While I do as much strength training as I do cardio, I’m pretty bad about getting in enough protein for the amount of working out I do. I’m a carb-girl (my laptop just auto-corrected that to crab girl, yes, computer, I’m a crustacean) at heart and would much rather have a bowl of pasta or oats than a chicken breast. Along with that, I’m not a huge fan of protein shakes and I find that most store-brought protein bars can get pretty expensive.
That’s why I’m in love with these White Chocolate Cranberry Protein Bars. They taste like a candy bar and are smothered in white chocolate, but also are sizable, filling, and have 9 grams of protein. This way, I can have my carbs and eat them too!
As always, I would really appreciate it if you could help share these on Pinterest! (Just hover over any of the pictures to pin!) Thank YOU!
They’re absolutely perfect with a warm cup of coffee or tea and genuinely taste good. And not in a “LOL OMGZ this is sooo good for healthier food” way, but in a “I want to eat this for dessert” way. In fact, I’m nibbling on one right now and just got a piece with a big glob of chocolate on it. Sugar euphoria!
But in all seriousness, this recipe is delicious! I highly recommend it if you’re tired of eating protein bars with ingredients you can’t pronounce, or if you’re just looking for a genuinely tasty snack.
Also, shoutout to Amanda for inspiring me with her Almond Fudge Protein Bars! If the white chocolate and cranberry combo ain’t your thangg, you can’t go wrong with her recipe!
Miranda @ Loving Every Mile says
Oh my gosh I am drooling over these!! I actually think I might run to the store today JUST to make these 😉
Aimee @Petite Health & Fitness says
I have never tried the white chocolate cranberry combo, but I think I have to make these! They look delicious! Thanks for the recipe lovely lady!
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
I’m with you…. totally a carb girl! These are the prettiest protein bars I’ve ever seen!
Natalie @ lovenataliemarie says
Can I just say the title of this post had my eyes bobbling?
I am an absolute nut for the cranberries and white chocolate combo.
I have a trouble with protein, because I am a carb girl as well. These sounds delicious and I’ll be whipping up a batch soon.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
I’m a HUGE fan of homemade protein bars, mostly because I’m allergic to a lot of the store-bought ones, but I’m not a huge fan of all the goofy ingredients in them either. And the white chocolate cranberry combo? I was OBSESSED with that around Christmas time, and you’ve definitely managed to spark a huge craving. These look delicious, girl!
Leigha @ Minougirl says
Carbs r LYFE. Hehe. Loving these! I’m yet to try the cranberry white chocolate combo but it sounds delish. I really want to try making my own protein bars – I hate all those ingredients in store-bought ones!
elise @ little miss fit says
First of all, i love how it auto corrected to crab girl haha. I have the silliest things come up sometimes
Those look too good to eat! I’ve never been a huge fan of white chocolate since it can sometimes be overly sweet, but i think the tartness of the cranberries would compliment it really well! Sounds perfect!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
THESE LOOK SO GOOD. I love making my own bars now–cheaper, healthier, and kinda fun too.
Jamie @ Sometimes Healthy Living Blog says
I’m telling ya, your food pictures pull me in every.single.time. While I don’t usually buy protein powder, I think you just gave me one very important reason to buy it. These look too good to pass up!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
Oooh these look SO good!! And so easy. Love me an easy recipe!!
Meghan @ fitnesscrEATures says
I’m with ya girl, I’m not big into muscle milk and protein type drinks after a workout!! I can’t stand them! And I’m all about being a crustacean, er, carb lover with you too! I haven’t had pasta in eons, but I love some bread like nobody’s business. This recipe sounds delightful, and fairly simple!
Miss Polkadot says
Step aside, store-bought [German at least because I can’t speak for the US] protein bars! These look amazing, Christine – and I don’t even like cranberries but they’d sure be great with dried blueberries, too.
Auto-correct’s a funny little thing: Not a crab girl at all but yes, I agree on carbs. Way too good to skimp on them.
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
I love that you give these a little WAAAA BAM with the protein powder!! They look so flipping amazing, it’s not even funny. That’s right, I am not even laughing at ALL right now, which is weird because I ALWAYS AM! LOL! I would love to eat these if I could!!! Your photos are amazing!
Jessie says
You always take such stunning photos, Christine! Alike so many of your other creations, these bars look divine. I’m a huge cranberry fan, so I can only imagine these would taste nothing short of delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Maddi @ Push Ups in Pennyloafers says
I have made protein bars time and time again and they have always failed. These look so yummy though and I am so excited to try these out They look so pretty too!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Crab girl hahahaha that was too funny ;–)
This protein bars look beyond delicious and I love that they taste like candy bars. Seriously – can I have like a dozen of them??
Absolutely pinning, for sure! xx
Chrissy @pinkpolishandrunningshoes says
Just pinned this Can’t wait to try it.
dina says
they look really good. love the white chocolate drizzle!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Christine!!!! I’ve been wondering where you’ve been so decided to randomly type in your url and found all these new posts- Checked my bloglovin and you’ve been off it- It’s been happening to a few blogs so maybe hit up bloglovin to make sure it hasn’t happened to other bloggers/readers too- I need to catch up on your posts!
This looks absolutely delicious though- love the white chocolate addition and of course, the protein boost!
Christine Skari says
ARMAN ARMAN ARMAN. Holy smokes it’s been forever! I actually was having trouble with Bloglovin’ (duplicate posts, people getting erased, etc) so I started up a new account under a different email. Lost a lot of people in the shuffle :(.
It’s been ages! I definitely need to spend a good hour catching up on your life haha
Angela @ Protein Companion says
Hi Christine,
These protein bars look out of this world. Thank you so much for putting the nutrition info alongside. I also love the fact that these are no-bake and so incredibly easy to make.