Description
These Healthy Coconut Vanilla Protein Bars are a delightful treat, combining creamy nut butter and vanilla protein for an irresistible flavor. Perfect for healthy snacking or post-workout fuel, they are quick to prepare and gluten-free!
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: shredded coconut or melted white chocolate
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix nut butter, honey/maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add in protein powder, shredded coconut, and sea salt; mix well. Add coconut flour if needed.
- Press mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the surface.
- Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours or in the freezer for 30 minutes until firm.
- Lift out and slice into 10-12 bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature or two weeks in the fridge.
For longer storage, freeze wrapped individual bars for up to three months.
For a firmer texture, add optional coconut flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg