Homemade Coconut Chocolate Protein Bars 🥥 (RXBAR-Inspired)

If you’ve ever picked up an RXBAR and thought, “I could make this at home,” you’re absolutely right. These homemade Coconut Chocolate Protein Bars are inspired by the classic RXBAR flavor—made with real, whole-food ingredients, no added sugar, and packed with satisfying protein.

They're perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or a healthy on-the-go snack. Plus, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and made without any artificial additives—just like the original.

Why You’ll Love These Bars

• Made with simple ingredients you likely already have at home

• Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates

• Packed with protein from egg whites or collagen

• Rich coconut-chocolate flavor

• Freezer-friendly and kid-approved

  

  🥥 Coconut Chocolate Protein Bars

Ingredients: (Makes ~12 bars)

• 1½ cups Medjool dates pitted (make sure they are PITTED!)

• 1 cup raw almonds

• ½ cup raw cashews

• 3 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• ⅓ cup egg-white protein powder (or Bub's collagen peptides; see link below)

• ½ tsp coconut extract (optional)

• ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)

• Pinch of sea salt

• Water, only as needed (1–2 Tbsp)

Instructions:

1. Blend the Base: In a food processor, blend the dates, almonds, and cashews until the mixture becomes crumbly and starts to stick together.

2. Add Flavor and Protein: Add in the shredded coconut, cocoa powder, protein powder, sea salt, and coconut extract if using. Pulse until fully combined. Add a bit of water if the mixture is too dry.

3. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in chocolate chips by hand for extra bursts of flavor.

4. Press and Chill: Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8 inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or freeze for 30 minutes to set.

5. Slice and Store: Cut into 12 bars. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

   
   

💪 Nutrition Highlights (per bar – approx. 12)

• Calories: ~200

• Protein: 10–12g

• Fiber: 4–5g

• Naturally sweetened with dates

🔄 Tips & Variations

• Use hemp protein or your favorite plant-based protein for a vegan option.

• Add chia seeds or flax for extra fiber and omega-3s.

• Toast the shredded coconut before adding it for more depth of flavor.

• Want it chewier? Bake at 300°F for 15–20 minutes before cooling and slicing.

  
  

🧡 Final Thoughts

These bars are proof that healthy snacks don’t have to come from a box. They’re easy to make, customizable, and filled with ingredients your body actually recognizes. Keep a batch in the fridge or freezer, and you’ll always have a protein-packed option ready to go.

Let me know if you try them—and tag me if you post them!