Description
No-bake coconut protein bars that are chewy, naturally sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients for a healthy snack or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup natural almond butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, shredded coconut, protein powder, and salt.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and coconut oil. Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Add vanilla extract and mix until a thick dough forms.
- If mixture is too dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Lift out using parchment paper and cut into bars.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Add chocolate chips or drizzle chocolate for extra flavor.
- Substitute almond butter with peanut or cashew butter.
- Press mixture firmly to help bars hold shape.
- Chill longer for firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
