Warm Vanilla Collagen Coffee Latte
A comforting morning coffee blended with creamy plant milk and vanilla collagen protein. Sugar-free and richly textured for an energizing start.
Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Brew espresso or strong coffee into a…
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Brew espresso or strong coffee into a…
Brew espresso or strong coffee into a heat-safe liquid measuring cup or mug.
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Warm almond milk and unsweetened coconut milk…
In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm almond milk and unsweetened coconut milk for 2 to 3 minutes until steaming at around 150°F (65°C), but do not let it boil.
Look for: steaming at around 150°F (65°C), but do not let it boil
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Pour warm milk blend into a high-speed…
Pour warm milk blend into a high-speed blender or deep pitcher.
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Add vanilla collagen protein powder to the…
Add vanilla collagen protein powder to the warm milk.
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Blend on high speed for 15 seconds…
Blend on high speed for 15 seconds until completely smooth and frothy with a thick layer of foam.
Look for: completely smooth and frothy with a thick layer of foam
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Pour freshly brewed coffee into your serving…
Pour freshly brewed coffee into your serving mug.
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Slowly pour the frothy warm milk mixture…
Slowly pour the frothy warm milk mixture over the coffee to layer.
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Serve immediately while hot
Serve immediately while hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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