If you’re trying to keep better snack options on hand without giving up flavor, homemade protein bars are one of the easiest things you can make ahead for the week.
These coconut peanut butter collagen bars are rich, creamy, lightly sweet, and finished with dark chocolate and sea salt for the perfect balance of flavors. They store beautifully in the refrigerator or freezer, making them ideal for busy weeks, travel snacks, or afternoon cravings.
What makes these bars different from store-bought protein bars is the simple ingredient list. There are no fillers, no artificial sweeteners, and no long ingredient labels you can’t pronounce — just real foods that work together to create a satisfying snack.
Why You’ll Love These Bars
- No baking required
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Lower sugar than many packaged protein bars
- Freezer friendly
- Great make-ahead snack option
Ingredients
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Peanut butter
- Multi collagen protein powder
- Heavy whipping cream
- Maple syrup
- Dark chocolate
- Flaky sea salt
How To Make Coconut Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Start by mixing the shredded coconut and collagen powder in a large bowl. Stir in the peanut butter, heavy cream, and maple syrup until the mixture is fully combined and slightly sticky.
Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8 pan. Refrigerate until firm, then drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top and sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Chill again until the chocolate sets before slicing into bars.
Coconut Peanut Butter Collagen Bars
No Bake • Freezer Friendly • Sweet + Salty Treat
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup multi collagen protein powder
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup 60% dark chocolate, melted
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix coconut + collagen powder.
- Stir in peanut butter, heavy cream, and maple syrup.
- Press mixture firmly into parchment-lined 8×8 pan.
- Chill 1–2 hours until firm.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate over top.
- Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
- Chill again until chocolate sets.
- Cut into 16 bars.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 1 week
Freeze up to 2 months
Nutrition (Per Bar — 16 Bars)
Approx 150 calories
4–5g protein
12–13g fat
6–7g carbs
Storage Tips
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, wrap individually and freeze for up to two months.
Nutrition Per Bar (16 Bars)
Approx 150 calories
4–5 grams protein
12–13 grams fat
6–7 grams carbs
Final Thoughts
Having homemade snacks ready in the refrigerator makes it much easier to stay consistent with healthier choices. These bars are rich enough to feel like a treat, but balanced
