These are rich, chocolate-covered high-protein coconut bars. Soft, chewy coconut filling coated in smooth chocolate — a delicious low-carb treat that tastes just like the classic!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft coconut center and glossy chocolate coating
- High protein from protein powder and Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- No baking required
- Perfect for meal prep or a sweet snack
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 bars)
Coconut Filling:
- 1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
- 3 tbsp coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 2–3 tbsp allulose or preferred sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream cheese for extra creaminess
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, protein powder, sweetener, salt, vanilla, and coconut cream until a sticky dough forms. Add a little more coconut cream if needed.
- Press the mixture firmly into a small parchment-lined loaf pan or form into individual bars. Freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the sugar-free chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Place on parchment paper.
- Optional: Sprinkle a little extra shredded coconut on top before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition (Per Bar)
- Calories: ~160
- Protein: 9g
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Fat: 13g
