Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
½ cup whole or chopped almonds
⅛ tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
½ cup dark chocolate chips (melted)
1 tbsp shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Base:
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, coconut, protein powder, almonds, and salt.Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a small bowl, stir almond butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Microwave slightly if needed to soften.Combine and Mix:
Pour the wet mixture over the dry and stir until fully combined. If too dry, add 1 tbsp almond milk at a time.Press and Shape:
Line a loaf or 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.Top with Chocolate:
Melt dark chocolate chips and spread over the bars. Sprinkle with extra coconut.
Chill and Slice:
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then slice into bars or squares.
Notes
Use maple syrup instead of honey for vegan version.
Store in fridge up to 10 days or freezer for up to 3 months.
Add chia seeds, flax seeds, or cacao nibs for extra crunch and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Snack / Protein Bar
- Method: No-bake / Mix and Set
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 04 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg