Gut-Loving Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Super Youth Collagen
There’s nothing like a warm, cheesy comfort dish—especially when it’s secretly supporting your gut health! This Gut-Loving Baked Eggplant Parmesan is a lighter take on the Italian classic, made with crispy oven-baked eggplant, melty mozzarella, and a hidden boost of Unflavored Super Youth Collagen to nourish your skin, joints, and digestion from the inside out.
This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to sneak more collagen into their meals without altering the taste. Trust us—you won’t even notice it’s there, but your body will thank you.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Gut-Healthy Boost: Thanks to Unflavored Super Youth, you’re getting collagen peptides that help support a healthy gut lining and improve digestion.
- No Frying Necessary: We bake the eggplant for a crispy, golden crust—no greasy mess.
- Perfect for Meatless Mondays: Satisfying and hearty, this dish is great for vegetarians or anyone looking to cut back on meat.
The Benefits of Collagen for Gut Health
You might be wondering—what does collagen have to do with gut health? A lot, actually.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and plays a major role in supporting the integrity of your gut lining. The amino acids found in collagen—particularly glycine, glutamine, and proline—help soothe and strengthen the digestive tract. This can lead to improved digestion, reduced bloating, and even better nutrient absorption over time.
Adding Unflavored Super Youth Collagen to savory meals like this Baked Eggplant Parmesan is a super simple way to nourish your gut daily—without having to rely on powders in smoothies or coffee alone. It’s completely flavorless, blends seamlessly into recipes, and gives your meals a functional wellness upgrade.
Whether you’re working on healing your gut, improving digestion, or just want to support your body with collagen-rich foods, this recipe is a great (and delicious) place to start.
Collagen Never Tasted So Good
Thanks to the addition of Super Youth Unflavored Collagen, this cozy classic now doubles as a beauty and gut-supporting meal. Whether you’re serving it up for a weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, you’ll feel just as good as it tastes.
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Your gut & taste buds will love these comforting baked eggplant parm!
Ingredients
- 1 scoop Super Youth Unflavored
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 25 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, julienned (optional)
- Garnish: basil and creamy chipotle sauce for dipping
Steps
Prepare the Eggplant:
- Lay the eggplant slices in a single layer on paper towels and generously salt each side. Let the eggplant sit for 15 minutes, then flip, salt the other side, and let sit for another 15 minutes. Rinse the slices with water and pat them dry with paper towels. This step helps to remove excess moisture and bitterness, although some choose to skip it.
Preheat and Prepare Coatings:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In one shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Super Youth, dried oregano, basil, and garlic powder. In another dish, lightly beat the eggs with the water.
Coat the Eggplant:
- Dip each eggplant slice into the egg mixture, then coat both sides in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down gently to ensure an even coating.
Bake the Eggplant:
- Line a baking sheet with foil and drizzle it with olive oil. Spread the oil around to cover the entire sheet. Place the breaded eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the slices and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
Add Sauce and Cheese:
- Spoon marinara sauce over each slice of baked eggplant, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve your crispy baked eggplant Parmesan with your favorite side dish or pasta.