COCOA COLLAGEN GRANOLA BARS
(High Protein / Collagen-Rich / Low Sugar / No-Bake)
Granola bars, but elevated—with chocolate and collagen!
These Cocoa Collagen Granola Bars are a no-bake treat that comes together in minutes and pulls double duty as both a snack and dessert.
Made with whole oats, nut butter, a touch of honey (or maple!), and boosted with our MariGold Hot Cocoa Collagen Peptides, they deliver a dose of protein and support for joints, skin, and satiety.
Plus, they’re topped with silky melted dark chocolate. Yep, your snack break just became a moment of bliss. Keep them in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go bite or stash a few in the freezer for future cravings.
Even better? They’re totally customizable and kid-approved! Go ahead, make a batch—your future self will thank you.
Thanks to Luciana (@eatsbyluciana) for this delicious granola bar recipe! She shares healthy, feel-good recipes while navigating life with PCOS. Be sure to check out her page for more inspiration! 💖⛸️
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups oats (I used whole oats – gluten-free if desired)
- 2 scoops MariGold Hot Cocoa Collagen Peptides Powder
- 2-3 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ cup nut/seed butter of choice or you might need more! (I used crunchy almond butter)
- ⅓ – ½ cup honey (or maple syrup or agave)
- Melted dark chocolate (sugar free if desired)
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients until you get a ‘dough.’
- Press into a parchment paper (or wax) lined 8×8 pan.
- Refrigerate until set, spread melted chocolate on top and refrigerate until set!
- Cut into squares and enjoy or you can freeze them to eat later too!
MariGold ingredients used in this recipe:
Our Hot Cocoa Collagen is a rich, creamy treat when whisked into hot cashew milk (or any milk of your choice)!
Each serving delivers 20g of Non-GMO Collagen Peptides, plus L-Glutamine for gut health and recovery, Organic Non-Alkalized Cocoa for antioxidants and flavor, and Organic Vanilla for a smooth, “milk chocolate” taste. It’s dairy-free, keto-friendly, lectin-free, and low FODMAP!
