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Blueberry Macadamia No-Bake Protein Bars

By Dr. Josh Axe

February 16, 2022

Do you enjoy protein bars? They’re an easy way to ensure getting a protein fill, which is crucial for improving muscle mass and promoting health. Unfortunately, some of the bars you buy at the store are packed with icky fillers and strange ingredients. It’s enough to make you skip protein bars altogether.

These no-bake protein bars are here to save the day! That's right, you'll simply mix these seven incredible ingredients together and refrigerate … an hour later, you'll have delicious Blueberry Macadamia Nut No-Bake Protein Bars.

Why are they special? One, they're a perfectly balanced macronutrient bar, with 18 grams of carbs, 20 grams of fats and 7 grams of protein. 

Two, they're loaded with performance fats, including coconut butter and macadamia nuts. Coconut butter comes from the coconut meat and is essentially the ground-up meat that gives it the butter-like consistency. Macadamias contain some important essential vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, iron, B vitamins, manganese and folate, as well as protein, healthy fats and antioxidants.

Three, they're powered by Bone Broth Protein Vanilla (or Pure), which add in skin, gut and joint support. 

How to Make No-Bake Protein Bars

First, in a small saucepan on the stovetop, melt the coconut butter at low heat. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, along with honey, vanilla and sea salt. Whisk together.

Next, combine the protein powder into the mixture. 

Add the remaining ingredients and mix, this time using a wooden spoon. Pour into a greased loaf or brownie pan, greased with coconut oil.

Refrigerate for 1–2 hours and cut into 12 bar shapes. Enjoy!

Other Protein Bar Recipes

• Carrot cake protein bars

• Chocolate protein bars

• Almond butter oatmeal bars

• Lemon protein bars

• Birthday cake protein bars

• Protein fig bars

• Almond butter banana protein bars

Recipe courtesy of Dr. Josh Axe, co-founder of Ancient Nutrition and also author of the best-selling books Keto Diet and The Collagen Diet. He also recently authored Ancient Remedies.

Blueberry Macadamia No-Bake Protein Bars

Servings

12

Time

1 hour

Calories

271

Author

Dr. Josh Axe

These no-bake protein bars are made from seven incredible ingredients, including Bone Broth Protein and performance fats in the form of coconut butter and macadamia nuts. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut butter (melted)

• ½ cup raw honey

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

• 4 scoops of Bone Broth Protein Vanilla (or Pure)

• ½ cup dried blueberries

• ½ cup unsalted macadamia nuts, chopped

• add 3 tablespoons water for consistency, as needed

Directions

1. Melt the coconut butter in small pan on the stovetop at low heat.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, vanilla and sea salt.

3. Add the Bone Broth Protein Powder and combine.

4. Stir in remaining ingredients and combine.

5. Pour into a greased (use coconut oil) loaf pan.

6. Refrigerate 1–2 hours and cut into 12 bar shapes.

Recipe Video

Nutrition

Calories 271, Carbs 17.8 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Sugar 16.4 grams, Fat 19.7 grams, Unsaturated Fat 8 grams, Saturated Fat 10.4 grams, Trans Fat 0.6 grams, Cholesterol 41 milligrams, Protein 7.4 grams, Sodium 108 milligrams