These delightful bars are packed with protein and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in a healthier way! They taste like a delicious dessert, but are secretly so good for you and so tasty you will want to hide them and keep them all for yourself!

Combine your favorite protein powder with coconut in 3 different forms and together with an intense explosion of flavour from raspberries to make this nutritious post workout treat or any time snack. Made in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients!

I always have a few of these on hand for an easy grab-and-go snack! Protein bars are a staple in my diet, as is chocolate. Once I learned how much cheaper AND tastier homemade protein bars are, I completely eliminated buying protein bars from the grocery store.

Why I love this recipe…

Wholesome ingredients. No hidden sugar – or worse, corn syrup! These bars are naturally sweetened with honey, and so simple to make. They are filled with healthy, quality ingredients are low carb, paleo-friendly, and just downright delicious.

Eat them as a snack, a pre or post workout meal, or even dessert, they are that good! Perfect for chocolate lovers. Chocolate is a mandatory part of my day, and when I can satisfy my chocolate cravings AND hit my protein goal, that’s even better.

Protein-rich – 12 grams of protein per bar. They are the perfect midday snack, healthy dessert, or post-workout bar.

If you have ever browsed the protein bar section of a supermarket, you will know what I mean when I say there is an endless supply of options to choose from. However, those options are not always the best. After scanning the ingredients label on nearly every bar, you have probably (a) walked away in disappointment or (b) knowingly settled for a mediocre bar.

You may have wondered, “Why are they all filled with weird ingredients? Why is sugar the first ingredient in so many of these bars? Wait, why is refined sugar even IN these supposed health bars?”

If you have been searching for a protein bar that’s made with minimal ingredients, truly healthy, and tastes DELICIOUS, this is the recipe for you!

These homemade coconut raspberry protein bars are made with no refined sugar, no dairy, and no additives. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a high protein snack that tastes like dessert. Nobody will guess that they are actually good for you!

Reader review: “OMG I’m so obsessed with these right now. I look forward to eating one after my workout each day. I thought I liked a number of well-known brand name protein bars, but now that I’ve made these I don’t even want to go back to buying protein bars because they are so inferior. I also feel really good knowing and seeing exactly what goes into them”.

You have to try them! Here is the recipe:

Coconut Raspberry Protein Bars

Indulge in these incredibly dreamy raspberry protein bars. They feature a deliciously fruity layer of raspberry jam and a tasty tropical coconut crust dipped in chocolate. They come with a punch of protein and healthy fats to keep you fuller for longer and help keep cravings away.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword cashew coconut raspberry protein bars, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy homemade protein bars, no bake raspberry protein bars, raspberry protein bars no bake

Servings 10

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

Raspberry Filling

• 2 1/2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1 lemon, juice and zest
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Line an 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

Base Crust

• Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well to combine. Scoop out into lined pan and smooth out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.

Raspberry Filling

• Add raspberries and honey to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.

  Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes mashing the berries up a little.

  Add in chia seeds and lemon juice.

  Simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes. Taste test and add more honey if you think it needs it. The sweetness of the raspberries depends on how ripe they are when frozen.

  Remove from heat and let sit for about 5-10 minutes before pouring onto the cookie base. It will thicken further as it cools.

  Place the slice into the freezer for 1-2 hours, or until mixture has firmed. Then use a sharp knife to cut the slice into 10 bars or more smaller squares.  

Chocolate Coating

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in tall glass (for easier dunking) and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted use two forks to hold each protein bar and one by one, dip into the melted chocolate. Dunk or roll around until fully coated, then place back on a parchment lined tray or dish.

  Or hold each one with a fork over the melted chocolate and spoon it over letting the excess drip back into the bowl.

  Drizzle with more chocolate if desired. Let the chocolate set before serving

  Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

  If frozen, allow to thaw for 10-15 minutes before serving.

  Notes: Try using other fruits like blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries.

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