Homemade Protein Bars
A delicious, clean, satisfying protein-rich, low-carb bar with no seed oils or sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup nut butter like almond, macadamia, or peanut — look for one with no added oils or sugar. I don't do almonds well so peanut butter is my go to.
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or grass-fed butter if preferred
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup protein powder whey, collagen, or plant-based—unsweetened
- 2 –3 tbsp almond flour or coconut flour optional, for texture. I use coconut flour.
- 1 –2 tbsp cacao powder optional, for chocolate flavor
- 1-2 tbsp allulose or honey (see notes if you use honey) stevia, or allulose (to taste) I use honey for me but allulose for my diabetic husband.
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped nuts (I used pecans) dark chocolate chips (like Hu or Lily’s), chia seeds, flax meal
Instructions
- Melt the nut butter and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Stir in sweetener, vanilla, and salt.
- Add protein powder, coconut, cacao powder (if using), and any mix-ins.
- Stir until a dough forms. If it’s too soft, add a bit more protein powder or flour.
- Roll into balls or press into a parchment-lined dish (2 quart) for bars.
- Chill in the fridge or freezer until firm.
Notes
Honey Conversion Tip
For this recipe (which originally suggests 1–2 tablespoons of allulose), you can use:1 to 1½ tablespoons of honey
Important Adjustments:
Because honey is a liquid and slightly sticky:- Reduce coconut oil slightly by about 1 teaspoon if the mixture feels too wet.
- You may need to add a bit more protein powder or coconut flour to keep the texture firm enough to roll into balls or press into bars.
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