Coconut Protein Vanilla Bars
These soft and chewy coconut protein bars are a simple high-protein snack you can prep ahead for the week.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 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 bean paste
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp coconut flour
- Optional: extra shredded coconut or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
- Stir in protein powder, shredded coconut, and sea salt. Add coconut flour if too soft.
- Press mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes.
- Lift out, slice into bars, and add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Use coconut flour for a firmer texture.
- Bars can be frozen for up to a month.
- Bars can be frozen for up to a month.