Description
These Healthy Coconut Vanilla Protein Bars are packed with goodness and flavor, combining nut butter, coconut, and protein for a tasty, energizing snack that’s perfect any time of day!
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 and grease lightly.
- Mix the creamy nut butter, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Stir in the vanilla protein powder, shredded coconut, and sea salt. Add coconut flour if mixture is too sticky.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or in the freezer for 30 minutes until firm.
- Slice into bars and enjoy, optionally topping with extra coconut or white chocolate.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, keep in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg