No Bake Banana Chocolate Protein Bars
Now you can quickly and easily make your own protein bars at home! This no-bake recipe takes high-quality protein powder and combines it with wholesome, real food ingredients to create a delicious protein bar to power your day. Store these in your freezer, then simply allow to defrost for a few minutes before enjoying.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Pan
- Double Boiler
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 2 mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water (and more if needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- 1 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 tsp coconut oil or butter if you want to avoid oils.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the protein powder and coconut flour.
- In another medium bowl; mash the bananas. Add the coconut milk, water, and vanilla, mix until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. If the batter is dry then add a few more drops of water. Mix in the chocolate chips.
- Line a freezer-safe plate with wax paper. Form the dough into 10 bars. Place on the wax paper and put in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- In a double boiler over medium-low heat (make your own by placing a small saucepan directly in a skillet that has few tablespoons of water) melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil.
- Remove the bars from the freezer and drizzle or dip in the melted dark chocolate. Return to the freezer for 10 minutes until the chocolate has hardened.