If you want something sweet and satisfying, these ‘pretty in pink’ easy homemade Strawberry Coconut Frosted Protein Bars are the golden ticket. Once you try this delicious recipe, you will never reach for store-bought protein bars again!
They taste so good, you would never believe they were good for you – that might be my favorite thing about these bars. My second favorite thing? They are no-bake, so it’s about as low-effort as making a dessert or healthy snack can get.
They make for easy grab-and-go snacks, an excellent treat to gift to friends, or serve as desserts. I’m a big fan of coconut and keeping a batch of these in my fridge has definitely helped keep the ‘sweet stuff’ cravings at bay.
If you are looking to upgrade your protein bar selection, coconut is a great ingredient to incorporate into your recipes.
Health benefits of coconut:
Nutrient-rich: Coconut contains healthy fats, fiber, and essential minerals like manganese, iron, and copper. Low in carbs and high in fiber, also high in antioxidants and other compounds that helps support blood sugar management.
Source of healthy fats: The fats in coconut are often medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which the body can use for energy.
Digestive health: The fiber in coconut can aid digestion and promote a feeling of fullness.
Antioxidant properties: Coconut contains selenium, an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage.
Two of the ingredients in these bars are super healthy coconut variations. No added sugar, no ingredients you can’t pronounce. Just real wholesome goodness from almond flour, oat flour, protein powder (this acts as a “flour” to the bars and helps the ingredients stick together), almond butter, sweetened with a little bit of honey. I always have some protein snacks on hand during the week. I love adding protein powder to homemade bars, energy balls, muffins, and desserts. It’s such an easy way to boost the protein content and help make them more filling.
These bars make a great snack, pre or post-workout snack, or even a healthy dessert. Everything about these bars is amazing. Personally, my favorite part aside from the taste is the texture, it’s really incredible. It’s cake-like in a no bake kind of way- so chewy and soft! You would never guess it by the decadent taste, but these no bake protein bars are secretly good for you.
Last but not least, a handful of rainbow sprinkles complete the strawberry bars. If you are a strawberry and coconut lover like me, these are the treat for you! Ultra fudgy, chewy with sprinkles, these have it all! After all, everything tastes better with sprinkles.
These protein bars pack 19 grams of protein each, making them the ultimate post-workout snack or on-the-go breakfast treat. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of chill time, you will have a batch of these soft, chewy protein bars ready to go in no time.
Recipes like this one are the reason why I never think twice about going back to unhealthy junk food. Because why would I, when I can enjoy delicious frosted protein bars like these that are made completely of whole foods, unprocessed, made from scratch at home, free of preservatives, refined sugars, and nasty ingredients.
These delicious bars are every foodies dream come true – and like me you will want to make them over and over (and over) again. Made with just a handful of good-for-you ingredients, a rich, fudgy treat that will melt in your mouth! This wholesome recipe is loaded with plant-based goodness and protein-packed ingredients and is an ideal treat that is perfect for placating your sweet tooth when you are on a healthier eating kick.
Don’t get me wrong, these protein bars are not diet food. They are, however, made out of nutrient-dense ingredients such as almonds, coconut, nut butter and honey and are healthier than anything you can buy at the store.
The incredible strawberry coconut cream frosting takes these to the next level adding a luscious finishing touch to these bars. Made with coconut cream and white chocolate chips, it achieves a creamy consistency that complements the fudginess of the bars. Freeze-dried strawberries give the pink hue. This delicious frosting is the crown jewel of this recipe. Its rich and creamy and perfect for decorating or frosting ANYTHING! Made with just 4 ingredients! It’s made with NO butter, NO shortening, NO margarine and NO powdered sugar! No weird and unusual ingredients either. All you need is FOUR ingredients: coconut cream, chocolate chips, protein powder, freeze-dried strawberries.
Enjoy one of these amazing protein bars by itself or pair it with a scoop of ice cream for an even more drool-worthy treat! I sometimes break one up and top my breakfast smoothie bowl with it. Oh my!
No matter when or where you plan on serving these protein bars, everyone will LOVE them. You will be asked for the recipe.
Strawberry Coconut Frosted Protein Bars
Ingredients
Bar Base
- 1 cup oat flour (oats blended to a flour)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup almond or cashew butter
- 1/4 cup protein or collage peptides powder, plain or vanilla
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk of choice as needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
Strawberry Coconut Cream Frosting
- 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream,full fat (solid part only) *see note below
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup protein or collage peptides powder, plain or vanilla
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Note: Place the can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these brownies to allow coconut cream to separate.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.In a medium bowl mix together all ingredients for the bar base. Press into the lined loaf pan and place in fridge while you prepare the frosting.
Strawberry Coconut Cream Frosting
- Chill your mixing bowl and electric beaters or whisks in the fridge or freezer for 15 minutes.Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.In the chilled mixing bowl, add the hardened coconut cream and set aside.Place white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a 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.Add the melted chocolate and coconut oil to the bowl with the hardened coconut cream, protein powder, freeze-dried strawberries and mix until thoroughly combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the frosting for 1-2 hours until it firms up.Then, remove the bowl of frosting from the fridge and whip it until it becomes fluffy.Pour over the top of your protein spreading it evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon. Sprinkle with the sprinkles.Place back in the fridge for an hour or so for the frosting to set. When ready to serve, remove from pan using the parchment paper handles and cut into 6-8 bars or more smaller squares.Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
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