Did you know you can make protein bars at home for a fraction of the cost of store bought ones? These Raspberry Coconut Protein Bars are healthy and a fun energy snack.
It’s Food ‘n Flix time again! In this monthly group a host picks a movie of their choice that pertains to food. Everyone watches the movie and then makes a recipe which the film inspired. It can be any recipe you want. This month’s pick is hosted by Amy of Amy’s Cooking Adventures, who suggested a fun chick flick, Failure to Launch, for which I made Raspberry Coconut Protein Bars !
Failure to Launch is a romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker. It’s the story of a woman who makes a living getting 30ish year old men who still live with their parents to move out. So why does Tripp, a hot guy who seems to have it together, still lives with mom and dad. And how will Paula get her job done and will she fall in love? I am not a chick flick type of gal normally but this one is light and entertaining. I loved Zoe Deschanel’s character as a gothy pessimist (she is so hyper and positive normally).
This movie is not a food film but you see a lot of food in it, easily identifiable food. I spotted chocolate cake, coffee, champagne, asparagus and the full Sunday dinner, peanuts, power bars, sushi, beer, crab, salad and croissants.
I have no idea why but what stuck with me was the protein power bar. Tripp gets bitten by a chipmunk when he tries to feed him a piece of the bar. I thought that would be a fun challenge. Plus I found a recipe to use more of that coconut flour I have. This Raspberry Coconut Protein Bars recipe does qualify for a raw food diet and it can be easily made gluten and dairy free if you pick the appropriate protein powder.
I like to think my Raspberry Coconut Protein Bars help close the gap between the sexes: it’s a snack that feels more BOY like but I made mine pink with raspberries so they are GIRL-y and delicate 🙂
Raspberry Coconut Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup whey vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 6 tbsp soy milk or any milk
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate melted
Instructions
- Mix well raspberry puree, coconut flour, protein powder, and coconut oil in a bowl.
- Add soy milk and thoroughly mix. It will be crumbly but squeeze the mixture in the palm of your hand to hold a shape. If not, add 1 tbsp of soy milk at a time until it does.
- Shape into 6 logs with your hands, squeezing.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the logs. Let is set in the fridge for 1 hour. Store in the fridge.
Notes
You had a wonderful combination of chocolate and raspberry and what a lovely color it has! Looks really delicious!
Thank you Nagi, it was fun to make and a great healthy snack
You know what? I was so close to making a power bar in honor of that scene, too! I love the fun color of yours, and they sound like the perfect way to get through that midday slump, as well.
I am so not surprised, we often come close to making something similar lol. Thanks for the comment Heather!
Great job! I loved that scene: “Everybody loves chocolate” 😉 Your protein bars look amazing with the pretty color and the combination of the chocolate and raspberry. Yum!
Thank you Deb, it was a fun recipe and scene to match up for sure 🙂
This was such a funny scene. Your protein bar looks so lady-like! I love how they look and I’m sure they taste delicious.
I loved that scene too! And yes happy I got the boy snack with a girly look 😉
I would never have thought making a protein bar would be so easy. I’ll have to try these now.
I know inspiration out of left field lol, hope you try them Kimberly!
You can’t go wrong with raspberries and chocolate. Great inspiration Evelyne
Thanks Wendy 🙂
This is a task I have never done before! I love their color and how nutritious they are!
I love the color to, thanks Katerina and hope you try the recipe!
Have never made protein bars, and quit buying them several years ago because the price became ridiculous. I love the ones you’ve made here and I have everything to make them! Protein bars it is. Thanks!
Please let me know how they turn out MJ!
I have never ever made protein bars…I love the raspberry and the color is just so pretty…
Hope you are enjoying your week Evelyne 🙂
Hi Juliana, hope you give them a try, they are fun and easy to make! Enjoy your week too!
Now I want this for a snack!
Sending one your way Raymund 😉
Those bars looks spectacular! Love the color — so pretty. Haven’t seen that movie, but it sounds entertaining. Fun stuff — thanks.
Thanks John yeah the color is fun, thanks for the recipe compliment!
Hey!
Ohh, this looks super tasty!
Will have to try this receipe! Thanks for sharing it!
R.
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My pleasure Rita, thanks for stopping by!
This is a perfect snack! The price of store-bought protein bars is ridiculous, it makes total sense to make your own! Much tastier and healthier too! These are so yummy and filling!
Indeed perfect, tasty and easy to make. The store stuff is craze expensive.
I have a funny feeling this movie is showing on our cable TV right now. Will look for it as it sounds like one we would enjoy. I must make my own protein bars as the last lot I’ve just purchased are not good at all ?
That is too funny, so did you watch the movie Tandy? Yes the stores ones just taste like fake stuff.
These sound way better than what you can buy! Great mid-day pick-me-up!!!
These definitely calm a in between meals stomach grumble.
I haven’t seen that movie either! You’re like my movie prompter Eve! 😀 And these look really good. It amazes me how expensive they can be and how much better they are to make at home 🙂
LOL about the movie prompter comment, hope you watch them later. So better made at home and no chemical tastes I find they have.
They do look dense — exactly what you want in a power-packed protein bar! Love the color of these.
Thanks Viviane, the color is just from the raspberry pure, it is pretty 🙂
What a nice story line I need to see this movie. Your bars look so nice to try I have to keep them away from hubby as he is super allergic to whey protein poor guy :)… Thanks for the recipe.
Oh poor hubby indeed, more for you then hi hi!
They look fantastic!
Thanks Ela!
These sound delicious. Love coconut and love raspberries.
Thank you, it did turn out to be a nice combination!
They look fantastic! Cool that you used raspberry puree in these protein balls. What kind of coconut flour did you use, real defatted coconut flour or just simply ground dried coconut flakes? The reason I ask is because the defatted coconut flour absorb LOTS of more liquid.
Thank you Angie. I did use the real defatted coconut flour. I know it looks like very little liquid, and I had my doubts when making the bars. but with enough time in the fridge they hardened. You could probaly add a bit more liquid. They turned out dense in texture and they really fill you up.