These peppermint collagen protein bars have a chewy cookie crust that's topped with a layer of dark chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of crushed candy canes. These bars are made with collagen peptides, almond flour and coconut butter. In addition, they're gluten free, dairy free, paleo and no-bake.
Peppermint always reminds me of fond holiday memories from my childhood. So, whenever I'm feeling nostalgic, I like to whip up a peppermint flavored recipe to bring back happy Christmas memories.
These peppermint protein bars have a chewy, no-bake crust that's topped with a layer of creamy chocolate and then decorated with crushed candy canes. They have a sweet, minty flavor and are the perfect healthy indulgence!
Why You'll Love these Peppermint Collagen Protein Bars
- Made with healthy ingredients - these bars are made with simple, real food ingredients you can feel good about eating
- Gluten free and dairy free - made without wheat and dairy products
- Paleo friendly - Minus the candy canes, all of the ingredients in this recipe are paleo approved
- Easy to make - simply make the crust and press it into a loaf pan, add the toppings and chill!
Ingredients
These peppermint collagen bars are made with just a handful of simple ingredients. Here's what you'll need:
- blanched almond flour - almond flour is needed for the crust, but can be swapped with tigernut flour if you need this recipe to be nut free.
- collagen peptides - any type of powdered collagen will work for this recipe. I used an unflavored one, but vanilla or chocolate would work well too.
- salt - enhances the flavors
- coconut butter - I make my own coconut butter by blending unsweetened shredded coconut in my food processor until it becomes liquid and smooth. You can also buy coconut butter online or at any health food store.
- maple syrup - to sweeten the bars. You may omit the maple syrup if you wish, or swap it for any other sweetener.
- water - to thin the cookie crust
- peppermint flavoring - needed for the crust and chocolate topping
- vanilla extract - flavoring for the crust
- dark chocolate - I used an 85% dark chocolate for the topping
- almond butter - makes the chocolate topping creamier and easier to cut
- candy cane - candy canes are optional and not strict paleo, so omit them if you need these bars to be paleo friendly. I like to use organic candy canes that are corn syrup and dye free.
How to Make Peppermint Protein Bars
The dough for these collagen bars is made in one bowl, then pressed into an 8" x 4" loaf pan. They're then topped with a chocolate fudge and crushed candy canes, and chilled in the fridge. This easy recipe is no bake and takes just minutes to throw together. Here are the steps:
- Line an 8" x 4" loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine the dry crust ingredients, then mix in the wet.
- Press the crust into a lined loaf pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate, then mix in the remining topping ingredients.
- Pour chocolate mixture over the crust, then top with crushed candy canes.
- Place the bars in the fridge and chill for at least an hour.
- Remove from loaf pan and cut bars to desired size. (I cut mine into 12 rectangles.)
Storage
These peppermint protein bars are best kept in the fridge or freezer. They will slightly soften at room temperature, but can be kept out for a few hours.
Keep them in an airtight container or baggie and store in the fridge up to two weeks or the freezer up to two months.
More Easy Protein Bar Recipes
I love making my own paleo protein bars - they're SO easy, taste great and are made with healthy ingredients. Here are some more easy protein bar recipes to check out:
- Almond Butter Protein Bars
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
- Birthday Cake Protein Bars
- Mint Chocolate Protein Bars
Enjoy!
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Peppermint Protein Bars with Collagen
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
Description
These no bake peppermint protein bars are made with collagen peptides, almond flour and coconut butter and have a delicious minty flavor.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ⅓ cups blanched almond flour (122g)
- ¼ cup collagen peptides
- pinch of salt
- ¼ cup coconut butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp peppermint flavoring*
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate
- 2 Tbsp almond butter
- 1 Tbsp collagen peptides
- ½ tsp peppermint flavoring
- 1 organic candy cane, crushed
Instructions
- Line an 8" x 4" loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry crust ingredients. This includes the almond flour, collagen and salt.
- Mix in the wet crust ingredients (coconut butter, maple syrup, water, peppermint and vanilla) with a spatula until well combined.
- Press the crust into your lined loaf pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate** then mix in the almond butter, collagen and peppermint.
- Pour chocolate mixture over the crust, then top with crushed candy canes.
- Place the bars in the fridge and chill for at least an hour.
- Remove from loaf pan and cut bars to desired size. (I cut mine into 12 rectangles.)
Notes
*I used organic peppermint flavoring in this recipe. If using peppermint extract or peppermint essential oil, be sure to adjust the quantity to taste. Peppermint extract and essential oils tend to be more concentrated and have a stronger flavor.
**To melt the dark chocolate, place the chocolate in a microwaveable bowl. Melt in the microwave at 20-30 second intervals, stirring between heating.
Katie
My family and I love these peppermint protein bars and we hope you will too!