I am so excited about these bars. I have been trying for a long time to make the perfect paleo protein bar. I do have some really good recipes, but there was just something missing.
I guess you could call me a protein bar connoisseur. (Try to spell that without spellcheck!) My favorite “treat” has been Think Thin protein bars for a while (terrible ingredients; beware! They are my splurge), but I also really like the Evo Hemp brand bars (good ingredients although no animal protein) There are some other brands that I’ve tried that, while being nutritious, taste absolutely terrible.
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My goal with this recipe was to create a paleo protein bar that wasn’t a big wad of fruit and nuts (sorry Larabar…) and didn’t have a ton of sugar in it, but also didn’t use artificial sweeteners, eggs, nuts, or dairy. I also wanted my protein bar to have animal protein in it, as well as antioxidants and good fats.
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Phew! That’s a tall order, but this recipe fills the bill. I brought them to work to share (aren’t I generous?) and everyone loved them. My dad loved them too, even though he initially thought I was super weird for putting collagen in a bar with chocolate.
Speaking of collagen, I want to talk about one of my new favorite paleo companies. So let’s talk about Vital Proteins. They have two products, Beef Gelatin and Collagen Peptides. Beef Gelatin is collagen that “gels” in liquids. Which means that I need to make a gummy bear recipe. Collagen Peptides doesn’t gel; it’s a powder that you can mix with any liquid and drink it down to get your collagen awesomeness. Or do what I do and put it in pancakes. #becauseican
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Why do you need collagen? Well, for one, it’s amazing for gut health because it helps repair the gut lining. So if you have digestive issues or leaky gut, collagen is what you need!
It’s also amazing for skin health. The skin has a lot of protein in it, and collagen is a main ingredient. Collagen is wonderful for youthful skin.
It’s also great for joints because it’s the stuff that cushions the joints!
You can read a lot more about collagen health benefits here: Vital Proteins
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Why am I using collagen? Well, I love that the amino acid profile can balance the normal profile of muscle meats (which I eat a lot of), and I also have had a very busy fall and winter, so I’m getting back to basics and making my health a priority. On a culinary note, collagen and gelatin can yield some really fun results in the kitchen!
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Which brings us back to these bars. What more can I say; who wouldn’t want to nourish his/her skin, gut, and joints while eating chocolate?
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