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Berry Collagen Protein Bar Recipe

Published March 10, 2017. Last modified April 10, 2020 By Anne Marie 37 Comments

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This Berry Collagen Protein Bar recipe is both Paleo and Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) compliant. These protein bars are creamy, full of flavor, and are truly a healthy addition to your weekly breakfast routine. Grab the recipe below.

Collagen Protein Breakfast Bars - AIP and Paleo Friendly! The recipe is gluten free, egg free, nut free, refined sugar free, dairy free, grain free, and AIP. Get the full recipe here.I'm sure every health coach claims that every recipe they ever create is “insane”, right?

Berry Collagen Protein Breakfast Bars. The recipe is gluten free, egg free, nut free, refined sugar free, dairy free, grain free, and AIP. Get the full recipe here.

Even if this is true, you have to believe me when I tell you this Berry Collagen Protein Bar recipe is INSANE. I truly mean that these healthy as f***, low sugar, high protein bars taste as good as a seriously irresistible dessert.

Unlike most of my recipes, these bars didn't just ‘happen'. This recipe was one that I had to research, test, retest, and retest again before finally stumbling upon the perfect combination of ingredients.

Here's how this Berry Collagen Protein Bar recipe came to be.

If you read my post on these Mashed Cauliflower Breakfast Bowls, you know that I've been pretty lazy with my breakfasts. So naturally I began searching for the best way to indulge my lazy breakfast mentality: protein bars. It's pretty much impossible to find a store bought protein bar that is dairy, nut, and grain free, so I went to Pinterest to find a homemade recipe.

Even going the homemade route, I quickly realized how few recipes were A. dairy free, B. nut free, and C. oat free. It seemed every recipe I saw included one or more of those three ingredients. And so the drive was born to create something of my own that was free of all three.

Collagen Protein Breakfast Bars - AIP and Paleo Friendly! The recipe is gluten free, egg free, nut free, refined sugar free, dairy free, grain free, and AIP. Get the full recipe here.

About that Berry Collagen Protein Bar recipe…

In this recipe, the combination of collagen protein, coconut butter, coconut cream, and berries makes the most insanely delicious protein bar. These protein bars are so delicious, I swear they could pass as dessert.

The Protein Component: Collagen

Although I was once an avid plant-based protein kinda girl, the protein powder I swear by these days is a form of protein called collagen hydrolysate, aka collagen peptides.

Collagen is one of the most structural substances in your body, responsible for healthy tissue repair, joint flexibility, bone and skin renewal, and reducing inflammation. If one of your goals is to stay looking young sans botox, collagen is your golden ticket.

The Creamy Component: Coconut

Confession: I'm not a fan of coconut butter. It's dry, crumbly, and not easy to snack on since it solidifies at room temp. It is however key to the success of this recipe, and once all the ingredients come together, the coconut butter is a non-issue for me. These bars are anything but dry or crumbly, and they're a perfect snack.

Coconut butter on it's own has plenty of merit as well. It's said that the fat from coconut butter can’t be stored as body fat since it's so readily available for energy. This means that despite these bars being higher in fat, you don't need to worry about your waist line when eating them. In fact, you can expect any of the following benefits from indulging in these coconut butter based bars:

  1. High in healthy medium chain triglycerides
  2. High in fiber
  3. Improved blood sugar control
  4. Reduced sugar cravings

Pretty insane, right? Let's move on.

The Fruity Component: Berries

I've made these bars with two berry options: fresh blueberries, and dried mixed berries. The first option has a shorter shelf life, but the end result is delicious. I love the combination of the fresh, juicy blueberries mixed into the creamy coconut butter. This option is also lower in sugar than what is shown on the nutrition label (which is calculated with dried berries). The second option, dried mixed berries, yields more of the chewy texture that you'd expect from a protein bar. I can't say I prefer one over the other, but will likely choose to use dried berries for when I'm prepping a bunch of bars for weekday breakfasts.

The Dessert Component: Chocolate Icing

Full disclosure, I didn't photograph these bars with the coconut oil chocolate icing recipe listed below. I decided to use 80% dark chocolate for when I was snapping photos solely so I wouldn't worry about them melting during the process. However, after tasting the recipe with the substitution of dark chocolate in place of my coconut oil chocolate icing, I realized that this collagen protein bar recipe had an alter-ego… and it's that of a true dessert.

Regardless of the chocolate option you choose (dark chocolate or coconut oil ‘chocolate icing'), you won't be disappointed.

Collagen Protein Breakfast Bars - AIP and Paleo Friendly! The recipe is gluten free, egg free, nut free, refined sugar free, dairy free, grain free, and AIP. Get the full recipe here.

Get this Paleo & AIP friendly recipe for Collagen Protein Breakfast Bars. The recipe is gluten free, egg free, nut free, refined sugar free, dairy free, grain free, and AIP. Get the full recipe here.
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4.3 from 10 votes

Berry Collagen Protein Bars

Prep Time10 mins
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

Bars:

  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp coconut flour
  • 3/4 cup Perfect Supplements Collagen Peptides
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup dried or fresh berries
  • 1/2 cup coconut butter
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract, swap with vanilla powder for AIP
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Chocolate Icing (optional):

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp cacao powder, or carob powder for AIP
  • 1/2 Tbsp pure maple syrup

Instructions

For the Bars

  • Mix all ingredients together by hand in a bowl. It may take a bit of stirring before the dough comes together.
  • Form into 8 equal bars. I used this inexpensive silicon mold to make my bars all the same size, but you can also use a greased glass baking sheet, or you can shape the bars by hand.
  • Place the formed bars in refrigerator for 30 minutes to set. Once they're set, remove the bars from the silicon mold or the baking dish. At this point, you can choose if you'd like to make the chocolate icing, (recipe below ) or leave plain.
  • The bars tend to have the best texture at room temperature, but you can also store in the fridge for a longer shelf-life.

For the Chocolate Icing

  • Melt the coconut oil and stir in cacao powder (or carob powder for AIP) and maple syrup.
  • Dip bottom half of each bar in the chocolate icing.
  • Use a piping bag or a ziploc with a small hole cut in the tip to drizzle chocolate on top of the bars.
  • Place bars on waxed paper in the refrigerator to set.
  • Nutrition information is for the bars without the chocolate icing. If you're including the icing, you'll add 85 calories, 7 grams of fat, and 2 grams of carbs.

Notes

These bars are also delicious dipped in 80% dark chocolate and eaten as a low sugar dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 196mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g
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Other gluten free recipes you might like:

AIP Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mashed Cauliflower Breakfast Bowl
AIP Pumpkin Spice Granola

Anne is a certified Integrative Nutritional Health Coach and Interior Designer who is passionate about whole home and body detox, as well as personalized nutritional therapies tailored to the individual. She's the creator of several online programs and ebooks including Ditch Your Nutritionist, Autoimmune Accomplice, and Detox Your Life.

When she's not creating content for her wellness business and website Grass Fed Salsa, you can find her snuggled up to her daughter GG, her husband James, and their pups Cohen and Kiki.

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Comments

  1. tiffany

    July 23, 2020 at 11:00 am

    What would you recommend for starting AIP for a child? I am floundering trying to understand what my daughter needs and how to help her.

    Reply
    • Nikki

      February 12, 2022 at 10:35 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these this afternoon. My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder last week. I’m attempting to tomove towards AIP with her, much to her chagrin, and trying to find recipes that will make her feel less deprived. These are a hit! Thank you! I made these with fresh blueberries this time, but I’m already planning different variations. I’m having a hard time finding other parents who have implemented the diet and would love it if you can point me towards any groups or pages focused on children? We are planning on doing this under the guidance of a nutritionist or dietician, but I could really use some ‘been there, done that’ stories.

      Reply
  2. Rupa

    July 13, 2020 at 11:30 am

    Any replacement to coconut cream? Can I replace it with coconut butter as well?

    Reply
    • Anne Marie

      July 13, 2020 at 11:32 am

      You could try replacing the same amount with 1/2 coconut milk, and 1/2 coconut butter. I think if it was entirely coconut butter it would be too thick.

      Reply
  3. Laurine

    September 25, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    What product are you referring to when you say coconut cream?

    Reply
  4. Jean

    May 29, 2019 at 1:10 am

    Hi there, ingredients looks amazing. What would be a keto-friendly replacement for the maple syrup? I’m thinking Monk fruit or Yacon syrup but just a bit concerned with the taste.

    Reply
    • Anne

      August 16, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      I would think any syrup would work, but I’ve never tried either of those personally.

      Reply
  5. Jill

    March 8, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    What would be a substitute for coconut butter? I don’t have that

    Reply
    • Anne Marie

      March 8, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      Nothing else would yield the same texture or flavor, but you could try a thick (not a super runny one) nut butter if you tolerate nuts. I’d try almost a 1:1 ratio, and may swap 1 Tbsp for coconut oil so it hardens up a bit in the fridge.

      Reply
  6. Anna

    January 23, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    What brand of collagen do you use (for celiac). I’m new to this!

    Reply
    • Anne

      January 25, 2019 at 8:46 am

      Hi Anna,

      I just updated this recipe to link to the collagen protein I personally use. I’m celiac as well. Sending you lots of love!

      Reply
  7. jennifer

    May 3, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    I didn’t think cacao or maple were AIP compliant. Could you fill me in?

    Reply
    • anne

      September 30, 2018 at 7:34 am

      Maple is AIP compliant, you just want to use it in moderation. I would say this recipe is definitely in moderation. Cacao is not AIP compliant, but I suggest using carob if you’re following AIP.

      Reply
  8. Sarah R

    April 26, 2018 at 10:31 am

    Are the calories listed for one single bar? 295 calories seems to be a lot for one bar.

    Reply
    • anne

      September 30, 2018 at 7:33 am

      Hmm, I’m not sure why you’re seeing 290. It should be around 210.

      Reply
    • Elvina

      March 26, 2020 at 10:41 am

      Could I use frozen berries at all?

      Reply
  9. Michelle

    April 25, 2018 at 1:04 am

    I love these, but my icing always separates. Any tips for how you keep yours smooth?

    Reply
    • anne

      September 30, 2018 at 7:33 am

      Try sifting the cocoa or carob before you add it to the oil! I use melted chocolate primarily.

      Reply
  10. Heather

    February 11, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    Hi — I had the same problem — mine was super crumbly! I wonder if it’d be worth adjusting the recipe so it says melted coconut butter?

    Reply
    • anne

      February 17, 2018 at 9:58 pm

      You bet 🙂

      Reply
  11. Bailey

    September 30, 2017 at 4:35 am

    These bars are great! I make them (without the chocolate topping) in a loaf tin and then just cut them into 8 bars. Perfect AIP snack and they hold up quite when even when out of the fridge for a little while. Thanks so much for this recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Anne Marie

      October 2, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you for letting me know how they turned out! I actually prefer the texture when they’re at room temp. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Diana

    August 12, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    These taste great and a nice change for a breakfast option. My bars came out very crumbly. Any suggestions to have them form up better. Thanks.

    Reply
    • anne

      August 12, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      Glad you like the flavor! I’ve made these probably 20 times and haven’t ever had them not stick together. The mixture might be a little crumbly in the bowl, but once I form them in my silicon bar mold and then refridgerate them, they’re totally set and don’t crumble at all. I even let it sit out at room temp before I eat it, and it’s just a super creamy texture.

      Did you follow the recipe exactly? I might suggest reducing the coconut flour by 1-2 Tbsp if you still have trouble. Also, I always melt my coconut butter before mixing, since coconut butter solidifies at room temp. It’d be nearly impossible to mix without melting beforehand!

      Reply
  13. Ashley Weil

    July 30, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    Which autoimmune do you have? I have fibro. I wish someone would have told me about the collagen. That is amazing! I am relatively new to this, but I’m a personal health chef also and I am always looking for new ways to heal the gut. Is that what damaged tissue you were speaking about above?

    Reply
    • anne

      July 30, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      I have Celiac, PCOS, and endometriosis. Yes, collagen is SO powerful for autoimmunity since research shows gut health plays a heavy role in autoimmunity. So, yes, to answer your question, collagen is wonderful for gut health. Good luck on your healing journey!

      Reply
      • Claudia

        September 28, 2018 at 4:20 pm

        Endometriosis is an autoimmune disease?

  14. Elaine

    July 27, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    These bars look delicious ! Can the batter go into a pan then cut into bars rather than forming them by hand or buying a bar pan? Thanks.

    Reply
    • anne

      July 27, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Oh totally! I’ve never made them that way, but they’ll definitely set up just fine. I’d put down some parchment paper that also comes up the sides so they can pop out of the pan easily. That’s what makes the silicon bar pan so easy since they just pop right out 🙂

      They’ll also probably be thinner in a pan, so maybe you’d want to double the recipe if they’re kind of thin the first time. Mine are about 1-1.5″ tall.

      Reply
  15. Laura

    July 20, 2017 at 3:40 am

    Hi Anne, I am so sorry, but I cannot find the bar’s nutritional value…just the value for the icing. Can you point me to where it is?

    Reply
  16. Julie@jamnjilly

    July 17, 2017 at 12:30 am

    Hi! Sounds yummy! I’m about to purchase Dr Axe bone broth collagen, would that work? 🙂

    Reply
    • anne

      July 18, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      I haven’t ever tried that one. If it doesn’t have a flavor, I’d guess it would be fine! If you try it please let me know how it works!

      Reply
  17. d. kavanagh

    June 18, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    would great lakes college work for this recipe??? pls say yes, bc I can make them without having to shop.
    Cheers,
    Deirdre

    Reply
    • d. kavanagh

      June 18, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      collegen

      Reply
    • anne

      June 27, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      Yes, it works exactly like Vital Proteins collagen 🙂 Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  18. Amy

    April 5, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Just so you know, 1/3 Tablespoon (maple syrup) is a teaspoon. I look forward to trying these when I have all the ingredients!

    Reply
    • anne

      April 6, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      Oh, thanks for catching that! It should be 1/2 Tbsp. Can’t wait for you to try them!

      Reply

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