Description
These Healthy Coconut Vanilla Protein Bars offer a delightful blend of tropical coconut and sweet vanilla, packed with protein. Perfect for snacks, breakfast, or post-workout, they are gluten-free and easy to make at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp coconut flour
- Optional topping: Extra shredded coconut or a drizzle of white chocolate
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: peanut or almond butter, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: vanilla protein powder, shredded coconut, and sea salt. Mix well, add coconut flour if needed.
- Press mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Slice into bars and serve, adding toppings if desired.
Notes
Ensure the wet and dry ingredients are well mixed for even bars.
Add more honey or nut butter if the mixture feels too dry.
Experiment with different nut butters and toppings for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg