Description
The easiest no-bake homemade protein bar recipe with the perfect balanced mocha flavor and packed with nourishing collagen protein! This paleo snack idea is sure to become a meal prep staple to have in your refrigerator for busy work weeks. Paleo, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup granulated monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 cup unflavored grass-fed collagen
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp. coconut flour
- 1/3 cup creamy cashew butter
- 3 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 50 gram bar of 100% dark chocolate
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare an 8.5″x4.5″ loaf tin with a sheet of fitted parchment paper (can substitute non-stick plastic wrap)
- Add all of the ingredients, besides the chocolate bar and coconut oil, in a large 9-quart food processor. Pulse on high for about 45 seconds, until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Press the collagen bar mixture into the prepared loaf tin with your hands. Freeze for at least one hour or chill in the refrigerator overnight.
- Remove the chilled mixture from the loaf tin and slice into 6 evenly sized bars while they are still cold.
- Melt the chocolate bar and coconut oil together over the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring frequently until fully melted.
- Carefully pour and spread about 2 tablespoons of melted chocolate over each bar & sprinkle with extra shredded coconut flakes and sea salt. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftover bars can be stored in the freezer for 3 months, or the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks!
- Category: easy snack, something sweet
- Method: no-bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9
- Fat: 19
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 6
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