Healthy Homemade Lemon Protein Bars with Collagen Peptides Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Healthy Homemade Lemon Protein Bars made with collagen peptides, coconut flour, and a touch of lemon curd for a refreshing citrus flavor. These no-bake bars are easy to prepare and optionally coated with a melted white chocolate shell for extra indulgence. Perfect as a low-carb, high-protein snack to fuel your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup collagen peptides powder (about 1.5 scoops depending on brand)
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 3 Tbsp monk fruit sweetener or any granulated sugar of choice
Wet Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp lemon curd (about 90g)
Decoration (Optional)
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 2 tsp coconut oil or olive oil (optional, to thin melted chocolate)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a clean bowl, combine collagen peptides powder, coconut flour, and your sweetener choice (monk fruit sweetener used here). Mix well to distribute evenly.
- Add lemon curd and knead: Incorporate the lemon curd into the dry mixture using your hands, kneading the dough for at least one full minute until it comes together. Adjust consistency by adding more coconut flour if too soft, or a teaspoon of water/almond milk if too stiff, but avoid adding liquid too early as kneading softens the dough.
- Shape and chill: Form the collagen dough into a rectangular mound. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container, then freeze for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Slice into bars: Once chilled, cut the dough into bars of your desired size. Keep the bars in the freezer while preparing the coating.
- Melt chocolate: Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between bursts until smooth. Optionally, mix in 2 teaspoons of coconut or olive oil to thin the chocolate for easier coating.
- Coat bars: Dip each protein bar into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place on clean parchment paper to set.
- Set and serve: Allow the chocolate coating to harden before serving. Store bars in the fridge for a chewier texture or at room temperature for softer bars.
Notes
- The scoop size for collagen peptides may vary by brand; approximately 1 scoop equals 1/3 cup.
- Adjust dough consistency carefully; adding liquids too soon can make dough too soft.
- Optional white chocolate coating adds sweetness and texture but can be omitted for a lower sugar bar.
- Bars keep best refrigerated for firmness but can be enjoyed at room temperature.
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