Description
Delicious, no-bake protein bars featuring toasted coconut, nut butter, and a touch of sweetness—perfect for quick snacks or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup natural sweetener (e.g., honey or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup almond flour or oats
- 1/4 cup nut butter (e.g., almond butter or peanut butter)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, shredded coconut, almond flour (or oats), and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the nut butter, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish and press it firmly and evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set, or freeze for 20–30 minutes for a firmer texture.
- Lift the slab out using the parchment overhang and cut into 8 bars.
Notes
These bars are perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts and post-workout snacks. Enhance texture by adding mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13.3g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14.5g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg