Hello, summer! As we welcome the sunny new season with open arms, we’re also keeping a refreshed skincare routine top of mind. In an effort to introduce skin-loving ingredients that also pay homage to the fruit of the summer, we’ve decided to add a special offering to our Beauty Collagen line.
Welcome to the fam, Watermelon Mint Beauty Collagen! Packed with 15g of bovine-based collagen, 120mg of hyaluronic acid to help maintain skin’s moisture levels, and 2B CFU Probiotics, our new addition helps to support healthy hair, skin, nails and joints – with an extra emphasis on beauty benefits. Get ready for that summer glow! In terms of the flavor, trust us when we say our refreshingly delicious thirst-quencher will make your tastebuds do a happy dance. (Ocean sounds not included.)
Want to start experimenting with our latest offering? Take a look at some of our collagen recipes below, from a Watermelon Mint Iced Tea recipe to a Watermelon Mint Smoothie how-to.
Watermelon Mint Iced Tea
Yields4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 7 black tea bags
- 6 C hot water
- 1 qt. fresh watermelon juice
- 4 scoops Vital Proteins Watermelon Mint Beauty Collagen
- Fresh mint leaves
- Ice
Directions:
- Boil 6 cups of hot water.
- Remove from heat, add tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Add Watermelon Mint Beauty Collagen and stir until fully mixed.
- Add watermelon juice to tea, stir until fully mixed.
- Serve in glasses over ice with fresh mint leaves.
Watermelon Mint Punch
Yields 12-15 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 C fresh watermelon juice
- 2 scoops Vital Proteins Watermelon Mint Beauty Collagen
- 2 C freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 C sparkling water
- Fresh mint
- Lime slices
- Watermelon, cubed
- Ice
Directions:
- Add fresh watermelon juice, Beauty Collagen, lime juice and sparkling water to a punch bowl.
- Stir the mixture.
- Top off with mint, lime slices, watermelon and ice.
- Cheers!
Watermelon Mint Slushie
Yields1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 C frozen watermelon, cubed
- 1 bottle of Lemon Ginger Collagen Water
- 1-2 scoops Vital Proteins Watermelon Mint Beauty Collagen
- Handful of fresh mint leaves
Directions:
- Add watermelon and coconut water to blender and blend until smooth.
- Add Watermelon Mint Beauty Collagen and fresh mint, blend until mostly smooth.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Yields4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 qt. fresh watermelon juice
- 1 C lime juice
- 4 scoops Vital Proteins Watermelon Mint Beauty Collagen
- Lime slices, for garnish
- Fresh mint, for garnish
- Ice
Directions:
- Add watermelon juice, lime juice and Watermelon Mint Beauty Collagen to a pitcher and stir until fully mixed.
- Serve in glasses add ice and fresh mint with lime wedges to garnish. Cheers!