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Dark Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars (No Bake & Healthy)

Chewy, no-bake protein bars made with oats, coconut and nut butter, topped with rich dark chocolate. A healthy, naturally sweetened snack that delivers indulgent flavour with balanced protein, perfect for meal prep or on-the-go treats. 🥥🤎
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword chocolate coconut protein bars no bake, clean eating dessert or snack, dark chocolate coconut protein bars, dark chocolate coconut protein bars no bake healthy, no bake chocolate coconut protein bars
Servings 10

Ingredients

Bar Base

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup nuts - cashews, almonds, pecans
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
  • 1/3 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Toppings Optional

  • Shredded coconut
  • Chopped nuts
  • Freeze-dried fruit, crumbled

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.
    Place all bar base ingredients into a food processor and process until fully combined into a sticky dough.
    Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your protein bars.
    Scoop the mixture out into the lined pan and smooth out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon. Place in fridge or freezer while you melt the chocolate topping.

Chocolate 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 pour over the base and smooth out evenly.
    Sprinkle over shredded coconut or chopped nuts if desired.
    Refrigerate for 1–2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes until set.
    Slice into 10-12 bars or more smaller slices.
    Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
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