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Coconut & Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

These protein bars combine the rich flavors of chocolate and coconut to provide a healthy, delicious boost of energy, perfect for on-the-go snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (just peanuts + salt)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup honey (or coconut palm syrup for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Optional: 1/3 cup dried tart cherries (or dried fruit of choice)
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • to taste fancy sea salt, for sprinkling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the peanut butter, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat. Mix together until well combined and smooth, then remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Stir in the vanilla protein powder until smooth, then fold in the oats, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and the dried cherries if using.
  3. Place the mixture in an 8×4 inch (20×10 cm) loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
Topping
  1. In a small saucepan, add the chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Place the saucepan over low heat and stir until melted, then drizzle the chocolate mixture over the tops of the bars.
  2. Sprinkle with fancy sea salt.
Chilling
  1. Place the pan in the fridge for 1 hour.
  2. After chilling, remove from the pan and cut into 10 bars or squares.
  3. Store the bars tightly wrapped or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

These protein bars can be enjoyed in various ways: cut into squares for a convenient snack, served with almond milk, or crumbled over yogurt for breakfast. For gatherings, serve them on a platter with fresh fruit for a healthy dessert option. They can be made vegan by using coconut palm syrup instead of honey and making sure the protein powder is plant-based.