Show stopping, pretty and perfect, a recipe complete with two healthy layers of deliciousness. Get set to experience the timeless magic of a classic that’s about to redefine your dessert and snack expectations.

The bottom layer is tasty with a nutty base that has a perfect crunch to it with dates to sweeten. The top layer is a delicious, creamy, yogurt mixture flavoured with lime zest and juice. The combination of the lime and  three types of coconut products (oil, flakes, and flour) is nothing short of a mouth full of heaven!

Show stopping, pretty and perfect, a recipe complete with two healthy layers of deliciousness. Get set to experience the timeless magic of a classic that’s about to redefine your dessert expectations.

This ‘healthified’ dessert/protein slice contains only wholesome ingredients. It is full of creamy tropical goodness without any refined baddies! This means no white processed flour,  no truckloads of sugar, no heavily sweetened condensed milk, and no artificial food coloring or flavours.

The protein and healthy fat content from the nuts, coconut and your fave protein powder ensures that these bars not only taste good, but you won’t need to be reaching for another one shortly after eating the first one as they are pretty darn filling!

Why I love this lime bars recipe:

Limes are well known for their pucker-inducing flavor and acidic taste, which is zesty yet vibrant. How do they compare to lemons? Someone once said that lemons are sour and limes are bitter.

But when you add sweetness, the limes come into their own, bringing a bright and incredible taste to the dish. And that’s true with these lime bars. I will always be a fan of lemon bars (forever and ever), but lime bars are a totally different protein bar recipe altogether. And utterly irreplaceable.

Super simple – this coconut and lime slice uses basic ingredients and takes just 15 minutes to prepare. A great recipe for beginner bakers and young cooks!

No bake – there’s no need to turn on the oven with this delicious slice. It’s completely no-bake – simply blend. Chill. Slice. Enjoy.

Freezer friendly – this slice freezes perfectly so make it ahead of time and just take out what you need!

Easy and adaptable! Super simple to put together, this recipe can also be customised to your preferences. Even though these bars already contain so many amazing nutrients, you can add/swap different ingredients.

Avoid the nasties! Making homemade protein bars with whole nutritious foods avoids the preservatives and additives in store-bought protein or energy bars.

Amazing texture! Nuts and coconut give this recipe incredible crunch while the binding ingredients make these bars deliciously chewy!

Naturally sweetened! You will love the natural sweetness from the dates and honey in this recipe! Plus they contain antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins to support brain, digestive, and heart health and protect against disease. You don’t get that from sugar – nothing to see there but empty calories.

The Yogurt Lime Protein Frosting is to die for. Its smooth, creamy and delicious, perfect for topping cakes, brownies or piping onto cupcakes or cookies, or for a dollop on top of ice cream, smoothies or smoothie bowls! Its nice to have a batch already made in the fridge so you can put a dollop on EVERYTHING.

I love that you don’t have to use your oven, and these bars are just the right size to satisfy a sweet tooth without over indulging. Creamy, slightly tart, zesty, perfectly sweet, and 100% irresistible.  They are more than just protein bars: they are an invitation to treat ‘yo self’.

Frosted Coconut & Lime Protein Bars

These tropical-inspired frosted coconut lime protein bars are such a treat. Bright and citrusy with irresistible flavor for on-the-go snacks.  Protein-rich, low in sugar and crafted without unnecessary additives to keep you satisfied and on track with your goals. Filled with simple ingredients and so easy to make. And the pairing with coconut? Oh my, it’s heavenly! 🍋‍🟩

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, coconut lime protein bars with frosting, frosted coconut lime protein bars, frosted coconut protein bars no bake, no bake frosted coconut lime protein bars

Servings 8

Ingredients

Bar Base

• 1 cup almonds or walnuts or a mix
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Yogurt Lime Protein Frosting

• 1 1/2 cups thick Greek-style yogurt, plain or vanilla
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 lime, juice and zest

Instructions

• Line a 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.  

Bar Base

• Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until well combined and the mixture forms a dough.

  If mixture seems a little dry, add water or milk a tablespoon at a time or if too wet add more coconut flour or protein powder until dough comes together. Taste test and add more vanilla extract if you think it needs it.

  Scoop mixture out into the lined pan and smooth out evenly using a spatula or back of a spoon. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes while you make the yoghurt protein frosting.

Yogurt Lime Protein Frosting

• Place coconut oil in a small dish and microwave with 10 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 coconut oil.

  Add melted coconut oil to a food processor along with all other ingredients and process until smooth. Should be a thick spreadable mixture.

  Add milk if too thick, coconut flour or protein powder if too thin.

  Taste test and add more lime or honey if you think it needs it.

  Spread on top of chilled slice and place pan back into the freezer for 30 minutes, or until the frosting has set.

  Remove pan from freezer and lift the parchment paper to remove the bars.

  Using a sharp knife, cut into 8-10 bars or more smaller squares.

  Store in an airtight container in freezer for up to three months

  Serve semi thawed with finely grated lime zest to finish. ✨  

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