High Protein Homemade Almond Joy
Satisfy your sweet tooth while fueling your body with these High Protein Homemade Almond Joy bars—a nutritious twist on the classic candy favorite. Packed with protein from vanilla-flavored whey protein isolate and nourishing fats from coconut oil and almonds, this recipe combines deliciously creamy unsweetened shredded coconut with the decadent richness of dark chocolate. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfectly balanced flavor, these no-bake treats are easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and make a great grab-and-go snack or post-workout boost. With wholesome ingredients and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, these high-protein Almond Joys prove that healthy indulgence can be both satisfying and effortless. Perfect for meal prepping and staying energized throughout the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup Whey protein isolate (vanilla flavored)
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 24 whole Almonds
- 1 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for the bars.
In a large mixing bowl, combine unsweetened shredded coconut and whey protein isolate. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil and honey over low heat until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla extract.
Pour the melted coconut oil and honey mixture into the coconut and protein mixture. Stir well to combine.
Using your hands, form the mixture into small logs (about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Press two whole almonds firmly into the top of each log.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 10 minutes to allow the bars to firm up.
Meanwhile, melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler until smooth, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Remove the coconut bars from the freezer, and using a fork or dipping tool, dip each bar in the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
Place each chocolate-coated bar back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
While the chocolate is still wet, lightly sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each bar.
Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting.
Once the chocolate has set, store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate to keep them longer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.0 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.0 g | 680% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 820 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.7 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.8 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.1 g | ||
| Protein | 128.1 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 662 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 2396 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
