Description
Healthy Coconut Vanilla Protein Bars are the kind of easy recipe I love having ready for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, and those afternoon moments when I want something sweet but still wholesome. These no-bake bars are soft, chewy, lightly sweet, and full of coconut vanilla flavor with a satisfying protein boost. They are perfect for quick breakfast prep, healthy snack ideas, meal prep, easy dessert cravings, and simple homemade food ideas that taste amazing straight from the fridge.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup vanilla protein powder
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped peanuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Line an 8-inch square pan or loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, shredded coconut, chopped peanuts, and salt.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and easy to stir.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is fully coated and the mixture holds together.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it down firmly into an even layer.
6. Sprinkle a little extra shredded coconut on top if desired and gently press it in.
7. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.
8. Lift from the pan, slice into bars, and store chilled.
Notes
Do not skip firmly pressing the mixture into the pan, or the bars may crumble when sliced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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