Who doesn’t love a good protein energy bar? They are among the most tasty, filling, and convenient healthy snack ideas you can enjoy. If you are looking to make homemade bars, though, then you have probably got an inkling that DIY’ing it has certain advantages.

The main draw with going the homemade route is the infinite customizability. Many protein energy bars on the market aren’t fit for everyone’s dietary needs (gluten free, vegan, nut-free etc), but when making your own, you can make sure that they are!

Store bought protein bars can be expensive. Even the cheaper brands that tend to have more added sugar and other unnecessary ingredients are still a few dollars per bar. Not to mention the bars with more natural ingredients.

Homemade protein bars are a great way to sneak more protein into your diet! They are soft, chewy, and have a sweet strawberry flavor!

These no bake strawberry bars are filled with protein and are packed with healthy ingredients! They taste like a strawberry shortcake – minus the cake, and are perfect for when you need a quick grab and go snack!

The recipe requires minimal prep time and all you need is a mixing bowl, spatula, parchment paper, and a baking pan. Enjoy them as a healthy snack or on-the-go breakfast. I love to meal prep an extra batch to keep in my freezer for whenever a craving strikes.

Also when you make your own, it comes out so much cheaper than buying from the store. Whip up a batch in under 10 minutes, and you might never want to spend money on another packaged protein bar ever again. This homemade recipe does not have any nasty preservatives and artificial sweeteners and is packed with healthy fats, recipe tastes better than store bought bars, and is packed with clean and nutritious ingredients.

These bars have a chewy texture and are made with just a few simple ingredients that you can find at almost any grocery store. They are one of my go-to recipes to make so I can have a quick snack to grab on a busy day. In my opinion, they are a great post-workout snack or the perfect snack to curb your sweet tooth. Also perfect for lunch boxes and easy to make-ahead: You can make a big batch and keep them chilled or even frozen until you are ready to eat. What’s not to like?

Feel free to use your favorite protein powder, and the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you want to make up a big batch for meal prep. Dress them up with some drizzled chocolate or coconut on top – and enjoy them as the perfect healthy treat.

I love that these bars are packed with all of my favorite flavors and ingredients! From strawberries, and cashews… to dates and protein powder! You are going to end up loving these too.

Strawberry Cashew Protein Bars

These healthy no bake bars with freeze dried strawberries are filled with protein and are packed with healthy ingredients! They taste like a strawberry shortcake- minus the cake.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword cashew strawberry protein bars no bake, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy no bake protein bars, no bake strawberry protein bars, strawberry cashew protein bars

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups cashews, soaked 3+ hours and drained
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 2 scoops strawberry protein or collagen powder
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Drizzle Topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Line a 8 x 8-inch baking 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. Or use a silicon 8-bar mold.

  Add cashews to a food processor and process until broken down and crumbly. Add dates, coconut, protein powder, coconut oil and vanilla and continue to process until mixture comes together in a dough like form.

  Crush freeze dried strawberries and then gently fold them into the base mixture.

  Scoop out into the mold or baking pan and smooth out evenly with a spatula or back or a spoon.

  Sprinkle more freeze dried strawberries on top

  Freeze for 3-4 hours before cutting into 8 bars or ore smaller squares or pop out of mold.

Chocolate Drizzle Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish 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, drizzle on the bars with a spoon.

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

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