ATP Science NOWAY!® Collagen Protein Water + FREE 10 Serve

ATP Science NOWAY!® Collagen Protein Water — 20g Protein. 88 Calories. Zero Fat.

NOWAY!® Collagen Protein Water is protein that drinks like cordial. 90% BODYBALANCE® hydrolysed collagen peptides — the purest formulation in the NOWAY!® range — delivering 20.8g of protein per 25g scoop at 88 calories, with zero fat, 0.8g carbohydrate and 0.1g sugar. Mix into ice cold water for a light, refreshing drink that hits your protein target without the weight of a milkshake. Dairy free, naturally sweetened, natural colours and flavours. 750g / 30 serves. In stock at TopDog Nutrition.

The Macro Profile Is the Point

Look at what's not in it: no fat, essentially no sugar, 0.8g of carbohydrate. Over 90% of every scoop is protein. That's a cleaner profile than the standard NOWAY!® shake and about as efficient as protein supplementation gets.

One reviewer, told by their dietitian to significantly increase protein intake after losing muscle, describes this as beneficial precisely because it adds no calories to speak of. That's the use case: hitting a protein target when your calorie budget is tight, or when you want protein without something that sits like a meal.

Cordial-Style, Not Milkshake-Style

This is the distinction from the rest of the range. NOWAY!® Collagen Protein and the Hot Chocolate are creamy, milk-style drinks. Protein Water is built to be light and refreshing in cold water — six cordial-style flavours: Ginger Beer, Kiwi Apple, Lemon Squash, Mixed Berry, Pineapple and Pink Lemonade.

Reviewers consistently mention two things: it tastes good and it dissolves completely. One describes drinking it daily and notes it dissolves easily. Another says it tastes amazing and dissolves completely. The Pineapple gets called out for making excellent tropical smoothies.

BODYBALANCE® — The Same Collagen, Higher Concentration

At 90% BODYBALANCE® hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides, this is the highest collagen concentration across the NOWAY!® powders. BODYBALANCE® is a German-engineered formulation of specific bioactive collagen peptides produced through a proprietary process that yields a precise ratio of peptides to free-flowing amino acids at a targeted molecular weight.

The distinction between collagen and collagen peptides matters. Most protein products deliver amino acids — building blocks, like bricks arriving at a construction site. Collagen peptides act as the foreman: they signal the body to perform specific functions, directing where those building blocks go and what they build.

The Research

A 2021 randomised controlled trial compared BODYBALANCE® collagen against whey protein in middle-aged untrained men alongside resistance training. The collagen group gained 3.42kg of fat-free mass; the whey group gained 2.27kg. A 2019 randomised controlled trial in premenopausal women found 15g of BODYBALANCE® with resistance training produced significantly better body composition and regional muscle strength outcomes than training alone. Further research confirms functional collagen peptides can be incorporated into the diet at meaningful levels while maintaining indispensable amino acid balance.

NOWAY!® contains Type I and Type III collagen — the structural proteins of skin, tendon, ligament, bone and muscle connective tissue.

Nutrition Per Serve (25g scoop)

• Energy: 369 kJ (88 Cal)
• Protein: 20.8g
• Fat, Total: 0.0g (Saturated 0.0g)
• Carbohydrates: 0.8g (Sugars 0.1g)
• Sodium: 49mg

Full Ingredients

BODYBALANCE® Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides (90%), Natural Flavours, Food Acids (Citric Acid, Malic Acid), Sweetener (Steviol Glycosides), Coconut MCT Oil Powder, Natural Colour (Beet Red Extract).

Dairy free. No lactose or casein. Naturally sweetened. Natural colours and flavours. Made in Brisbane, Australia.

Not vegan — contains bovine collagen peptides.

Not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or children under 15 years of age. Not a sole source of nutrition — use alongside a nutritious diet and appropriate exercise programme.

How to Use It

Add one heaped scoop (approx. 25g) to 300ml of cold water. Shake and drink. 1–2 serves daily — post-workout, mid-morning, or any time you want protein without the calories. Also works in smoothies (the Pineapple in particular) and in baking.

Avoiding Clumps — Important

Put the scoop into your shaker first, then add the water. This product is over 90% pure protein with almost no fat or sugar to help it disperse, so surface area matters: one scoop into 250–300ml, in a shaker with room to move. Don't put two scoops into 500ml — the surface area at the top of the shaker can't disperse it fast enough and it clumps. If you mix it and let it sit for a few minutes before shaking again, it takes on a slightly thicker, more gel-like texture that some people prefer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the NOWAY!® Collagen Protein powder?

NOWAY!® Collagen Protein is a creamy, milkshake-style protein (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Unflavoured) at 86% collagen, 90 calories, 0.3g fat. Protein Water is a light, cordial-style drink at 90% collagen, 88 calories, zero fat, with fruit and soft-drink flavours designed for cold water. Same collagen, different drinking experience. Many people keep both — the shake for post-workout, the water for through the day.

Do I still need other protein sources?

Yes. ATP Science are direct about this: 20g per serve is a supplement to a diet built on whole food protein sources, not a replacement for it.

Is it vegan?

No — bovine collagen peptides. There's no vegan version.

Which flavour should I start with?

Pink Lemonade and Lemon Squash are the most classic cordial flavours and the safest first pick. Pineapple is the standout for smoothies. Ginger Beer is the most distinctive if you want something different. Kiwi Apple and Mixed Berry sit in the middle — fruity without being sharp.

Can I use it in cooking or smoothies?

Yes — smoothies and baking both work. Collagen is heat-stable so the protein survives cooking.