Fresh Pineapple Protein Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Wanting something sweet, fresh and tropical? Celebrate summer early with these Healthy Fresh Pineapple Protein Bars! Made using fresh pineapple puree and coconut flour, this delicious snack is made only using 5 ingredients, and is thick, cakey and bursting with tropical sweetness.

Here's why I love this recipe

• no-bake
• easy to prepare
• only 5 ingredients
• high-protein
• high-fiber
• low calories

Ingredients used to make Tropical Protein Bars

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• Pineapple - Preferably fresh, but you can also use frozen or canned pineapples. I pureed them in a small blender to use for this recipe.

• Protein Powder – You can use any protein powder for this, but I found that whey protein tends to produce gummier results. My go-to protein powder is a vanilla plant-based protein powder, like this one below.

• Coconut Flour - you can use any brand of coconut flour for this recipe.  Here is a brand of coconut flour I like to use.

• White chocolate chips - you can use any white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate), but to make these low-carb, use a lower sugar, stevia sweetened brand instead. For a dairy-free, vegan alternative, try this brand.

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How to Make

Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins:

• Feel free to experiment with natural flavoring / extracts. Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract (I didn't feel like it was essential so I left it out in this recipe), or other flavorings or extracts.

How to Make this Healthier

• Make this even healthier by adding a handful of nuts, seeds and old-fashioned oats to add texture and nutrition. Even better, add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or chia seeds.

How to Store Fresh Pineapple Protein Bars

• Store these protein bars covered in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

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Final Tips

• Coconut flour and protein powders are all very different depending on brands, so if you find that the dough is too soft, add more coconut flour; if the dough is too thick, add a teaspoon or more of water, honey or liquid sweetener of choice.