June 28, 2019
Foodie Friday: 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.
Servings: 10
Here's what you need...
• 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
• 1 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
✴Directions
1️⃣ In a medium bowl combine the protein powder and coconut flour.
2️⃣ 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.
3️⃣ 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.
4️⃣ 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.
5️⃣ 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.
Nutritional Analysis: One bar equals: 183 calories, 6g fat, 11g carbohydrate, 99mg sodium, 5g fiber, and 18g protein
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