Can you sub collagen protein for whey protein isolate in baking?
I have Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Unflavored, which is 90% protein (9g protein per 10 g serving).
The whey protein isolates I've seen are also approximately 90% protein. Because I already have the collagen, I'd like to substitute it for whey protein isolate in recipes for gluten-free baked goods. I've searched this topic online and am coming up blank. I have yet to find a GF baked recipe that uses collagen in the same way that they're using the WPI. Anyone out there have any experience/knowledge with subbing collagen for the isolate? Thanks for the help, Mary
Note: I am specifically asking about isolate, not just whey protein.
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Referring to whey protein, not specifically whey protein isolate, Carolyn Ketchum writes as follows: "I do not recommend using collagen peptides or collagen protein powder as a replacement for why or egg white protein....the baked goods always become quite gummy and difficult to cook through." Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking
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Quick Answer about "Can you sub collagen protein for whey protein isolate in baking?"
Tips: Collagen can not be used as a replacement in any recipe. If you want to add collagen powder to recipes, you can certainly do that, but it simply can not replace flour or other protein powder in any of your recipes.What can I use instead of whey protein isolate in baking?
Casein: Casein is significantly more absorbent than whey protein, so your recipes will require much more liquid. Casein will also lack structure, so it's recommended you don't swap it out for ALL the flour in a recipe. Casein Blend: In my experience, the best protein powder to use for cakes.Can collagen be substituted for whey protein?
In a word: no. Collagen can't replace your whey protein powder. They're both protein supplements, but that's pretty much where the similarities end. Some people may benefit more from either collagen or whey, but combining them is a good strategy, depending on your goals and activity level.What can you substitute for whey protein powder in a recipe?
6 Breakfast-Boosting Alternatives If You Hate the Taste of...- Make overnight oats with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. ...
- Blend Greek yogurt or cottage cheese into smoothies. ...
- Cook oatmeal in whole or 2-percent milk, and add some nuts. ...
- Cook an egg into your oatmeal. ...
- Eat dinner leftovers, if you feel like it.
Is collagen protein good for baking?
Since collagen is tasteless and won't affect texture, you can add it to pretty much any baked treat recipe. (Generally, two to four scoops of collagen will mix right into the batter of whatever baked good you're making. No one will ever know!) Another personal favorite of Michalczyk's: collagen-boosted cupcakes.Protein powders vs. Collagen Supplements
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I do not know scientifically what the differences are when used in baking, but I have used collagen hydrosylate as a replacement for WPI in keto baking. I cannot tolerate dairy, so I have had no choice, and cannot compare the results directly. I saw the Bulletproof Blog using collagen hyrosylate in some recipes (which deflate), and there were no adverse textural results, so I have been adding it for extra protein into just about everything I bake now. I too have searched repeatedly online, and no one seems to have answered this for the general public.
Answer 3
I have a keto baking book and it states you can substitute with collagen powder or peptides.
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