Description
These healthy coconut vanilla protein bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut. Packed with plant-based protein, they make the perfect no-bake snack or breakfast on the go. This gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is ideal for meal prep and busy lifestyles.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup vanilla protein powder
½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
½ cup almond butter
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, shredded coconut, and sea salt.
2. In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil until smooth.
3. Stir vanilla extract into the warm mixture.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8 inch pan.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
7. Slice into bars or squares and enjoy chilled or slightly frozen.
Notes
These bars are best stored in the fridge or freezer to maintain texture.
You can swap almond butter for peanut butter or cashew butter.
For extra crunch, add in chopped nuts or seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg