Another weekend of house hunting is in the books. And we aren’t any closer to finding a house than our last marathon search. Well, we’ve sifted through a couple hundred houses that we know we don’t want, but so far no leads on a house that we do want. That means more hours in the car. Which means more snacking on the go, because house hunting builds an appetite!
Since we’ve been needing snacks to keep us going whether it’s to power through another hour of house hunting in the car or refueling after a workout, I’ve been on a mission to make more of our snacks homemade. With how busy we’ve been lately, it’s been easy to just pick up a box of granola bars or grab a bag of trail mix to satisfy our snacking hunger. So, I set aside some time last week to make some nutritious snacks to have on hand. I started with these soft baked strawberry coconut protein bars.
Soft, nutty dairy-free protein bars that are filled with oats, coconut, and dried strawberries. You can have them for breakfast or pack some and take them with you for a snack. Even though they look like they would be dense, the bars are actually quite light and tender. Don’t let the look fool you! Plus, the dried strawberries and honey give the protein bars the kick of sweetness needed to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Since I really wanted these bars to help satisfy our hunger in the midst of our busy schedules, I wanted to make sure I was filling them with all kinds of healthy benefits. I amped up the protein in these bars by using Silk Soymilk as the liquid in the recipe. I happened to have the Light Vanilla in my fridge at the time I made these and the light vanilla flavor was a perfect addition to the protein bars. You can easily use Silk’s other varieties of soymilk if you wanted. The plant-based proteins, along with the fact that it’s naturally low in saturated fat and has no cholesterol, make Silk a great alternative to dairy milk. (You can bake with it, use it in your bowl of cereal, or enjoy it’s smooth, delicious flavor plain!) Plus, there are no artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors!
With the soymilk, oats, and coconut, these strawberry coconut protein bars are loaded with protein and fiber to keep you full and going strong no matter how busy your life is at the moment!
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- 1 1/2 rolled oats
- 1 C whole wheat or white whole wheat flour
- 1/4 C ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 C Unsweetened Vanilla Silk Soymilk
- 1/3 C honey
- 1/4 C coconut oil, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 C shredded coconut
- 3/4 C dried strawberries, chopped
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Silk Soymilk, honey, coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in coconut and chopped dried strawberries.
- Spread batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with additional coconut, if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool. Cut into pieces and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
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Katriona
Monday 14th of May 2018
I made these and they were a huge success!! I have a couple of vegan family members, so made it using a FLEGG (flax-egg) and had almond breeze unsweetened milk. Forgot about the honey and the vegans...oops. Oh well. Folks at work loved them too!!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie
Wednesday 15th of April 2015
Mmm I am definitely going through a coconut phase right now. These are definitely much healthier than the other things I have been eyeing so maybe I should start here haha.
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
Tuesday 14th of April 2015
It can be so tempting to pick up a box of granola bars, but they can have some strange ingredients in them. Love these homemade protein bars!
Sue
Monday 13th of April 2015
These look so amazing and so delicious. I can't wait to try them.
tanya
Monday 13th of April 2015
Yum! I don't normally pair coconut and strawberries, but that makes perfect sense! These would be perfect for our family, we are always on the go these days! Good luck with the house hunting!