These easy, no-bake homemade paleo protein bars are only 7 ingredients and are healthy, gluten, grain and dairy free! Perfect for on-the-go snacking!
I used to be a really, really bad and annoying wife.
Liiiiike, when Mr.FFF and I first started dating/got married, whenever he made a food choice that I deemed “unacceptable” (IE: every single day of his life, all day long) I would look at him and go “are you REALLY going to eat that?”
This usually happened when he decided to eat a meal of 100% carbs (he considered homemade cereal or healthy chewy granola bars or chips and salsa a legit dinner on a VRY VRY regular basis) and Z-E-R-O protein.
I feel like you’re probably pretty aware that I am obsessed with protein. If I could eat blueberry paleo protein waffles for breakfast, paleo homemade protein bars for snack, Mango chicken with coconut cauliflower rice for dinner and funfetti protein cookies for dessert EVERY DAY, I would.
I’ve even done a best tasting protein bars: protein bar review WITH Mr. FFF!
Protein = muscles. Whiiiich is why I never understood why he just DID NOT CARE. Does he want me to start outlifting him?
Says the girl who curls 15 lbs and he can still curl, liiike, 1 MILLION. I guess he’s pretty secure that will just NEVER happen.
Anyway.
You married friends probably know that, after 5 years, you kinda calm down on being naggy and let things slide a little bit. So, this question does not usually come out my mouth anymore. How-EV-ER, do not think that I somehow no longer care about the status of his muscles. I just found a super-secret way to make sure he gets protein, WHILE making me look like a super star-mega-awesome wife.
Lemme let you in on a lil’ secret: It’s these no bake paleo protein bars.
SNAP SNAP SNAP. THEY WIN. <– Not sure why the snaps. It just felt like a necessary thing to do.
If you create delicious, super-portable, extra-snackable little bars of protein-packed BLISS, that are stuffed with crunchy, rich chocolate and swirled with creamy almond butter in every bite, and then L-E-A-V-E them in the refrigerator without saying anything, the always-carb-eating-husband gets curious. Especially when they look softer and chewier than the usual sugar free keto low carb granola bars that he sees lying in the fridge.
“What are these? Can I eat them? Can I eat them with cereal?”
The last question didn’t actually happen. But, I am SURE it went through his mind.
Upon realizing that they are:
- Delicious
- Already made for him
- Soft and chewy and perfect like WHOA
Your husband will be requesting easy, healthy, portable protein bars ALL THE DAYS of his life. These really are the PERFECT bar recipe.
Which will make you VRY VRY happy because:
- No more fears about wondering if your muscles will outgrow his #NotActuallyaLogicalFearThough
- They are no-baking-required-kinda-super-easy which means that maintaining a regular supply is gonna be Z-E-R-O burden to your already busy-enough-real-person-life
- You A-L-S-O get to share in the love of easy-portable-protein-packed snacks and have your muscles grow BIG and STRONG between meals.
There is no losing here my internet friends.
ONLY GAINS.

Ingredients
- 1 1/3 Cup Natural Egg White Protein* (unflavored)
- 2/3 Cup Coconut flour (70g)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 3/4 Cup Natural almond butter
- 2/3 Cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 Tbsp Mini dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to use as a handle to remove the bars.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the protein, coconut flour and salt.
- In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, melt the the almond butter and honey until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla extract and then whisk it all together until creamy.
- Add the almond butter mixture into the protein mixture, along with the almond milk. Mix until well incorporated and you have a somewhat dry, thick dough. It can be easier to use your hands to mix at the end.
- Spread into the prepared pan and place in the fridge for 10 minutes to cool. Then, press in the chocolate chips.
- Let refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then slice into bars and DEVOUR!
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Info:
Recipes written and produced on Food Faith Fitness are for informational purposes only.
FOR THIS RECIPE, I RECOMMEND:
WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: SMARTPOINTS: 8 POINTS+: 6. OLD POINTS: 5
(per 1 bar)
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Kathleen says
So I just have to say that not only do I love your recipes, but I love your posts because you are hilarious!!! Also, my husband considers cereal a full meal as well (shaking my head)!
Taylor Kiser says
You are too sweet! Thank you so much!
UGH @ cereal husbands. I DO NOT GET IT!
Julia Mueller says
DEEZ BAAAAHHHHHS! I must make them! You’re awesome with your protein, girl! And I feel ya on trying to get your partner to eat a certain way. Garrett’s stuck on his burgers and fries, and actually I think he gets too much protein because he eats a uuuuuge hunk of animal protein at every meal (including breakfast…hello ginormous bacon breakfast burritos!). Perhaps our men should meet and swap life advice, ha! Anyhoo, I need these bars in my face pronto!
Taylor Kiser says
LOL I tried to figure out what the fist 2 words meant for a few mins then IT CLICKED!
I think they should too. While they swap life advice we can go drink somewhere? Sounds good? K cool!
Debs says
As a self confessed carb addict I’m always looking for ways to get more protein. These look like just the thing. And yes… I probably eat cereal for dinner at least twice a week! ????
Taylor Kiser says
Hahah! Then you need to try these! 😉
Cassie Autumn Tran says
YUM, these bars look great! I definitely want to make my own vegan protein bars with my brown rice protein and sugar free maple syrup 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Sounds so tasty!!
Caroline says
Can I use regular eggs instead of the egg white protein powder? If so, how many?
Taylor Kiser says
I’m sorry, you can’t they are completely different!
Rachel says
I used Shredz vanilla protein, and had really good results! My dad even asked if I could make him some for his birthday present this year! I always double the recipe because my boyfriend and I go through them so fast! I had to limit him only have one per day, so we wouldn’t fly through all of the bars! Great recipe!
Taylor Kiser says
YAY! I am SO glad you love them! 🙂
kathya says
can you substitute the eggwhite protein with other protein powder?
Taylor Kiser says
You can try! I just haven’t!
Katlyn says
Can these be frozen? I’d like to make a bunch and freeze for a quick grab and go later.
Taylor Kiser says
I haven’t tried but it SHOULD be fine!!
Katlyn says
Thank you!
Katlyn says
So you know, I replaced most of the honey with powdered Lakanto monkfruit sweetener top lower the carbs and sugar in these. Delicious!!
Taylor Kiser says
Awesome!! SO glad to hear this. Thanks for letting me know!
Russ says
How long does these stay fresh for? Love them, but want to make a double batch next time.
Taylor Kiser says
I have only ever made one batch at a time so I am really not sure. I would only imagine a week or 2 in the fridge!
Alison says
Can I substitute egg white protein for coconut protein or plant protein? I’m having trouble finding egg white protein in store and I’m hesitant to order it online without knowing if I’ll like it or not.
Taylor Kiser says
You can try! BUT I haven’t tried it so I can’t make any promises!
Alison says
So I made the bars with coconut protein. They’re very tasty, but a little dry. Any suggestions on how to combat that?
Taylor Kiser says
I wouldn’t really know as I’m not familiar with coconut protein. You could try more milk or less protein?