Keto-Friendly Matcha Protein Bars
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 18 bars
Calories: 200 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 to 4 scoops Codeage Marine Collagen Powder
- 4 Tbsp. monk fruit or 1:1 sweetener of choice, divided
- ¼ cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 cup cashew butter or nut/seed butter of choice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- 1-½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut divided into 1 cup and ½ cup
- 1 Tbsp. matcha powder
Instructions
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Line 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
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In microwave-safe dish, combine chocolate chips, coconut oil and nut butter. Melt for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until melted. Alternatively, use double-boiler. Let cool slightly.
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In small bowl, combine 1 cup coconut, 2 Tbsp. sweetener and salt. Add coconut mixture to chocolate mixture and combine thoroughly. Stir in collagen powder and vanilla.
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Pour combined mixture into prepared pan.
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In bowl, combine remaining ½-cup coconut, matcha powder, and 1 to 2 Tbsp. sweetener. Sprinkle mixture over chocolate.
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Refrigerate about 2 hours until set, or place in freezer for 1 hour. Slice into 18 bars. Store in refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
Recipe notes
● Use a sweetener that measures 1:1, or adjust sweetness to taste.
● Be sure to thoroughly mix matcha, breaking up any clumps.
● If you use sweetened coconut shreds, eliminate sweetener.
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Nutrition Facts
Keto-Friendly Matcha Protein Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 32mg1%
Potassium 120mg3%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 41IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.