Description
These Healthy Coconut Vanilla Protein Bars are a delightful blend of coconut and vanilla, easy to make, and packed with protein, perfect for a nutritious snack or a quick breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 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 creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla protein powder, shredded coconut, and sea salt.
- Transfer the mixture, press it down evenly into the pan, and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes until set.
- Lift out using the parchment and slice into bars.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
You can store these bars at room temperature for about a week, or refrigerate them for longer freshness.
Feel free to experiment with protein powder flavors for a different taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg