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Dark Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars

Updated: August 26, 2020 | Published on: June 15, 2017 - Molly Thompson5 Comments

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   These dark chocolate protein bars are so easy to make in your blender or food processor and they're filled with raw and healthy ingredients. These gluten free protein bars are made with cashews, dark chocolate and filled with protein and coconut. This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins.

dark chocolate coconut protein bars

Remember when I told you we bought a house in my PB and J smoothie bowl post? And then I went on to tell you how crazy life has been with full weekends and how we don't actually know when we're going to move in. This is the story of how that's going.

Zach's mom came into town for 8 days and we really really wanted her to have a bed to sleep in so we found 3 free hours on Sunday to rent a moving truck and move our larger furniture that day. That night we got tacos, played Scategories and spent time with family. It was a perfect first night in our new home.

Then came the work week and I couldn't find my jeans under the pile of clothes in our spare bedroom, I lost my keys no less than 5 times and I've been living on these protein bars ever since because our pots and pans are still in boxes. Though the last part completely ideal because these protein bars are so good!

coconut protein bars with melted chocolate and toasted coconut

Because we just moved we've been pot and panless for the last week! I've been eating smoothies at work, salads from Panera and fueling up on these dark chocolate coconut protein bars as snacks.

I've managed to still eat healthy amidst the craziness. I do have wedding dress shopping this weekend after all! Eating healthy with a crazy busy schedule is a skill of mine. That should be on my resume.

The key to eating healthy for me is making sure I'm prepared all the time and have a plan. I made these dark chocolate coconut protein bars before we moved and kept them in the freezer to eat whenever I needed.

homemade coconut protein bars

These coconut protein bars are made with raw, simple ingredients:

  • Cashews make up a good chunk of the base. You can use unsalted or salted cashews here.
  • Dark chocolate cocoa powder
  • Dates act as the glue to this recipe.
  • Coconut oil
  • Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (Vanilla and Coconut Water) adds the collagen protein that's so good for your hair, skin and joints. It's a double whammy with great flavor and lots of nutrients.
  • Mini chocolate chips add texture and extra chocolate.

no bake coconut protein bars with chocolate and collagen

These two flavors make up the most tasty dark chocolate coconut protein bars! I love them because they're super simple to make and are filled with all the healthy ingredients that serve our bodies well.

More protein bars: 

  • Peanut butter protein bars
  • Chocolate peanut butter protein bars
  • Healthy funfetti protein bars
  • Protein cookie dough bars

How to make coconut protein bars:

Dark Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars

These dark chocolate protein bars are so easy to make in your blender or food processor and they're filled with raw and healthy ingredients. These gluten free protein bars are made with cashews, dark chocolate and filled with protein and coconut. This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. 
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Molly Thompson
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut
  • 1 ½ cup unsalted cashews
  • 10 pitted dates
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 2 tablespoons special dark coco powder
  • 1 scoop Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
  • 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate melted

Instructions

  • Start by toasting the coconut. Preheat oven to 350°F and place the coconut on a baking sheet. Bake for 4 minutes then remove from the oven, stir and place back in the oven for 4-6 more minutes or until golden brown.
  • Once toasted, make the protein bars. Cover a standard brad pan with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Add all of the ingredients except for the mini chocolate chips in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend on high for 2-4 minutes or until the mixture starts to pull away from the edges. Add mini chocolate chips and stir with a rubber spatula. Pour mixture into the prepared bread pan and pat down with spatula until firm. Place in the freezer for 1-2 hours.
  • Once chilled, remove from the pan using the overhang from the plastic wrap and cut into long bars. Top bars with melted chocolate and reserved toasted coconut. Place bars in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.9g | Protein: 7.4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 36mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 12.8g
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These dark chocolate protein bars are so easy to make in your blender or food processor and they're filled with raw and healthy ingredients. These gluten free protein bars are made with cashews, dark chocolate and filled with protein and coconut.

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Here are a couple of items I used to make today’s recipe:
Vital Proteins Vanilla Collagen, Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Ninja Mega Kitchen System, Unsweetened Flaked Coconut

Some of the links above are affiliate links, which pays me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting What Molly Made!

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  1. Danielle says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    These look delicious! I am curious though-what are these collagen peptides and what else do you do with them? They are kind of expensive, so I'd like some more information or other recipe ideas before I buy!

    Reply
    • Molly Leonard says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:05 pm

      Hi Danielle! That's a great question.

      Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. The collagen peptides I used from Vital Proteins are sourced from pasture-raised and grass-fed hides to give you the best, most natural proteins! It's incredibly nourishing for your skin, hair and nails and also helps rebuild muscle and connective tissue. I love to have it after a workout for recovery:)

      You can use a scoop of it in place of any recipe where you may have used traditional whey or soy protein. Here are some other ways I've used it:

      -smoothies
      -other protein bars
      -overnight oats
      -energy/protein balls

      I've got lots of recipes for all of these in my archives! And stay tuned the next couple months because I'll be sharing a few more:) Totally worth the money!

      Let me know if you have any other questions!

      xo
      Molly

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  2. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:44 am

    These look like the perfect snack!

    Reply
    • Molly Leonard says

      June 28, 2017 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you! They disappear from my house in days!

      Reply
  3. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    June 28, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    These sounds fantastic! Yum!

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