin[*][*].

Great Source Of CLA

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a fatty acid that’s found in abundance in butter. Among the health benefits associated with CLA are[*][*][*]:

• Weight maintenance (CLA has been found to help overweight people shed unwanted pounds)
• Enhanced immune function (CLA can help regulate antibody activity)
• Reduction in inflammation (CLA has been shown to reduce inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein)

This recipe is not shy on the butter, so you can be sure you’re getting a good hit of CLA with every bite.

Peanut Butter Balls

Are you ready to get started on this peanut butter balls recipe? Grab a bowl and your ingredients, and let’s go. Begin by adding collagen, smooth peanut butter, butter, and sweetener to a large bowl or small food processor.  Mix until ingredients are well combined, then stir in the chopped Perfect Keto bar.

Using a small cookie scoop, divide peanut butter mixture and roll into small 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.  Put into the freezer for 10 minutes to set.

Make the chocolate coating by adding dark chocolate and coconut oil to a small bowl and melt  chocolate mixture in the microwave on high in 20-second increments. Coat each ball with melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet.  And finally, refrigerate or freeze to harden.

Tips For Making Peanut Butter Balls

• If you prefer not to use a microwave, you can heat your chocolate in a pan or double boiler. Also, if you notice the chocolate getting cool or thickening, reheat before you continue dipping.
• Feel free to decorate your balls with sugar-free sprinkles, sea salt, a powdered sugar replacement (like Swerve), or shredded coconut.
• Use a toothpick to dip the balls, and then place on the parchment paper, gently rolling the edges of the balls so the chocolate doesn’t pool.
• Don’t make the mistake of dipping the dough before it has hardened a bit in the freezer. At room temperature, the balls may fall apart.
• If you prefer buckeyes, simply follow the same recipe, just leave a little circle at the top open instead of completely covering in chocolate.
• You don’t have to stick to dark chocolate if you want to mix things up, you can also try white chocolate or milk chocolate.
• Be sure to use creamy peanut butter instead of crunchy peanut butter. There’s a time and a place for crunchy peanut butter — this is not it.

No Bake Peanut Butter Balls

• Author: Corina Nielsen
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 24

Ingredients

• 2 scoops Perfect Keto Chocolate Collagen Powder  
• 1 Perfect Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter bar (roughly chopped)
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter  (make sure to get natural peanut butter)
• 3 tablespoons butter (softened)
• ½ cup powdered stevia or monk fruit 
• 8 ounces no sugar added dark chocolate (roughly chopped)
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

1. Add collagen, peanut butter, butter, and sweetener to a medium sized bowl or small food processor. Mix until ingredients are well combined. Stir in chopped Perfect Keto bar.
2. Using a small scoop, divide dough and roll into small balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Put into the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
3. Make chocolate coating by adding dark chocolate and coconut oil to a small bowl.  Microwave on high in 20 second increments until melted.
4. Coat each ball with melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Place in the fridge or freezer to harden.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 93
• Fat: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 2g (net. 1g)
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 3g

Keywords: Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

The incredible combo of peanut butter flavor mixed with chocolate is what makes peanut butter cups so delicious — so why not try it in a different format? If you’re looking for a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth, this delicious smoothie recipe tastes like ice cream but has the health benefits of a protein shake. It’s naturally sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly.  Instead of whey protein powder, you’ll be adding in collagen protein, making it perfect for the dairy-free folks out there. You also get to reap the health benefits of unsweetened cocoa powder.  You can feel free to add additional sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit, but most people find this recipe to be sweet enough as-is.

This peanut butter chocolate smoothie recipe is:

• Sweet
• Satisfying
• Chocolatey
• Tasty

The main ingredients are:

• Perfect Keto Chocolate Collagen powder
• Perfect Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter bar
• Natural peanut butter

Optional additional ingredients

• Dairy-free milk
• Chia seeds
• Vanilla extract

Health Benefits of Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothies

Peanuts Are Rich In Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient for over 100 enzyme reactions in your body involved in protein, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism. It’s also a crucial component in the synthesis of neurotransmitters and cognitive development[*].  While vitamin B6 can be found in a variety of foods, peanuts happen to be a great source of this vital nutrient. In fact, one serving of peanut butter provides around 10% of your daily needs[*].

Collagen Supports Skin Health

The chocolate collagen powder that’s added to this recipe doesn’t just add a delicious flavor — it also nourishes your largest organ; your skin.  As a key component of your extracellular matrix (ECM), collagen supports your skin from the inside out — literally. Research shows that when you consume collagen, it can increase your skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.  This is due to the structure that it provides, allowing your skin to sit firmly on top of the supportive tissues of your ECM[*].

Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie

Enjoying a peanut butter chocolate milkshake isn’t something you would typically do every day, until now. While it may taste like an indulgence, this smoothie is actually packed with healthy ingredients and loaded with protein.  You can enjoy it for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or even serve it as dessert after dinner.  To begin, grab your blender and gather your ingredients.

Add all of your ingredients to the blender (with the exception of the bar), and blend on high until all ingredients are well incorporated. Add ice cubes if you want it nice and cold. Divide the mix into two cups, and then top with your crumbled chocolate peanut butter bar.  Optional addition toppings include whipped cream, chocolate chips, or crumbled peanuts.

Tips For Making a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

How To Make Your Smoothie Thicker

If you prefer a thicker smoothie, you can either add more peanut butter or less milk. You can also increase the amount of collagen powder, or if you like it really thick and creamy, you can even add some avocado or Greek yogurt.

Can You Add Fruit?

Many peanut butter chocolate smoothie recipes call for a frozen banana. While bananas can certainly add a nice texture, they are too high in sugar to work on keto. However, if you would like to add some fruit, try ¼ cup of berries like blueberries or strawberries.

Can You Use a Different Nut Butter?

If you prefer a different type of nut butter — no problem. Cashew butter or almond butter both work perfectly in this recipe.

Creamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

• Author: Corina Nielsen
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 2 cup

Ingredients

• 2 scoops Perfect Keto Chocolate Collagen Powder  
• 1 Perfect Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter bar (crumbled)
• 1 cup milk of choice (full-fat dairy milk, almond milk, hemp milk, coconut milk)
• ¼ cup heavy cream or coconut cream 
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 
• 1 tablespoon cacao powder (or cocoa powder ) 
• Optional: whipped cream and chopped peanuts

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients (except the bar) to a high-speed blender. Mix on high until ingredients are well incorporated. Blend in 1 cup of ice if desired.
2. Divide smoothie between two glasses. Add optional whipped cream & peanuts and crumbled Perfect Keto bar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 372
• Fat: 29g
• Carbohydrates: 13g (net. 7g)
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 19g

Keywords: Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

When it comes to comfort food, keto recipes never fail to deliver.

This keto green bean casserole recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with flavor.

While traditional green bean casserole is often made with cream of mushroom soup and topped with fried onions, this recipe calls for all fresh ingredients.

And the carb count? Each serving is just 4.1 net carbs.

This low-carb green bean casserole recipe is:

• Creamy
• Savory
• Flavorful
• Comforting

The main ingredients are:

• Green beans
• Bone broth
• Cream cheese

Optional additional ingredients:

• Heavy cream
• Chicken broth
• Parmesan cheese

Health Benefits of Keto Green Bean Casserole

Low In Calories, Rich In Nutrients

One serving of this keto green bean casserole is only 133 calories, but it’s packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like mushrooms, green beans, onion, garlic, and bone broth. This makes green bean casserole a fantastic side dish, or if you want to double (or even triple) the serving size, it could be served as your main course.

Loaded With Antioxidants

This green bean casserole is packed with antioxidants coming from the green beans, garlic, and onion.

Green beans are a fantastic source of vitamin C, which not only acts as an antioxidant in your body, but is also a crucial component of collagen synthesis[*].

The antioxidants in garlic have been well-researched, with evidence pointing to potential therapeutic benefits for cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, cancer, and inflammatory diseases[*].

Onions are a rich source of quercetin, a phytonutrient compound that’s involved in the activity of glutathione — one of the most potent antioxidants in your body[*].

Keto Green Bean Casserole

Keto casserole anyone?

To begin, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.

Next, grab a large pot and boil your green beans until fork tender (about 10 minutes).

In a large skillet, add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, and broth, bringing to a boil, and stirring frequently.

Reduce heat to a simmer and add in the cream cheese, stirring to combine.

Drain the green beans and then add them to the mushroom sauce, mixing until combined.

Add the green bean mixture to an 8×8 casserole dish, and top with shredded cheese, sea salt, and black pepper.

For a crispy finish, sprinkle pork rinds on top of the casserole.

Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden brown.

This dish is easy to reheat and often tastes even better the next day once all the flavors combine.

Keto Green Bean Casserole

Keto green bean casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food, it’s low-carb (carb count: 4.1 net), gluten-free, and packed with flavor. Top with crispy pork rinds.

• Author: Ayla Sadler
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh green beans, sliced in smaller pieces (can also use frozen sliced green beans)
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• ¼ white onion, sliced 
• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup chicken bone broth
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

 

• Additional topping (optional*)
• Crushed pork rinds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
2. In a large pot, boil the green beans until fork tender (about 10 minutes). 
3. In a large saucepan, add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, and broth, bringing to a boil, and stirring frequently. 
4. Reduce heat to a simmer and add in the cream cheese, stirring to combine.
5. Add the green beans in, mixing until combined.
6. Add the green bean mixture to an 8×8 baking dish, and top with shredded cheese, sea salt, black pepper, and optional crushed pork rinds.
7. Bake for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 6
• Calories: 133
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 6.3g (Net: 4.1g)
• Fiber: 2.2g
• Protein: 6.1g

For most people, Italian meatballs with spaghetti sauce clocks in as one of their favorite comfort foods. While traditionally, this recipe would require panko breadcrumbs, this gluten-free version cuts those carbs right out.

And of course, pressure cooking makes the entire affair simple and efficient — without compromising on the flavor.

You can serve these meatballs as your main dish, or plate them up as an appetizer with your sauce of choice.

This pressure cooker meatball recipe is:

• Juicy
• Savory
• Rich
• Satisfying

The main ingredients are:

• Perfect Keto Unflavored Collagen Protein
• Grass-fed ground beef
• Almond flour 

Optional additional ingredients:

• Parmesan cheese
• Pasta sauce
• Garlic powder

Health Benefits of Instant Pot Meatballs

High-Quality Protein

These aren’t your average meatballs made with run-of-the-mill ground beef, oh no — these meatballs come packed with the highest quality beef you can find. Grass-fed organic beef is higher in both CLA and omega-3 fatty acids, two nutrients known to support cognitive health among many other biological processes[*][*].

Collagen Support

Collagen is the most abundant protein found in your body and plays a crucial role in the health of your connective tissue. You may be wondering why this recipe calls for collagen and put plain and simple, it improves not only the protein content, but it’s just an all-around supportive nutrient — so why not?

Research shows that adding collagen to your diet can support skin health, joint health, and may even improve gut health[*][*][*].

How To Serve Your Meatballs

Meatballs are nothing if not versatile, with an almost unending list of ways you can serve them. Here are some of the most popular low-carb variations:

• You can serve your meatballs with the classic Italian marinara sauce (or low-carb tomato sauce), but if you want to mix it up, you can also do a garlic-butter sauce, olive oil, pesto sauce, low-carb sweet and sour sauce, or Swedish meatballs sauce.
• As a main course option, these meatballs work great on top of a heap of spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is not only very similar in texture to angel hair pasta, but it’s incredibly low-carb.
• Another option for low-carb pasta is spiralized zucchini. You can either spiralize the zucchini yourself or buy it already spiralized at the store.
• If you don’t want to make a whole meal out of meatballs, you can also serve them plain and simple as an appetizer. Just stick a toothpick in each meatball and pair it with your sauce of choice.

Tips For Instant Pot Meatballs

• If you aren’t a big fan of beef, you can switch up the protein source for these meatballs — ground turkey and ground pork work great.
• Freeze any leftover meatballs that you have; you can even cook in bulk with the intention of having enough meatballs to reheat. Frozen meatballs should stay good in the freezer for at least a month or two.
• If you want to add even more flavor and texture to your meatballs, try incorporating some mozzarella cheese into the mix. This will give you an extra creamy, chewy meatball.
• Love spices? Try adding in some red pepper to the mix, or any other spice that you like for that matter.

Instant Pot Meatballs

This Instant Pot recipe takes only 25 minutes to prepare — perfect for a weeknight or when you don’t have a lot of time to mess around in the kitchen.

To begin, grab a large bowl and combine all of your ingredients except the bone broth. Once well combined, using a spoon roll out 20 meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the baking sheet in your freezer for about five minutes to allow the meatballs to hold their shape.

Meanwhile, pour your bone broth into the Instant Pot and add the trivet. Add the meatballs, and then seal the lid.

Press the pressure cook button and set the timer to eight minutes, with pressure on high.

Once finished, allow for a natural pressure release for five to ten minutes, then switch the valve to venting.

Quick and Easy Keto Instant Pot Meatballs

These gluten-free, low-carb Instant Pot meatballs make an excellent main course with spaghetti sauce, or can be served up on a tray as an appetizer.

• Author: Ayla Sadler
• Cook Time: 8 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound grass-fed beef
• 2–3 tablespoons almond flour
• 1 scoop Perfect Keto Unflavored Collagen Protein
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• Sea salt and black pepper
• 1 cup beef bone broth (or beef broth)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the bone broth.
2. Using a spoon or tablespoon, dish out and roll meat mixture into 20 balls.
3. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put in the freezer for 5 minutes.
4. Pour the broth into the instant pot and add in the trivet.
5. Place the meatballs onto the trivet.
6. Add the lid to the instant pot, making sure the valve is set to seal.
7. Press the pressure cook button and set the timer to 8 minutes, making sure the pressure is on high.
8. Once finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 5-10 minutes, then switch the valve to venting.

Cover in fresh grated parmesan and dip in our pizza sauce!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 5
• Calories: 214
• Fat: 7.8g
• Carbohydrates: 1.8g (Net: 1.2g)
• Fiber: 0.6g
• Protein: 32.4