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September 7, 2022

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe)

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These chocolate-coated Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel takes the classic crunchy treats to the next level. Made with collagen peptides powder, peanut butter, sugar free syrup, chocolate, and of course –peanuts–these treats are just the healthy, guilt-free recipes you need if you’re on a low-carb or keto diet. Plus, they’re no-bake and easy to make. Be sure to add that sprinkle of coarse salt on top if you like them sweet and salty.

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe)

I’m so glad that peanuts are healthy. They’re crunchy and extremely satisfying to eat. But they’re also a good source of protein, fiber, folate, vitamin E, magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, and selenium. Just the healthy snack you need to keep you motivated and happy throughout the day!

What You'll Find in this Post:
1. Ingredients used to make these Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel
2. Step by Step
3. Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins:
4. Substitution Notes
5. How to Store Collagen Caramel Peanut Clusters
6. Final Tips
7. More Collagen Recipes (HERE)
8. Collagen Caramel Peanut Clusters

Ingredients used to make these Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel

**I’ve linked some of these ingredients to amazon.com to give you an idea of what they are, but you should also be able to find them in your local grocery store (usually, the natural & organic food section). They are also affiliate links, which means that I earn a commission as an Amazon Associate if you decide to purchase the items. The price will be the same for you, link or no link 🙂

  • Collagen Peptides – I used Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder for this recipe. You’re welcome to substitute with other brands of collagen peptides, but I would not try substituting with other protein powders (i.e. whey, casein, pea, hemp, brown rice, egg protein, etc) since collagen behaves very differently from other types of protein powders and are not interchangeable.
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Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
  • Sugar Free Syrup – I used sugar-free pancake syrup (Log Cabin) to keep this caramel recipe sugar free, low carb and keto friendly. You can also use regular maple syrup, but please read the recipe notes since this requires the addition of water.
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Log Cabin Sugar Free Syrup
  • Peanut Butter – the secret ingredient that gives this recipe the “caramel” color. Other creamy nut butters like cashew and seed butters like tahini and sunflower butter work well, but the more grainy almond butters won’t produce that smoothness that peanut butter can.
  • Peanuts – I used dry roasted, lightly salted peanuts, like this one.
  • Chocolate Chips – you can use any chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) in this recipe. I like this lower sugar, stevia-sweetened brand. If you want, you can also use unsweetened chocolate.
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Stevia Chocolate Chips
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Keto Chocolate Bar

Step by Step

How to Make Collagen Caramel Peanut Clusters

STEP 1

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe) - Peanut Clusters with Collagen

In a small bowl, mix sugar-free syrup with peanut butter.

STEP 2

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe) - Peanut Clusters with Collagen

Stir until smooth

STEP 3

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe) - Peanut Clusters with Collagen

Stir in collagen powder, 1 scoop at a time.

STEP 4

collagen protein caramels - basic recipe

Stir for a full 1 minute, or longer until the collagen mixture turns thick, and slightly translucent like caramel.

STEP 5

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe) - Peanut Clusters with Collagen

Stir in roasted peanuts until the peanuts are evenly coated in the collagen caramel mixture.

STEP 6

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe) - Peanut Clusters with Collagen

On a parchment lined pan or dish, drop large spoonfuls of the caramel coated peanuts, and freeze for 30 minutes until solid.

STEP 7

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe) - Peanut Clusters with Collagen

Coat the frozen peanut caramel clusters in the chocolate mixture using a fork

STEP 8

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe) - Peanut Clusters with Collagen

Tap the fork on the bowl lightly to get the excess chocolate off

STEP 9

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe) - Peanut Clusters with Collagen

Repeat with the remaining clusters, then wait for the chocolate to set.

STEP 10

collagen protein snacks - caramel turtle clusters

Enjoy!

Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins:

  • Instead of peanuts, you can also use other nuts of choice – roasted almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.
  • Other non-collagen protein powders (Whey, Casein, Egg, Pea, Brown Rice Protein, etc. ) DO NOT work in this recipe. But other flavored collagen peptides powders will work. Try making these with Chocolate Collagen Peptides Powder, like this one. Or with Matcha Flavored Collagen Powder, like this one.
Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe) - Peanut Clusters with Collagen

Substitution Notes

  • If using regular maple syrup or honey instead of sugar free syrup, you need to add an extra 1/2 Tbsp to the caramel mixture, otherwise, the caramel doesn’t turn out as “stretchy” or stringy as the one shown in the photos.
  • Other creamy nut butters like cashew and seed butters like tahini and sunflower butter work well, but the more grainy almond butters don’t produce the similar smooth caramel texture.
  • Other non-collagen protein powders (Whey, Casein, Egg, Pea, Brown Rice Protein, etc. ) DO NOT work in this recipe.

How to Store Collagen Caramel Peanut Clusters

  • For the best texture, keep the peanut clusters in the fridge inside an airtight container. They can be kept in the fridge for up to 14 days.
  • You can also keep the peanut clusters at room temperature, but the caramel will be on the softer side.
  • They also freeze very well! Put the peanut clusters inside an airtight container freeze for up to 3 months.

Final Tips

  • Add more collagen peptides powder to make a thicker caramel, and more syrup to thin it out.

More Collagen Recipes (HERE)

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Collagen Caramel Filling (Easy, Keto Recipe) - Peanut Clusters with Collagen
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Collagen Caramel Peanut Clusters

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cooling Time 1 hr
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 5 peanut clusters
Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients
  

Peanut FIlling

  • 2 Tbsp sugar free pancake syrup , read notes* if using regular maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 6 Tbsp collagen peptides powder , or 3 scoops if using Vital Proteins Brand**
  • 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts , lightly salted

Chocolate Covering

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips of choice , regular or sugar free***

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix syrup with peanut butter.
  • Stir in collagen powder, 1 scoop at a time.
  • Stir for 1 minute, until the collagen mixture turns thick, and slightly translucent like caramel .
  • Stir in roasted peanuts until the peanuts are evenly coated in the collagen caramel mixture.
  • On a parchment lined pan or dish, drop large spoonfuls of the caramel coated peanuts, and freeze for 30 minutes until solid.
  • In a microwave safe glass bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20 second bursts until melted, stirring in between.
    OPTIONAL: to get a thinner chocolate coating, stir in 1 tsp of coconut oil.
  • Coat the peanut caramels in chocolate.
  • Wait for the chocolate to set, and enjoy!

Notes

*Instead of 2 Tbsp of sugar-free syrup, you can also use 2 Tbsp of maple syrup plus 1/2 Tbsp of water. 
**I used Vital Protein’s Collagen Peptides Powder. I used a standard measuring cup to measure out the protein powder, but for reference: 6 Tbsp of collagen peptides was equivalent to 3 scoops, or 30 grams
***To make this low-carb or keto friendly, use sugar-free chocolate chips, or a stevia-sweetened kind. 

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 105mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gCalcium: 21mgIron: 3mgZinc: 2mg***Net Carbs: 7g
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