scd cappuccino collagen bars

The afternoon pick-me-up of my DREAMS. These cappuccino collagen homemade protein bars one of my absolute favorite healthy snacks to have stashed in my freezer for a busy day or a quick snack!

An easy homemade protein bar recipe!

Imagine eating a stick of almond butter fudge with a hint of coffee and packed with nourishing ingredients and protein… ok YUM.

If you don’t like the flavor of coffee, simply leave out the espresso powder to get a sweet vanilla flavored bar instead!

It’s been so difficult to find protein bars that don’t upset my stomach since being diagnosed with IBD. Almost every single brand seems to use copious amounts of artificial sweaters, weird forms of fiber, and hard-to-digest protein. Hellooo bloat central!!

Although homemade protein bars take a little bit more effort than opening a package, they are so convenient to have stocked in my freezer to grab whenever I need a quick, wholesome snack. The healthy fats and collagen protein in these bars fills me up enough to power me through a busy day, but also light enough to eat before bed.

Creating my own versions of my old favorite processed snacks has become one of my favorite hobbies recently. It’s so rewarding to make fun, healthy snacks that have me feeling like I can take on the world!

Why Collagen?

Collagen has been shown to have so many incredible health benefits, and it’s definitely one of my go-to everyday protein powders! My favorite right now is the Vanilla Collagen + Beauty Mushroom powder from the brand of grass-fed collagen I currently buy, FurtherFood. Even though the amount of research done on this supplement is young, the findings have been overwhelmingly positive. Here’s a brief summary of what has been found in studies so far:

• Improved skin elasticity (Bolkie and others, 2019)
• Aids in digestion/repairs stomach lining (Tariq and others, 1997)
• May reduce internal inflammation and aid in wound healing (Hao and others, 2019).
• Improve bone health (Konig and others, 2018)

How to Make Your Own Protein Bars:

Step 1: Combine the almond butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 40 seconds, or until the almond butter is smooth and melted.

Step 2: Add in the pecan flour, coconut flour, vanilla, collagen, and espresso powder and stir until well combined.

Step 3: Press mixture into half of an 8″x8″ pan. I have also used a bread loaf tin- this results in slightly thicker bars. Top with a handful of dark chocolate chips (or chopped nuts, dried fruit, or coconut flakes if strictly following the specific carbohydrate diet). Lightly score the mixture into bar-like shapes before placing in the freezer for at least an hour.

Step 4: Take the bars out of the freezer and let them thaw for about 10 minutes before slicing. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

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