These S’mores No-Bake Paleo Protein Bars are a healthy, easy and delicious on-the-go snack! They only require a few ingredients and taste like S’MORES!
This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. As always, all opinions are my own.
I hate to admit it, but I’m a sucker for store-bought protein bars when I’m on the go. It’s just so convenient when I’m traveling and know I won’t be able to eat a real meal. That being said, I usually go for Quest bars since I think they are the best tasting and don’t taste like fake chocolate.
My favorite flavor by far is the S’mores with ALL the chunks of goodness! We’re talking about the graham cracker chunks, chocolate chunks and marshmallow chunks!
As you can see, I’m pretty obsessed with the chunkage. But what I’m not obsessed about is the expensive price. Almost $3 per bar? Are you kidding me? I’m a college kid, come on now.
I set out on a quest (pun intended) to re-create these S’mores Protein Bars. The first and most important step is finding the very best protein I can find. That is where Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides come in.
For those of you that do not know, collagen is a protein that is naturally found in your body. Consuming collagen promotes:
- youthful skin
- healthier hair
- stronger bones and joints
- contributes to a balanced diet and helps maintain weight
- healthy immune, digestive and central nervous system.
Now, compare that to your normal protein powder. Does it measure up? Nope. Vital proteins collagen peptides is the best of the best, with 18 grams of protein per a two scoop serving.
Both the grass-fed and the wild-caught collagen peptides are unflavored, and can be adding in almost anything! It can easily be dissolved in both hot (think soups) and cold liquids (like smoothies). It’s super easy to incorporate it into your diet! Just scoop and dump it in whatever your heart desires. 😉
S’mores Paleo Protein Bars
Now back to these protein bars. They are so inexpensive,easy-to-make, and require only a few ingredients. They are the perfect healthy fuel for those moments when you need quick energy AKA when you’re hangry. Plus, they taste like S’mores! What more could you want?
S'mores No-Bake Paleo Protein Bars {Made with Collagen Peptides}
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup Vital Proteins grass-fed collagen peptides (you can sub your favorite protein powder of choice!)
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (paleo-friendly recipe linked in instructions)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (get paleo-friendly recipe linked in instructions)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together almond butter, maple syrup and almond milk. Add to dry ingredients.
- Using your hands, mix all ingredients together until a dough forms.( Here is the link for paleo graham crackers and marshmallows )
- Line a square pan with parchment paper. Add dough ball and press down until an even layer forms. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap.
- Place in the fridge until firm (about 1 hour). Lift out of the pan and cut into bars.
- Store the bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- Enjoy!
- *Recipe adapted from Tasty Yummies
Click here to learn more about the benefits of adding collagen to your diet!
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Ha it looks like we all posted our Vital Proteins recipes in the same time frame. The stuff is great! I’ve been using is almost a month and I love it 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
Erin @ Erin’s Inside Job recently posted…Dirty Chai Protein Almond Butter
Bars that taste like s’mores and that are good for my skin and hair? Wow, that’s a good deal! I just had these S’mores bars from Don’t Go Nuts last week. SO GOOD! I would love to make my own.
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They are the whole package! You can never go wrong with s’mores! Thanks Emily 🙂
I LOVE it! Thank you!
haha heck yes! 🙂
I just started taking collagen and have been putting it into oatmeal and smoothies but in smres protein bars sounds about 98435834 times better! YUM!
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thank you! It’s so good!
I’ve been doing collagen daily for a year now – it truly does make a difference! My nails are crazy strong.
Just pinned these to try ASAP!
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Yum how creative are these bars? Love the addition of collagen I always try to take mine but forget so these will definitely help me remember!
These look so good! I love smores especially in the summer! But then again, who doesn’t?! lol
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I LOVE Vital Proteins, so I guess that means I am going to HAVE to make these! 😉
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These sound delicious! I love using collagen in whatever I can.
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I eat quest bars but I don’t love them! This homemade version looks so much better than store bought! And much easier on the wallet! $$
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These look delicious! I am a sucker for store-bought bars when I am traveling, too. They are so easy to throw in your purse during the day in case you miss a meal or snack!
I am now hooked on your recipes haha! Thanks for sharing such a yummy post!
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These look delicious. Store bought bars are so expensive! This is a great alternative! Thanks for sharing at the Blogger’s Pit Stop.
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Smores Protein Bars, wow these look awesome! Hope you have a very special Fathers Day Weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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HI Bethany & Rachel,
This sounds and looks so tasty – perfect for summertime picnics and campouts. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays blog hop. Pinned & tweeted!
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Pinned these to try! Always looking for good bars for on the go snacks for the family!! Thanks for sharing on Allergy Free Thursdays!
thank you! IKR!?
Thank you! IKR!?
Thank you!
thank you 🙂
thanks so much!
thank you!
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much 🙂
I’ve been meaning to try collagen too! I’ve heard so many health benefits about it 🙂 these bars look so delicious too! I would love to try them!
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love me my vital proteins! So funny, because I was just experimenting with smores protein bars too, but in a leedle bit different way 🙂
xo
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I have some vital proteins in my pantry that I need to use and I think it will be for these! I love s’mores!! Just gotta wait 10 more days till I’m done Whole30 lol
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These sound AMAZING! I can’t wait to give them a try. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing them with us at Allergy Free Thursdays. They were one of the most popular recipes, so we’re all featuring them at this week’s party! 🙂
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