Strawberry Protein Bars

Creamy no-bake strawberry protein bars made with coconut butter and freeze-dried strawberries, finished with a smooth white chocolate drizzle. These Strawberry Protein Bars are naturally sweet, fruity, and protein-packed - a perfect healthy treat that feels indulgent 🍓🤍

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

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

Servings 8

Ingredients

Strawberry Coconut Base

3/4 cup coconut butter (softened) store bought or homemade recipe link below in notes
1 cup rolled oats or oat flour
1 scoop vanilla or unflavoured protein powder
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
1-2 tablespoons coconut milk (if needed for blending)

White Chocolate Drizzle

1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Optional Toppings

Crushed freeze-dried strawberries
Shredded coconut

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.
Soften the coconut butter by placing the jar in a bowl of warm water or give it a burst in the microwave.
In a food processor, blend freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
Add oats, coconut butter, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Blend until a thick dough forms. Add a little coconut milk if needed to help it come together.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the lined pan. Smooth the top.

White Chocolate Drizzle

Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 15 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.
Drizzle the white chocolate over the bars. Add optional toppings if desired.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
Slice into 8 bars or more smaller squares using a sharp knife.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Best enjoyed chilled for that creamy, fudge-like texture.

Notes

Homemade Coconut Butter

If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually really good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:

It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.

It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.

Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin.

It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.

It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.

Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome.

It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.

Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊

Once you start using it, you will find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.

Go here for the recipe: Homemade Coconut Butter

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