No Bake Coconut & Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat and sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and milk chocolate chips are more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener and agave nectar is often cheaper.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: whey protein

Plant-based protein is suitable for vegans and whey protein is often less expensive.

Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Add protein powder, oats, and salt to the mixture and stir until well combined.

Fold in coconut flakes and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly to create an even layer.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.

Once firm, remove from the dish and cut into bars.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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