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Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars

August 24, 2015 by Katie

In honor of the fifth goal on my wedding fitness plan—be smarter about snacking—I decided to attempt making protein bars yesterday. I’m pretty pumped because after messing around with a recipe for a bit, I came up with the perfect combination of ingredients. I whipped up these Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars with the help of my handy dandy food processor, and I think they’ll make a wonderful protein-packed snack for mid-workday hunger this week.

Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars

To make them, I threw 1 cup dates (pitted) and 1/2 cup almonds (raw and unsalted) into the food processor, turned it on, and let it work its magic for a couple minutes. Once everything was sufficiently chopped up, I added 1/2 cup quick cooking oats, 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, 3/4 cup chocolate whey protein powder (I used EAS brand), 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 3 tablespoons coconut butter (not oil). I turned the food processor back on until it was thoroughly combined, then added 1 teaspoon vanilla and 4 tablespoons water.

You may need to use a spoon to get the mixture off the sides so it’ll incorporate better—or if you’re me, you just shake the food processor until all the goods are off the sides. Once all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, pour it into an 8×8 baking dish covered in parchment paper. (I used a weird rectangular glass dish, and I honestly don’t know what the dimensions are; but I know it holds as much as an 8×8, so I’d recommend just sticking to that.) Then smash it down with a spoon or spatula of sorts until it’s all evenly distributed and fairly flat on top.

Chocolate and Coconut Protein Bars

Refrigerate for an hour or so—this should make them hold their shape better, making them easier to cut. I ended up with 6 bars and then made 6 balls because it just seemed like a good thing to do. But if I was making these all uniform with an 8×8 dish, I’d probably end up with 8 or so bars. Or you can roll them all into balls with the palms of your hands. Follow your heart.

Coconut Chocolate Protein Bars

It was really hard not to put chocolate chips in these, but I figured I’d keep these a wee bit healthier and just eat the chocolate chips straight-up.

I’m quite happy with how these turned out. Depending on the protein powder you use, these can be vegan; or if you want them to be gluten-free, just pick your oats and protein powder accordingly.

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Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars

Yield: 8 Bars

Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars

Ingredients:

  • 1 c pitted dates
  • 1/2 c raw almonds
  • 1/2 c quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 c unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 3/4 c chocolate whey protein powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 3 Tbs coconut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 Tbs water

Instructions:

  1. Combine dates and almonds in food processor, mixing for a couple minutes (until a somewhat fine consistency).
  2. Add oats, coconut, protein powder, and sea salt. Process until incorporated.
  3. Mix in coconut butter, vanilla, and water.
  4. Pour into 8x8 baking dish covered in parchment paper. Flatten with spoon or spatula until evenly distributed and even on top.
  5. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Then cut into 8 bars.
  6. Store in the fridge, and grab for an on-the-go snack!
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Coconut and chocolate are such a great pair—I might have to make a new cookie recipe soon with this duo. Until then, I’ll be trying my best not to eat a bunch of these every day.

Hope you like!

This recipe is included in The Fit Dish linkup hosted by Jill Conyers and Jessica Joy, as well as the Meatless Monday linkup hosted by Deborah and Tiny Muir.

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Comments

  1. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    August 24, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Everyone is all over using dates for bars lately! I need to check it out. thanks for linking up today 🙂

    • Katie says

      August 24, 2015 at 7:30 am

      I’ve grown to love dates, but they’re a bit more pricey than I’d like. I had a bag open, though, so I figured I’d make a new bar recipe with them. 🙂 They definitely work great in recipes like this to help keep everything together and naturally sweeten things up.

  2. Tina Muir says

    August 24, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Hey lady! Not sure I have been on your blog before, but I love it, and will be checking you out more, especially if you bring recipes like this to meatless monday! Yum yum! These are just what I need to get back on track 🙂 Thanks!

    • Katie says

      August 24, 2015 at 8:38 am

      Aww thank you! I just started joining the Meatless Monday linkup, and it’s fun to discover new blogs and recipes through it. Thanks for co-hosting the goodness. 🙂

  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    August 24, 2015 at 9:08 am

    Love it!!! I always make my protein “bars” as bites…so much easier 😛

    • Katie says

      August 24, 2015 at 9:21 am

      Haha ya, it really is–hence why I did a little of both in this batch.

  4. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    August 24, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Oh my goodness- your right chocolate and coconut is such a great combo– like a Mounds bar! These look great! Pinned!

    • Katie says

      August 24, 2015 at 10:45 am

      Ahh yes! Mounds bar, I didn’t even make that connection. No wonder these bars tasted so right. Haha.

  5. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    August 24, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    YUM! I really like anything with dates, so these look right up my alley!

    • Katie says

      August 24, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      I’m right there with you! Dates are becoming one of my favorite ingredients for bars or snacks like these.

  6. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    August 25, 2015 at 10:57 am

    Chocolate and coconut are fabulous together–wedded bliss, one might say? 🙂 too cheesy, I know.

    • Katie says

      August 25, 2015 at 11:47 am

      I like it. Haha. It’s cheesy yet accurate.

  7. jill conyers says

    August 26, 2015 at 1:31 am

    I love making my own bars and you can never have too many recipes. Thanks!

    • Katie says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:56 pm

      Amen!

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  1. Road Trip Snacks | Fit Girl in Flight says:
    October 10, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    […] Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars via Gettin My Healthy On These are a serious food processor win (does it get much easier?), and can be made into bars that pack easy or protein balls that make great portion-controlled snacks.  Unlike other protein and/or energy bars, these only have 3T coconut butter per 8 bars, so the fat is kept low. […]

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