Getting vital nutrients in each meal isn't easy, especially if you are time poor or let's be real, just don't feel like making a mess in the kitchen or cleaning it up! Not to worry, we've got just the trick.

Collagen Peptides and Gelatin are primal and powerhouse supplements that can easily be added to drinks and dishes on the go for an added kick of ancestral nutrition. These proteins help to support healthy joints and bones, strong hair, nails and elasticity of skin as well as supporting your digestive health.

Here are our go to winter warming drinks that both comfort and boost your wellbeing with every sip...

1. Bulletproof Coffee

Full of complex fats to fuel and fill you up for longer combined with essential amino acids and collagen to support healthy skin, hair, nails and support joints, bones and a healthy microbiome. ⁠

1 scoop of Ossa Grass Fed Collagen

1 Tsp of MCT oil

1 Tbsp of Ossa Organic Ghee

1 Cup of freshly brewed organic coffee

All you need to do is blend together for a delicious frothy fix. It's a #gutfeeling...

2. Hot Cacao + Collagen

2 Tsp raw cacao powder⁠

1 Cup organic milk or alternative

1 Tbsp @ossaorganic collagen⁠ (or gelatin for a great night's sleep!)

2 Tsp honey⁠

1 Tsp maca powder⁠

Heat the milk in a pan, stir in all the powders and honey. When heated, add the milk to a blender to combine (make sure the lid is on tightly and do not overfill). Or use a fresh press to foam your milk.⁠
Pop some homemade paleo marshmallow under the grill for 5 mins and top your hot choc with this and some grated dark chocolate or cinnamon.

From @sophiaskitchentherapy

3. Golden Turmeric Latte

At Ossa we love coffee just as much as anyone, but sometimes it's good to try and give the caffeine a kick! This Golden Turmeric Latte is as bright as delicious and a perfect coffee free start to the day.

1 Tbsp @Wunderworkshop Gold Mylk Turmeric Latte Blend⁠
1 Tsp Ossa Organic Ghee⁠
1 Tbsp Ossa Collagen peptides
1 Tsp Cinnamon

in a small saucepan Dissolve 1 heaped tsp of @Wunderworkshop Gold Mylk Turmeric Latte Blend with 250ml of water
Add the ghee and collagen
Use hand blender to pulse for 10-15 seconds until frothy ⁠
Pour into a glass and finish off with a dusting of cinnamon ⁠

Then enjoy this Golden and ayurvedic drink! ⁠

4. Moon Milk

Moon milk is a warming night time drink also derived from Ayuverdic traditions typically made from a mixture of honey, cinnamon and cow’s milk.

The drink is used in the ancient holistic practice of Ayuverda as a remedy for disrupted of difficulty sleeping and is usually enjoyed before bed.

1/2 cup whole milk or unsweetened alternative

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ashwagandha (or another adaptogen, like shatavari or astralagus)

2 pinches of ground cardamom, Pinch of ground ginger (optional), Pinch of ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil or ghee

1 teaspoon honey, preferably raw

1 teaspoon dried rose petals

Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in cinnamon, ashwagandha, cardamom, ginger, if using, and nutmeg. Whisk vigorously to incorporate any clumps. Add ghee/ coconut oil, reduce heat to low, and continue to cook until warmed through, 5–10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in raw honey (you want to avoid cooking honey or you'll destroy its healing goodness). Pour into a mug, drink warm, and climb right into bed.

5. Lemon & Nettle Tea

Whether you're boosting your favourite herbal tea infusion, or making your own from scratch this warming and soothing blend is perfect for calming and relaxing tonic. If you're short on time/effort try adding a tablespoon of Gelatin to your freshly brewed tea and let it infuse to gain the benefits of essential amino acids with glycine that helps aid a well rested sleep. Or if you are feeling like a fresh brew, try our recipe!

1 Tsp of chopped/sliced ginger

1 Tsp of raw honey

1/2 Lemon

Tbsp of dried camomile and nettle infusion

1 Tbsp of Ossa Gelatin

In a small sauce pan, add water and ginger and bring to a boil, add Gelatin stir until dissolved, then take off the boil and add diffuser with camomile and nettle and raw honey, serve hot.